Dunlop 231 Harris brass slide for guitar
If you are looking for a brass slide that lets you play with clear power and control, the Dunlop 231 Harris is a strong option. This guitar slide is made from solid brass and comes in a medium size. That makes it suitable for players who want a slide with a firm, direct response and great sustain.
With slide guitar, the material plays a major role in how notes respond. The solid brass of the Dunlop 231 Harris delivers, according to the product information, a powerful sound with great sustain. That helps notes ring out longer, which works well for sliding lines, vocal-style phrasing and extended notes.
Solid brass with a powerful response
The choice of solid brass strongly shapes the character of this brass slide. You notice it in the clear attack and the strong sound that define this model. If you want a guitar slide with an emphasis on power and projection, the Dunlop 231 Harris is built with exactly that in mind.
That long sustain is especially useful when you want notes to hold without fading too quickly. For slide parts where smooth transitions and long sustained notes matter, it gives you more room in your playing.
More control and comfort while playing
A striking detail of the Dunlop 231 Harris is its flared sides. They are designed for better control, less damping and more comfort. In practice, that means the slide feels more comfortable while playing and helps you guide your movements across the strings more accurately.
Less damping helps keep the contact with the string more open, allowing the powerful character and sustain of this brass slide to come through clearly. That combination of material and shape makes this model appealing to guitarists who want not just volume and ring, but also control over their slide work.
Medium size and practical use
The Dunlop 231 Harris comes in medium size. That sizing matters when choosing a slide, because the fit affects both control and comfort. If medium is the right size for you, this guitar slide gives you a model focused on playing comfort and a pronounced tonal response.
At Magna Music, you can get personal advice from musicians if you want to compare a guitar slide with other versions in material or size. That makes it easier to choose a model that matches your way of playing, whether you practise at home or use slide parts as part of your regular setup.