D'Addario PWGS-SM Glass Slide, Medium
The PWGS-SM is a medium glass slide: a 51 mm tube that fits a size 12 ring finger. It is for the player who wants a shorter slide than the large size without changing the opening.
What sets it apart
- 51 mm long, 9 mm shorter than the large size
- 21.5 mm opening, same as the large
- Borosilicate glass with a smooth finish
- For electric and acoustic alike
Medium or large: a matter of length
In D'Addario's range, the medium and the large have the same inner diameter. Only the length of the tube changes. At 51 mm, the PWGS-SM leaves more of the finger exposed than its 60 mm big brother.
Why borosilicate glass
The maker picks this glass for three reasons it names itself: it lasts, it glides gently and it serves the tone. The surface is polished enough to pass over the strings without snagging.
Measure before you buy
Ring size is still the simplest guide: 12 for this model. For a thinner finger or the pinky, the small PWGS-SS has a 17.5 mm opening, a size 7 ring.
Specifications
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
|---|---|
| Length | 51 mm |
| Inner diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Ring size | 12 |
| Size | Medium, in a range of three |
| Use | Electric and acoustic, stage and studio |
What it's for
- Playing slide lines in open tuning
- Switching from fingers to slide on an electric
- Recording slide parts in the studio
Compared with other manufacturers
Short and medium glass slides from other manufacturers. Manufacturer data.
| Model | Length | Inner diameter | Ring size |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Addario PWGS-SM | 51 mm | 21.5 mm | 12 |
| Dunlop 218, heavy wall | 51 mm | 20 mm | 10 to 11 |
| Dunlop 202, regular wall | 69 mm | 18 mm | 8 |
| Ernie Ball P04228 | 58 mm | Not published | Not listed |
Frequently asked questions
- How should a guitar slide fit?
- The maker's guide is ring size. The PWGS-SM matches a size 12 ring; a size 7 finger will be better off with the PWGS-SS.
- Can you use a glass slide on an acoustic guitar?
- Yes. D'Addario designs this model for acoustic as much as electric.
- What does a glass slide do on guitar?
- It takes the place of the finger on the fretboard. Resting on the strings, it glides the note smoothly from one pitch to another.
- What type of guitar slide is best?
- None is best for everyone. D'Addario makes this one in glass for durability, smoothness and tone, and also offers a brass slide for players who prefer metal.
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