Slides, and capos ...

[54stratlover]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

I have one i really like. http://www.vintageguitar.com/gear/details.asp?ID=15
http://www.marksguitarshop.com. you can find them on the second web page. teh fit nice and snug.

 

[Bludave]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

Since I'm not into collecting stemware, isn't lead crystal incredibly expensive?
And fagile ... oops ...

The lead crystal slides are $30.00. The wall thickness is about 3/16" thick. It would have to take a pretty good hit to shatter. I have not actually played with one of these, but one of my teachers uses it and he is one of the best slide players I know. I have sent an Email to them and will probably order one. Will let you know how they are. I would recommend to go buy a Dunlop glass slide and play with it for a few weeks, then try metal, then try brass. Keep experimenting until you find the sound you are looking for. Most slides I have used will produce a good sound if your technique is good.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

I use Dunlop brass & glass (maybe plexiglass) slides. I don't use it anymore, but I have a Dunlop capo that kind of straps around the neck. Its got a plastic clip and nylon strap attached to the rubber piece that goes over the strings. Personally, its the best capo design I've found, as your hand doesn't bump into it when playing close to it. I think it was pretty cheap, too.

I just checked their website, and the capo I like is called a Toggle. I highly recommend it.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

Capo: My trusty Shubb "flip off". I set it so i can release it in an instant, new tunig mid song

Slides: Dunlop long Mudslide or an old medicine bottle, depending on mood.

 

[Pandemonium]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

I do all my sliding lap style and use a Scheerhorn chrome plated bar, they're the best for hammer ons and pulloffs IMO. As far a capos, I have a Wilkinson that seems to work pretty well for guitar but I never use it. I never capo lap steel either, but I have a Scheerhorn Flux capo for my dobro that I do use some.

 

[Kent S.]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

The lead crystal slides are $30.00. The wall thickness is about 3/16" thick. It would have to take a pretty good hit to shatter. I have not actually played with one of these, but one of my teachers uses it and he is one of the best slide players I know. I have sent an Email to them and will probably order one. Will let you know how they are. I would recommend to go buy a Dunlop glass slide and play with it for a few weeks, then try metal, then try brass. Keep experimenting until you find the sound you are looking for. Most slides I have used will produce a good sound if your technique is good.

Oh I've got glass, brass, and chrome/steel slides, and have been intrigued by the mudslide slide, and moonshine slides, as well as ceramic, and bone ... just kinda checking what everyone else likes and why; just to see if any one type slides is generally preferred over the others. Ditto on the technique.

 

[Wattage]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

They're all good...I own jillions of slides.

You just have to buy a bunch and try 'em all...


Lew

Totally agree, that's how you'll find the right one. I've got about 8 now I've owned more but I think my collection is pretty good other than I need a better fitting Mudslide but I have a really cool Big Heart porcelain skull and crossbones slide that is about the same. I struggle with slide but it is a worthwhile battle, when you nail it man it is awesome. My main slide is a Dunlop 218 short and fat glass slide, great control with it. I also have an anodized aluminum heart shaped slide from Big heart that is killer. http://www.bigheartslide.com/ I prefer P-90 equipped guitars for slide, just works best for me.

If you ever get a chance to see Rod Price (Foghat fame) live, do it. One of the best slide players you'll ever see. His vibrato is fantastic and the liquid tone he gets I would kill for.

 

[Brow]

Re: Slides, and capos ...

I tend to use a Dunlop Glass Slide and a Chrome slide on electric guitar, and Brass on acoustic guitar. I dunno what makes the Chrome and Brass 1's are though. Although I have small hands, I still use full length slides as I can't cope with the shorter 1's