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Steel
Brighter and louder than glass, with more attack and a harder edge on the note.
Product detailSKU #1303152053139
FenderSteel Slide 1 Standard Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Steel slide in a medium wall thickness, standard length. For players wanting the bright, cutting slide sound over the warmer glass alternative.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Electric blues and rock players wanting a brighter slide voice
- Adding a first slide to a setup at low cost
- Players who want more attack and volume than glass gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after the smooth, warm tone of a glass slide
- Players with very slim fingers who need a tight fit
- Low-action setups where a slide will rattle against the frets
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Medium wall thickness
Enough mass to drive the string without the extra weight of a thick-wall slide.
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Standard length
Covers roughly the full fretboard width, so you can play chords across all six strings.
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$10.49
Cheap enough to buy alongside a glass slide and compare the two on your own guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Fit matters more than material — a loose slide wobbles, a tight one traps your finger
- 02Most players need higher action and heavier strings for clean slide work
- 03Metal slides can scratch frets and strings if you press down hard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Steel or glass slide — which should I get?
Steel is brighter with more attack and cuts through a band. Glass is warmer and smoother. Neither is better; they're two different voices.
02Which finger do I wear it on?
Pinky and ring finger are most common. Pinky leaves three fingers free for fretting; ring finger gives more control but sacrifices a fretting finger.
03Do I need to change my guitar's setup?
Not required, but low action causes fret rattle under the slide. Raising the action and using heavier strings makes slide notes cleaner.
04Will it work on an acoustic?
Yes. Acoustics often have higher action already, which suits slide playing well.
