How do you set up a guitar for slide, but still have it fun to play?

[Aceman]

Re: How do you set up a guitar for slide, but still have it fun to play?

Classic/southern rock band in the 90's. My 'slide' guitar was also one I used on a number of other tunes 9Epi LP Classic w/ CC/PG combo).

I found what worked for me was
- 11 guage strings
- Glass slide
- Just high enough action
- working on my touch; Digging with the pick - not my left hand

[beaubrummels]

Re: How do you set up a guitar for slide, but still have it fun to play?

I use lighter slides with an electric not setup for slide. Either medicine bottle or I once cut a few inches off a chrome cymbal stand and used that as a slide. Made the sound without pressing down on the strings.

Also, it works better with a flatter radius guitar. If there’s <10” arc or so, you’ll be back to having to press too hard for chords, or restricted to single notes at a time.