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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Coricidin Medicine Bottles.

Features and functionality

  • The closed end of a Coricidin bottle allows for precise pressure control and angle adjustment without moving the entire hand.

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Use cases and applications

  • Derek Trucks uses the pressure technique enabled by the closed end to switch between fretting and resting on strings mid-phrase.

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  • Vintage Coricidin bottles are favored for their unique tone, especially when aiming for a Duane Allman-inspired sound.

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User experience

  • Some find the narrow mouth of imitation bottle slides helps maintain position on the finger and prevents it from sliding too far.

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  • Players who use pinky slides often find the Coricidin bottle fits better than other slide types.

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  • Some players experience finger sweat using original Coricidin bottles, preferring open-ended, heavier tempered glass slides from brands like Dunlop for better heat and moisture management.

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Value and pricing

  • Original Coricidin bottles can fetch prices up to $200, though they may still be found at estate sales or flea markets.

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Build quality

  • Original Coricidin bottles have thinner glass compared to modern reproductions, which some players prefer for their specific tone and feel.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Naphtha is recommended for cleaning sticker residue on glass slides, ensuring a smooth surface without damaging the glass.

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Comparisons

  • Dunlop Pyrex 210 slides are favored by some for their optimal length and width, offering a good balance of clear tone without being too bright.

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See how Duane Allman uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Duane Allman

Guitarist

The Allman Brothers Band

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Duane used them for slide playing like many other guitar players do.

See how Derek Trucks uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Derek Trucks

Guitarist

The Allman Brothers Band

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He used Coricidin Medicine Bottles because it had a cleaner sound than metal slides but I don't think he uses them anymore because he has his own signature slide made by Jim Dunlop.

See how Gary Rossington uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Gary Rossington

Guitarist, Composer

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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In the Premier Guitar article "Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington: Simple Man, Big Tone," it is mentioned that Gary Rossington uses Coricidin medicine bottles as guitar slides.

See how Steve Gaines uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Steve Gaines

Guitarist

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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You can see the bottle on his pinky.

See how J.D. Simo uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

J.D. Simo

Singer, Guitarist

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JD explains in this Rig Rundown that he uses old 60's Coridicin medicine bottles as slides, because a) Duane Allman used them b) the omit a certain frequency that modern Pyrex slides don't.

See how Ed King uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Ed King

Guitarist, Bassist

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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ed king playing slide with a Coricidin bottle

See how Drew Smithers uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Drew Smithers

Guitarist

The Marcus King Band

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In this Instagram post, Drew Smithers plays slide with a bottle.

See how Guy Forsyth uses Coricidin Medicine Bottles

Guy Forsyth

Guitarist

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In this video Guy Forsyth appears to use a medicine bottle to play slide guitar.

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Coricidin Medicine Bottles, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson 1959 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut
Gibson 1959 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut Solid Body Electric Guitars
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1
Gibson ES-335
Gibson ES-335 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
1
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Solid Body Electric Guitars
1
Gibson L-00
Gibson L-00 Acoustic-Electric Guitars
1
1969 Marshall Super Bass
1969 Marshall Super Bass Bass Amplifier Heads
1

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