In 2003, the family of Robert Johnson, the world’s most reknown Delta Bluesman, asked us to design a slide that captured Robert’s sound. So, the next addition to the BigHeart lineup was our Robert Johnson Legacy Slide. These great slides are made from cast bronze bearings originally intended to be used on axles. We hand finsh them, polish them up and deboss Robert Johnson’s name on each one. They all come with their own leather carrying pouch to keep them as sharp and smooth as Robert's incredible slide playing.

BigHeart Slides are sold in great music stores all over the world now and have gotten great reviews from both players and guitar magazine writers. We've recently put up this website to help slide guitar players get acquainted with what makes BigHeart Slides different from other slides and to make available many of our Custom and one-off slides that never get in front of the public except at our studio , trade shows or gigs.

We extend our thanks to all the slide players who have supported our efforts and kept us working too damned hard. Thanks to the BigHeart collectors who keep asking, "What's new Lu?" Thanks to the magazine writers who have been so enthusiastic about our slides. And special thanks to the many music stores that take the trouble to order from this weird little company that only makes slide stuff.

Luther Tatum/ BigHeart Slide