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Always looking for an excuse to buy another Stratocaster
"So, no kidding, there I was, Clapton to my left, Hendrix to my right, me in the middle playing my 1943 Fender Les Paul."
And FWIW, a heavy slide (glass is my preference) tends to be more controllable - and definitely sounds better - than a light one.
Open G (DGDGBD low to high) is probably the easiest open tuning to get to grips with.
rather than try and cop jo bo from the outset. Try something like three blind mice or something else equally banal that way you can concentrate on getting the note rather than stuff like vibrato and glideinto notes with jo bo stuff just keep doing simple tunes so your intonation is where you want it sweet or sour. Once you have it accurate then try playing it with a slow vibrato and keep on building
- Seven Nation Army (Open A)
- Stop Breaking Down (Open E)
- Red Rain (Open A)
- Death Letter (Open G)
- Catch Hell Blues (Open A)
There are a few more but I can't remember which ones have slide.I prefer open D DADF#AD
for the lapsteel I obviously use a tone bar, for slide guitar I favour a ceramic slide- it doesn't get sweaty and has great tone.
Damping strings is essential.
I echo what Jez say, start off with a simple melody. I used amazing grace on the top two strings.
For inspiration I love Derek Trucks, he's incredible whether playing blues or his more lyrical style with Tedeschi Trucks.