Dunlop 229 BOTTLENECKS METAL SLIDE SHY
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Metal slide : clear attack, generous sustain, and strong presence for blues riffs as well as rock leads.
- Smooth surface : fluid glide on the strings for expressive vibratos and clean transitions.
- Robust design : built to last, even with regular use on stage or in rehearsals.
- Compact and lightweight format : easy to carry and comfortable to keep handy in the case.
Manufacturer Information
Jim Dunlop
https://www.jimdunlop.com
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A Metal Slide for Immediate Feel
The Dunlop 229 Bottlenecks Metal Slide Shy is designed for guitarists who want quick access to a rich, singing, and controlled slide playing style. Thanks to its metal construction, it emphasizes a pronounced resonance and dynamic response, ideal for highlighting the nuances of your touch. Whether you play in open tuning or standard tuning, this bottleneck helps you achieve notes that "speak" and precise attacks.
From Blues to Rock: A Versatile Bottleneck
This model is suited both for musicians discovering slide playing and for experienced players seeking a reliable accessory. Its smooth glide facilitates note transitions, wide vibratos, and sliding chords, while maintaining a stable feel under the fingers. Its small and lightweight size also makes it an excellent choice for traveling guitarists or those who like to always have a slide ready in the gig bag pocket.
Technical specifications
| Category | bottleneck | Flared | No |
| Format | knuckle | Color | Grey |
| Material | chrome steel | ||
| Surface | smooth | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Dunlop 229 Metal Slide Shy suitable for playing in open tuning?
This model allows slide playing in both open tuning and standard tuning. Its chrome steel construction promotes a strong resonance and precise attacks.
What tone does a chrome steel bottleneck produce?
The chrome steel of the Dunlop 229 highlights a dynamic response and pronounced resonance. Notes can thus retain a singing character in slide playing.
Knuckle format: what is it used for?
The knuckle format corresponds to a small and lightweight profile, designed to stay stable under the fingers. It facilitates note transitions, wide vibratos, and sliding chords.
Is this Dunlop slide flared?
No, this chrome steel bottleneck is not flared.
Is the Dunlop 229 suitable for starting slide guitar?
Its smooth glide allows approaching slide playing with control. The knuckle format and small size make this model easy to keep in a case. It is intended for musicians discovering this technique as well as regular players seeking a reliable slide.
