The Rock Slide Small Brass Balltip Guitar Slide

The Rock Slide Small Brass Balltip (BTRS-SB) | Haggerty’s Music

This brand new Small Brass Balltip can be seen in our Rapid City, SD showroom.

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The revolution continues with the Balltip Rock Slide®. This innovative hybrid takes everything you expect from the ergonomic Rock Slide®—the signature cutaway, tapered interior, and exceptional comfort—and adds a lap and pedal steel-inspired ball tip.

Now available at Haggerty’s Music, this Small Polished Brass slide is the one essential tool your resonator, Dobro, or lap steel should never leave home without.

Why the Balltip Rock Slide is a Game-Changer

Specifically designed to expand your tonal palette, the Balltip model offers versatility that traditional "tube" slides simply can't match.

• Dual-Instrument Capability: The pronounced ball nose makes this a true combo slide. Use it like a standard slide on your electric or acoustic guitar, or flip it to use the tip for precise single-string work on a Dobro, Lap Steel, or Resonator.
• Two Playing Surfaces: This design provides both a longer and shorter playing surface in one tool. This allows you to switch between full-string coverage for big chords and a shorter surface for nimble, targeted lead lines.
• Legendary Brass Tone: Crafted from highly polished brass, this slide delivers massive sustain and the dark, gritty "bite" that brass is famous for, ensuring your notes cut through any mix with authority.
• Precision Ergonomics: Like all Rock Slides, it features a tapered interior for a snug fit along the entire finger, a knuckle cutaway for maximum flexibility, and a flat finger rest for superior control and vibrato.
• Enhanced Weight for Small Hands: Because of the added ball tip, this model is slightly heavier and longer than the standard Small RS design, providing extra mass to "light up" the strings while maintaining a fit for ring sizes 6-8.

Shop at Haggerty’s Music

Since 1963, Haggerty’s Music has been the premier destination for musicians in the Black Hills. Visit our showroom in Rapid City to experience the ergonomic difference of the Balltip Rock Slide in person. Our expert team is here to help you find the perfect size to fit your playing style.

Product Specifications

• Model: BTRS-SB (Small)
• Material: Polished Brass
• Dimensions: 17.5mm x 57mm
• Recommended Ring Size: 6-8
• Key Features: Ball Nose Tip, Tapered Interior, Knuckle Cutaway, Finger Rest
• Best For: Resonators, Dobros, and Lap Steel hybrids