Slides. Unable to try before buy, what to choose? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T02:10:10Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/slides-unable-to-try-before-buy-what-to-choose?feed=yes&xn_auth=noSlide noise can depend on…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-11:2592684:Comment:31999852018-09-11T20:27:59.456Zthe anonymous pickhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/theanonymouspick
<p>Slide noise can depend on alot of things .. different people hold a slide at different angles and with different fingers . </p>
<p>even different slides .. if your angle is not flat across ,, you may get rattle on either end string ,, if by nature you cant break the habit of your finger / wrist angle .. try a tapered slide , like a bottle neck .. try it both ways too. taperd back and foward . </p>
<p>some folks also …</p>
<p>Slide noise can depend on alot of things .. different people hold a slide at different angles and with different fingers . </p>
<p>even different slides .. if your angle is not flat across ,, you may get rattle on either end string ,, if by nature you cant break the habit of your finger / wrist angle .. try a tapered slide , like a bottle neck .. try it both ways too. taperd back and foward . </p>
<p>some folks also use their trail fingers to mute the strings behind the slide abit .. because you are bound to get some rattle no matter what . ( or palm mute .)</p>
<p> also there is the "approach" to the string , i say "approach" because ; think of the slide as an airplane landing on the string at an angle, and approach the string as such ..this will reduce rattle .</p>
<p> a head on drop is more likely to produce rattle ,</p>
<p>the same with lift off . but dont be afraid of the string approach even on a drop.</p>
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<p>bottom line , the more you play , the more you will find out what works best for you . </p>
<p>it will get better . </p>
<p>sit up straight also , that helps . ;-) dont tilt the guitar to see the fret markers , use the side markers .</p>
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<p>then again .. some folks let it rattle away and call it "character" ;-)</p>
<p> that works too. </p> Think it might be a combo of…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-11:2592684:Comment:32000522018-09-11T19:28:23.442ZEliah Holidayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/EliahHoliday
<p>Think it might be a combo of string height and that perhaps not all strings are level with each other. </p>
<p>Think it might be a combo of string height and that perhaps not all strings are level with each other. </p> I got a stubby king slide fro…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-11:2592684:Comment:32000952018-09-11T12:46:39.998ZBrown Water Jerry (Rice)https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JerryRice
<p>I got a stubby king slide from Shane a while back and it and my trusty homemade copper are my go tos . My first slide was from a Thunderbird bottle, still hade the ring from the screw on top.</p>
<p>I got a stubby king slide from Shane a while back and it and my trusty homemade copper are my go tos . My first slide was from a Thunderbird bottle, still hade the ring from the screw on top.</p> Hi, what find is that if the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-11:2592684:Comment:31996282018-09-11T00:11:42.440ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, what find is that if the outside strings are too far in from the edge of the fingerboard, then there is more chance of hitting fret ends with the slide.</p>
<p>Raising the action helps as mentioned. Raise at both ends, set intonation for fingering, which for me is mainly at the nut end. I adjust my slide positioning over the high end frets, for correct intonation up higher.</p>
<p>Dont try to stop over the fret. Developed a wrist action that keeps the slide moving very slightly back and…</p>
<p>Hi, what find is that if the outside strings are too far in from the edge of the fingerboard, then there is more chance of hitting fret ends with the slide.</p>
<p>Raising the action helps as mentioned. Raise at both ends, set intonation for fingering, which for me is mainly at the nut end. I adjust my slide positioning over the high end frets, for correct intonation up higher.</p>
<p>Dont try to stop over the fret. Developed a wrist action that keeps the slide moving very slightly back and forth over the fret, but maintains the note you want. I think one has to develope ones hearing, as well as techniques.</p>
<p>Also try heavier strings.</p>
<p>And.....don't try to play too fast too soon, get it right and move on.</p>
<p>Good luck, Taff</p>
<p></p> Might help?
https://m.youtube…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-11:2592684:Comment:31994712018-09-11T00:04:33.308ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>Might help?</p>
<p><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZKraE7-97c&t=0s&index=2&list=PLpET_ZZI7rmROAInFkbD9szyuIXn2zM-T" target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZKraE7-97c&t=0s&index=2&list=PLpET_ZZI7rmROAInFkbD9szyuIXn2zM-T</a></p>
<p>Might help?</p>
<p><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZKraE7-97c&t=0s&index=2&list=PLpET_ZZI7rmROAInFkbD9szyuIXn2zM-T" target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZKraE7-97c&t=0s&index=2&list=PLpET_ZZI7rmROAInFkbD9szyuIXn2zM-T</a></p> Some things that helped me -…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-10:2592684:Comment:31993722018-09-10T22:59:30.185ZKigarhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Kigar
Some things that helped me - lightly drag your first finger (and second if the slide is on the third) to dampen sounds from the upper neck. High action is a lot easier to avoid clunking the neck. A bevel on the edge of the fretboard helps so you have more room vs a sharp corner.
Some things that helped me - lightly drag your first finger (and second if the slide is on the third) to dampen sounds from the upper neck. High action is a lot easier to avoid clunking the neck. A bevel on the edge of the fretboard helps so you have more room vs a sharp corner. It shouldn’t be about pressur…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-10:2592684:Comment:31989432018-09-10T04:31:22.917ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p>It shouldn’t be about pressure, it should just be sliding over the fret evenly. Takes some practice getting used to getting clear notes, shouldn’t be much work like you’re saying. Maybe if you posted a video, you’ll get some feedback? Good luck</p>
<p>It shouldn’t be about pressure, it should just be sliding over the fret evenly. Takes some practice getting used to getting clear notes, shouldn’t be much work like you’re saying. Maybe if you posted a video, you’ll get some feedback? Good luck</p> So I've been working with the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-09-10:2592684:Comment:31988352018-09-10T00:39:41.377ZEliah Holidayhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/EliahHoliday
<p>So I've been working with the glass slide I bought. Not sure if it's guitar's setup or merely technique but I find that I have to execute a lot of control in order for my slides to not sound horrendous. Like I watch videos and it sounds so smooth and rich and I'm struggling to not have this horrible clanking sound. I change my pressure and position and it's a lot of work, A LOT, to get the sound to be smooth and precise. I see videos of others play slide and I seriously wonder what I'm doing…</p>
<p>So I've been working with the glass slide I bought. Not sure if it's guitar's setup or merely technique but I find that I have to execute a lot of control in order for my slides to not sound horrendous. Like I watch videos and it sounds so smooth and rich and I'm struggling to not have this horrible clanking sound. I change my pressure and position and it's a lot of work, A LOT, to get the sound to be smooth and precise. I see videos of others play slide and I seriously wonder what I'm doing wrong. I try to get the pressure just right across all strings right over the fret but it seems to require a huge effort in precision. </p> I have a set of Draper socket…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-31:2592684:Comment:31938622018-08-31T08:10:47.275ZFergus Lesterhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/FergusLezter
I have a set of Draper sockets which are perfectly cylindrical and made for the job. Probably a bit heavy for your pinky but I mostly play lap steel style so the weight is less of an issue.
I have a set of Draper sockets which are perfectly cylindrical and made for the job. Probably a bit heavy for your pinky but I mostly play lap steel style so the weight is less of an issue. Here’s a link to a simple vi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-08-27:2592684:Comment:31918442018-08-27T17:16:59.020ZBrianQ.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BrianQ
<p> Here’s a link to a simple video </p>
<p><a href="http://soundboxguitars.com/how-to-2/make-a-bottle-neck-slide/" target="_blank">http://soundboxguitars.com/how-to-2/make-a-bottle-neck-slide/</a></p>
<p> Here’s a link to a simple video </p>
<p><a href="http://soundboxguitars.com/how-to-2/make-a-bottle-neck-slide/" target="_blank">http://soundboxguitars.com/how-to-2/make-a-bottle-neck-slide/</a></p>