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Krunek
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Krunek
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08/10/2006 6:09 am
Originally Posted by: schmangeDo you have any links or pics?
I use a small 1/2" slide on my third finger occasionally but like most people, it gets in the way of doing other things.
If there's an invention that would let me use slide instantly and then revert back to regular leads... I'd love to know about it.


Ok guys, one by one. Yeah, the link ninja posted showes what I am talking about. I found it on a different page, but it is pretty much the same thing.
As for comfort, well, playing with a regular slide isn"t very comfortable either, at least for me. So, that is pretty much the same. The thing that worries me
is, when you turn to the non-slide (I shal call it that, for arguments sake)
side, will it not hit the strings when bending your finger. I hope you get what I mean. Been to the music store yesterday, but they don"t have them yet.
If any of you guys can try it out, please do, and post your opinion.
As for jimmy, yeah, I always use my pinkie. But still, the slide gets in a way.
As for you problem, I mute the other strings with my index finger. It just takes
practice. If you feel that you can"t do it, well, you can always aplly slide on the high e and h (your b) string. Play notes there and put the slide on only those two strings, and that is it. Of course, then, you are limited to sound range, can"t play entire chord. It doesn"t sound so good, but... Hope you get what I mean. Sorry if i sound a bit fuzzy, but I am no native english speaker.