D'Addario Accessories Glass Slide, Small

I bought this slide for a second guitar, open tuned. I wanted to be able to have a small slide ineach guitar case for convenience. I already had a Planet Waves Glass Slide and have enjoyedusing it for most of my open tuning blues songs as well as other genre.-- Stats -------------------------------------Length: 1-15/16 inch [ 49.2mm ]Inside Diameter: 5/8 inch [ 15.87mm ]Outside Diameter: 1 Inch [ 25.4mm ]The glass slide, more precisely a 'boron silicate' slide, can be worn on my hand, on the pinky andthird fingers, almost to the second knuckle. It fits securely and has never come loose or fallen off.I can not get the slide on the index or middle fingers and this was expected.I use a small slide instead of a full length for two reasons. First; I am able to move the small lightglass slide around the fingerboard much faster. It is less cumbersome and lighter than a full lengthbrass or steel slide. Second; I like the short slide for lead playing and, if need be, can move fasterwith more accuracy on the strings. I don't need to unnecessarily mute the other strings that arenot in contact with the slide. I just feel more agile using the smaller slide for lead.I like the tone of the glass slide on my strings. Generally it sounds more crisp and bright even withNickel strings on my electric and Phosphor-bronze on my Resonator. I recommend for those whohave not tried other types of slides to also get a steel slide and a brass slide. Both tones are verydifferent from the glass, which tends to provide a more clean tone in comparison. Steel can give anasty old blues sound and brass has a mellow sound, all things being equal among the three.I give this slide 5 stars because simply works well. It is nicely polished, there are no sharp edgesanywhere on the slide, and has a smooth inside surface. I have purchased other Planet Wavesitems and find their workmanship very good to excellent. I believe this slide will follow in thefootsteps of my other purchases.-------------------------------------------------NOTE: Want a small slide for your index or middle fingers? Try the Dunlop C218 below.Dunlop C218 Glass Moonshine, Heavy Wall Thickness, Medium/Short.

Heavy walled D'Addario slide is great. Be very careful with sizing: I believe sizing of the small is slightly off. I measured my finger as best I could ordered the small. I couldn't get on my pinkie, so I had my wife try it because her hands are much smaller than mine: she couldn't get it on her pinkie! That said, this is a nice heavy walled slide.

Unfortunately sizing is an issue. I have medium to small hands and thought a medium would fit me best, wrong. The best fit is a large to my surprise. I guess my fingers area little fatter than I thought? Once you get the correct size though these are super comfortable. I like the sound of glass but will also be getting a brass one because they both provide different tonal qualities. It's by no means easy to get used to but with some practice you'll be surprised how good it sounds. I wouldn't say by any means I'm proficient at playing slide yet but I can get a few notes in here and there that just sound distinct and juicy! If you want a serious defining sound to have in your toolkit that doesn't cost you hundreds of dollars (insert any guitar pedal here) this IS what you need!

fits my smaller fingers great and is thick enough to feel just right

This slide is the exact size I was hoping for. I can confirm the listed size is correct - 48mm long and inside measurement of 17mm, which matches a metal slide I’ve been learning with. This glass slide is a bit lighter though and, I believe as a result, a little more forgiving. My hands/fingers are likely smaller than most so this slide may not be a good choice for medium to large hands.

My partner likes to play guitar using this little do-dad.

I know slide choice is very subjective, but I’ve tried about a dozen slides (some very expensive) and none of them fit quite right. Then I found this one. It’s one of the less expensive ones, but worth every penny. After purchasing the first one, I actually bought a second one just in case the unthinkable happens and they are discontinued. . . Yikes. I may buy a couple more just in case. Happy sliding.

These work for me as I do not need a larger slide, and the smaller ones are too small. Always keep a slide in my guitar cases.