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+Blues guitar masters like Robert Johnson, BB King and T-Bone Walker didn't use the cheap pyrex guitar slides you'll find at your local music shop. They went for something with a little more soul, a little more mojo if you will -- bottle necks.
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+Legend has it that the preferred method of the masters was to find a bottle and drink the contents (natch). The next step is to soak hemp twine in kerosene, wrap it around the bottle neck and light it on fire. After it burns out, you then plunge the bottle in ice water and it will break off where the hemp twine was.
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+While it undoubtedly looks cool and makes for a great story, we've yet to hear of anyone having success with this method. Perhaps you need to be Robert Johnson himself before the burning twine method will work. 
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+Since you aren't, here's our guide to making your own glass guitar slide without lighting anything on fire.
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+== Find the perfect bottle ==
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+This is really a matter of preference and your preferences may change so there's no harm in making a dozen slides before you find the perfect fit. Start with a bottleneck that comfortably fits your finger. Beer bottles work well and have a certain gritty dive bar charm. If you're looking for something a bit classier try some Sherry or Port bottles.
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+If you happen to have a good antiques store nearby, ask around for some old TK bottles, which work well and may fit your finger, no glass cutting required.
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+Once you've found the prefect bottle buy two or three because there's a good chance your first attempt won't quite go as planed.
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+Once you've found a suitable bottle and a few backups pour the contents down your throat late one night and then head outside to howl at the moon.
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+== Cutting the bottle ==
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+The easiest and safest way to cut glass is with a glass cutting, which you can pick of for around $10 at your local hardware store. You'll also need some cutting fluid or, if you want to channel the masters you can use kerosene, just don't light it. 
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+Clean the bottle. Wipe away any fingerprints and grease around the section where you're going to cut. Now dip your cutter in the cutting fluid and, holding the cutter like a pencil, score a line around the neck of the bottle. For the best results make multiple light passes with an even pressure -- too much pressure in one spot and not enough in another will make for uneven breaks.
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+Now put on a pair of heavy glove and some eye protection. Grab hold of the neck above where you just scored it with the glass cutter and gently, but firmly, knock the boddy of the bottle against something solid -- an empty trash can or recycling bin works well. This should cause the neck and body to break on the groove you made with the glass cutter. 
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+== Polishing up ==
+
+Congratulations, you have a guitar slide. The only problem is the razor sharp edge of the break will probably cut your finger off before you can get too far down the neck of your guitar.
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+Unless you're going for a G.G. Allen vibe, you'll need to sand or file down the edges of your new slide they're nice and smooth and safe. Sand paper, emory boards or fine metal files can all do the job. For the outside edge you can even just drag it along some concrete. Whatever method you prefer, make sure you get rid of all the sharp edges before you slip it on your finger.
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+== Conclusion ==
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+Now you've got an authentic (and unique) glass guitar slide. If you'd like to branch out buy some metal tubing and cut some brass or chrome slides. Experiment with various metals to see which resonates the best with your playing.
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