Industry May 12, 2026
Sadler Vaden Reveals Approach to Slide Guitar
Don't sweat the action, keep it in standard tuning and just pretend you're a trapeze artist with syrup on the fingerboard... Wait, what!?
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Sadler Vaden of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit shared his unconventional technique for playing slide guitar. Vaden suggested imagining substances like mud or thick syrup on the fretboard to alter the playing style. He also advised against focusing too much on the guitar's action, recommending standard tuning. Originally reported by MusicRadar.