Be you a seasoned pro or about to get your slide on for the first time, the sheer variety of materials, sizes, and styles can be overwhelming. We compiled a small sampling of fingerwear options to help you release that inner bluesman.
DIAMOND BOTTLENECKS
The UltimateHandblown, lead-crystal glass slides individually crafted to a player’s specs including choice of wall thicknesses, internal diameters, lengths, and color options. Monogrammed “mojo bag” included.
$38 street
diamondbottlenecks.com
SILICA SOUND
Handblown Glass SlidesThese individually handblown glass slides have a thickened end for a better grip on the tip of players’ fingers. Available in two gauges and several graphics options.
$20 MSRP
silicasound.com
JETSLIDE™
Stainless Steel Slide BarThis slide allows players to work slide licks while still retaining full use of their fretting fingers for chords and solos. A glass-sleeve add-on and a brass model are also available.
$25 street
jetslide.com
PEACELAND MUSIC
Original Killer Brass Guitar Rings Available in different sizes for a customized fit, these slides are designed to be worn on the middle section of a finger for a seamless transition between fret and slide mode.$15 street
jamesmusserring.com
THE ROCK SLIDE®
Original Aged Brass Rock SlideTonally similar to a standard-brass Rock Slide, these multi-step hand-aged slides have the look of generations of hard use with a perfectly smooth finish.
$26 street
therockslide.com
STEVE CLAYTON USA
Chrome Socket SlideTool sockets have great grip, but tend to be unevenly weighted. The Socket Slide incorporates the 12-star gripping benefit for playing control, but is equally weighted for better balance and tone.
$10 street
steveclayton.com
BOOZE BLUES
Handmade Guitar SlidesAvailable in four lengths and used by guitarists from Derek Trucks to Gary Rossington, these slides are individually handcrafted from select wine bottles and handpolished to a smooth luster.
$12-$15 MSRP
boozebluesguitarslides.com
SHUBB
The AxysPackaged with four ring-size options for an optimal fit, these two-piece brass slides are easily reversible so players can rotate for unencumbered fretting when not in use.
$25 street
shubb.com
JIM DUNLOP
Tempered Glass SlidesProcessed from boron silicate, heat-treated, and annealed for a flawless tube, these slides are meant to provide a warm, thick tone and accentuate the middle harmonics of your sound.
$6 MSRP
jimdunlop.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SLIDE COMPANY
Double Dipped Guitar SlideThis custom stoneware slide has a two-glaze combo for sweeter tones, and a pair of handpolished raw strips on opposite sides to generate subtones for a nastier sound.
$28 street
rockymountainslides.com