Steel Guitar Slide x2 Chrome plated JAZZ / BLUES / ROCK / LAP STEEL

Guitar Slide x 2

This listing is for 2 chrome plated steel tube guitar slides with a highly polished finish.

The perfect addition to your guitar case collection allowing you to experiment with different styles of playing and expand your repertoire. All without breaking the bank.

Commonly used in variations of rock, blues, jazz and country music. 

Ideal for lap-steel instruments or lap guitar playing.

Guidance:

A slide is a way to make your guitar sound more fluid and vocal. 

Technically you can play slide on any guitar, but there are definitely some that work better than others. Classical nylon-string guitars are not really suited to slide, but anything with steel strings (electric or acoustic) will work. Of course, there are some qualities to look for if you want to really get the best sound. The most important factor is not actually the guitar you have, but how it’s set up.

Unless you plan on buying a slide-specific guitar like a resonator then you’ll probably want to make some changes to your setup.  Here are a few simple modifications you can do to make your guitar more slide…able?

• Higher action: To avoid playing a fret, it’s better to have the strings further away from the fretboard. You may even need to get a taller nut to achieve the desired height.
• Thicker strings: This works two-fold. Thicker strings mean more tension, which again reduces the likelihood of hitting an unwanted fret. Heavier strings will also have slightly more sustain.
• Pickup choice and height: Many slide guitar players favor P90s, but humbuckers are also very popular. Remember that if your string action is higher, the pickups will also need to be raised.
• Compressor pedal: Some slide players also use a compressor pedal to add some sustain and make the dynamics slightly more consistent.

Specification:

Dimensions 58 x 25 mm Ø