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Permalink Reply by jim on September 9, 2009 at 6:43pm

sears

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Morgan on September 9, 2009 at 6:57pm

thanks guys

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Permalink Reply by Tres Seaver on September 10, 2009 at 3:13am

I bought a length of xopper tubing (3/4" inside diameter, I think: whatever fit my left hand ring finger), and used a hacksaw to cut off my stubby slide. I like the "grip" of the copper on the acoustic strings.

It did turn my finger green for the first couple of days, but that has passed. :)

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Permalink Reply by Mark Werner on September 10, 2009 at 5:20am

I use copper too, I agree with Tres that it gives a sort of "bite" on the strings.

There used to be a number of commercial slides that were made as rings and such, so you could use 'em when you wanted but still fret normally. Check one of the big music outlets.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Miller on September 10, 2009 at 5:28am

Hey Kevin, I could make you a stubby slide. I have been selling bottlenecks on ebay for a couple years. Just let me know how big you would like the inside diameter, and what length you would like and I will try to find a bottleneck to suit you.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Bottleneck-Guitar-Slide-Store__W0QQ_arm...

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Permalink Reply by Greg Miller on September 10, 2009 at 5:42am

Also, if anyone else from the nation here purchases a bottleneck, I will knock $3 dollars off every slide purchase as a CBG Nation discount. Just make sure you message me and let me know you are a member here when you purchase.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Becker on September 10, 2009 at 11:28am

Glass slide made from a wine bottle. I used a Dremel tool, with a cut-off disk. I just kept going around the neck until there was a cut about 1/32" deep. I tapped the neck on a table (gently) and it just popped right off. I then poured a little water on my cement porch and ground the edge smooth.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Porter on February 15, 2012 at 6:36am

Me, too. I am not handy and tools are dangerous in my hands!

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on February 15, 2012 at 9:28am

Nation member John Stax makes these ones for $15

he's a real decent guy and works in a metal working profession, so theyre a top quality product.  His website is here  http://cigarboxguitar.com.au/slides.htm

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Permalink Reply by Bad Finger (Eric) on February 15, 2012 at 10:19am

I have a handful of 3/4" steel bushings I picked up from Lowes and a local hardware store.  They come in lengths of 1, 2 and 3 inches.  They are a couple bucks a piece and are good 'n heavy.

Here's a vid of the first time I tried the longer slide on my 6-string:  http://youtu.be/zmThf_n3SRE

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Permalink Reply by Ice Bob on February 15, 2012 at 12:54pm

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Permalink Reply by Ice Bob on February 15, 2012 at 12:56pm

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