https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:25:59 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-129136 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:06:50 +0000
I'm going to GC today to try a few slides and see how they feel. And I didn't even ask you about glass vs. brass vs. ceramic! (Already decided on glass for electric, thanks to other threads in this forum.)

I'll experiment with strings, probably starting with the D'addarios - a little cheaper, and the wound 3rd might be a little easier to bend (smaller core.) Can always go beefier if necessary.

Cheers!]]> Slide and Alternate tunings slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-129136 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128686 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:55:09 +0000 Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128686 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128671 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:28:23 +0000
those should be good strings.
please be aware of proper string tension when using an acoustic.
certain tunings need certain gauges.

wound third. many many players want that.

I dont currently, but when my reso arrives I'll be sure to get a wound third.

having the right string tension is important for good tone and feel.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128671 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128660 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:32:03 +0000
One more question (for now :wink: ):
Wound or plain 3rd string - does it matter?

I'm looking at the Ernie Ball "Beefy Slinky" nickel round set, 11-54, with a 22-gauge plain 3rd - jeez that's fat! MF actually calls them Drop Tune strings. I've had standard EB 11s before and didn't think much of them, but these look interesting.

Then there's the nickel round D'addario XL115s, which they call Jazz / Blues strings, 11-49. There are two types; one has a .21 wound 3rd, the other has a .18 plain 3rd.

Any experience with these strings? Others you'd highly recommend trying?]]> Slide and Alternate tunings slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128660 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128650 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 19:35:44 +0000
it's subjective eventually.

I use 11"s with no problems. heavier strings are a plus.

got to agree with the man...ricochete for the most part.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128650 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128614 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:38:31 +0000
And round wounds are the way to go. That string noise is supposed to be there. And the constant vibrato on the rough surface of the strings produces infinite sustain, like bowing a violin.

I agree with dogbite, I like nickel strings, for acoustic as well as electric.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128614 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128612 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:33:54 +0000
Related question: Are 11s okay for drop / open tunings, or would you all recommend 12s instead?]]> Slide and Alternate tunings slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128612 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128604 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:08:38 +0000
jazz guitar players traditionally used them because they didnt have long sustain. that way those fast arppegios and jazz runs they do dont mush together.

I like half round strings. and nickel too.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128604 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128588 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:31:51 +0000 Slide and Alternate tunings slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128588 https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128516 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 05:13:23 +0000
The only reason for a flared slide is to fit a steeply arched set of strings.

Wine bottle necks often have a slightly concave profile that matches the string radius of many guitars. Most of my slides are straight sided and work fine.

I'm not a fan of flatwound strings. Too dark sounding. Some people like 'em, though. The scraping noise of the slide on the strings is part of the sound, as is knocking the fretboard now and then. Like finger squeaks on acoustic. You'll get cleaner with practice and it'll reach a level that's not intrusive.]]> Slide and Alternate tunings Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/slide-and-alternate-tunings/slipping-into-slide/#post-128516