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Post by fibrebundle on Apr 4, 2009 3:46:18 GMT
Hi, I wish to experiment playing slide with a heavy, metal (brass,steel, etc) slide. Currently, I use a Diamond Ultimate, but now I am looking for that 'dirty, raspy' sound. The constraint is that the inner diameter should not exceed 20 mm (my Ultimate has an inner diameter of 17mm, and I do not wish to pad too much) , and the length should be between 57-60 mm (so that I can cover all strings). I am somehow not able to locate a metal slide with these specs. Can you help by recommending one, and where I can get hold of it? Dunlop makes a heavy wall brass slide, but the inner diameter is about 22mm, which is too large for my pinky. Thanks!
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Post by Ian McWee on Apr 4, 2009 8:30:12 GMT
Hi Abhinav, You could be struggling to find a heavy metal slide to meet your requirements - my first (and possibly only) suggestion is to get a Big Heart 'Bronze Bomber' brass slide, but Luther at Big heart Slides has added a disclaimer on his website informing customers that he can't supply these at this point in time due to crazy prices of brass & bronze....i feel for the poor guy as our steel 'Evolution' peices have doubled in price since the start of the year ..... Good luck in your search & if i come across anything for you i'll send you an e-mail Slide On! Ian.
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Post by fibrebundle on Apr 4, 2009 9:21:35 GMT
Hi Abhinav, You could be struggling to find a heavy metal slide to meet your requirements - my first (and possibly only) suggestion is to get a Big Heart 'Bronze Bomber' brass slide, but Luther at Big heart Slides has added a disclaimer on his website informing customers that he can't supply these at this point in time due to crazy prices of brass & bronze....i feel for the poor guy as our steel 'Evolution' peices have doubled in price since the start of the year ..... Good luck in your search & if i come across anything for you i'll send you an e-mail Slide On! Ian. Thanks, Ian! I have heard of a certain 'Picato Pete's Heavy Brass Slide', made in the U.K. It seemed promising, till I was told by someone in the U.K. that they are no longer manufactured. Ever come across one?
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Post by Gerry C on Apr 4, 2009 11:01:36 GMT
Hi fibrebundle. I have a similar problem to yours in that I have fairly small hands and found it difficult to obtain a 'fitting' metal slide until a pal made me one. However, I improvised with a large Dunlop slide similar to the one you describe by putting surgical tape (= Elastoplast or BandAid) inside to reduce the internal diameter. I had a roll of 1/2" surgical tape in my First Aid kit and I used about two inches (in lengths of about 3/4"), sliding it up inside the tube, pressing it down and then trimming the excess with a sharp knife. Insulating tape is another option but tends to make my little finger sweat more.
Cheerily,
Gerryy C
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Post by snakestretcher on Apr 4, 2009 12:32:20 GMT
When you say it's too big what sort of fit are you looking for? I get good control of a slide if there's enough room in it to crook my pinky so my knuckle and fingertip keep it from slipping off if I hang my hand down. My choice is Dunlop 228.
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Post by fibrebundle on Apr 4, 2009 13:28:32 GMT
Hi fibrebundle. I have a similar problem to yours in that I have fairly small hands and found it difficult to obtain a 'fitting' metal slide until a pal made me one. However, I improvised with a large Dunlop slide similar to the one you describe by putting surgical tape (= Elastoplast or BandAid) inside to reduce the internal diameter. I had a roll of 1/2" surgical tape in my First Aid kit and I used about two inches (in lengths of about 3/4"), sliding it up inside the tube, pressing it down and then trimming the excess with a sharp knife. Insulating tape is another option but tends to make my little finger sweat more. Cheerily, Gerryy C Thanks for the tip, GerryC. I have tried it before with another slide, but it kind of messes the padding after a while (sweat, dirt), and the Band-Aid/tape starts peeling off. It can get quite messy pulling it out, too, to replace it ! I have been spoiled by Ian Mcwee's slides, and now cannot settle for anything less than a perfect fit !
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Post by andys on Apr 4, 2009 19:01:13 GMT
I got myself a Dunlop heavy brass slide, a 224 I seem to remember. But I found that it was too loose on my pinky. I then found that the lighter Dulop brass slides are a friction fit on the inside of the 224. So thats what I did. makes a really heavy, chunky, but tight fitting slide IMO
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Post by lewiscohen on Apr 5, 2009 9:20:00 GMT
I use the fuzzy half of velcro for making slides fit snugly.... usually I use a strip to create a ring around the inside at the base, and then a double thickness one towards the tip to create the effect of an internal taper. It doesn't come unstuck or get gunky with sweat.
The best heavy slide I acquired recently was an Amistar one from ebay. Very chunky and sounds good.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 8:40:18 GMT
I've got a nice stainless King Slide on eBay at the moment. It's internal diameter is 20.5mm, length 60mm. The only problem is that it has quite thin walls and isn't that heavy. The OD is 23.6mm and the weight 50g. It's probably not suitable but if you're interested get in touch or have a bid, nobody else seems to be interested so far! Item number 190299206609.
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Post by fibrebundle on Apr 7, 2009 9:01:52 GMT
I've got a nice stainless King Slide on eBay at the moment. It's internal diameter is 20.5mm, length 60mm. The only problem is that it has quite thin walls and isn't that heavy. The OD is 23.6mm and the weight 50g. It's probably not suitable but if you're interested get in touch or have a bid, nobody else seems to be interested so far! Item number 190299206609. I have similar size slide already, in stainless steel and brass. Thanks for the offer, though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 9:25:51 GMT
No problem. I didn't think it would be what you were after, it's too light. That's the main reason why I don't use it, and the ID is a little bit too big for my little finger. It's a nice slide though.
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Post by fibrebundle on Apr 7, 2009 12:26:36 GMT
No problem. I didn't think it would be what you were after, it's too light. That's the main reason why I don't use it, and the ID is a little bit too big for my little finger. It's a nice slide though. Does one get King slides which are heavier? If yes, from where? I have heard they are quite good.
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Post by martinw on Apr 7, 2009 13:37:35 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2009 14:49:17 GMT
I got mine from eBay sometime last year. I understand that they aren't made any more, which is a shame as they are very nice.
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Post by clarke111 on Apr 8, 2009 16:34:27 GMT
Hi guys,
Andy, thanks for the tip. I am pretty happy with my DB bottlenecks, but fancied a really heavy metal slide for occasional use. I had looked at the 224 but, as you said found it to big a fit, so taken your advice and just ordered the 224 and the smaller 222, hopefully that will work! Thanks for the tip!
Chris
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