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#54,761
ShawnG said:
USAF has tried to give up on the A-10 for decades. I’ve never been able to figure out why (I’m a retired USAF pilot and worked some A-10 issues for a short time at the Pentagon in the mid-90s).
It is, simply, the greatest aircraft ever made for doing what is does, close air support of troops in action. The fighter-weenies running the show cannot get past the fact that it isn’t an air-superiority fighter. But watch them run away like scared rabbits when that thing turns and points it gun in their “air-superior” direction.
There was no better feeling than flying a C-17 down low and having A-10s run cover for you. Made you feel invincible!!
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I bet! I’ve watched the GAU-8 fire and it reaps havoc! Like a larger version of the attack helicopter minigun. The paint scheme and false cockpit was unusual too, and while watching the maneuvers, it truly was difficult to predict where the thing was going to go next!
 
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ShawnG said:
USAF has tried to give up on the A-10 for decades. I’ve never been able to figure out why (I’m a retired USAF pilot and worked some A-10 issues for a short time at the Pentagon in the mid-90s).
It is, simply, the greatest aircraft ever made for doing what is does, close air support of troops in action. The fighter-weenies running the show cannot get past the fact that it isn’t an air-superiority fighter. But watch them run away like scared rabbits when that thing turns and points it gun in their “air-superior” direction.
There was no better feeling than flying a C-17 down low and having A-10s run cover for you. Made you feel invincible!!
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OT still, but that is badass.
 
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ShawnG said:
USAF has tried to give up on the A-10 for decades. I’ve never been able to figure out why (I’m a retired USAF pilot and worked some A-10 issues for a short time at the Pentagon in the mid-90s).
It is, simply, the greatest aircraft ever made for doing what is does, close air support of troops in action. The fighter-weenies running the show cannot get past the fact that it isn’t an air-superiority fighter. But watch them run away like scared rabbits when that thing turns and points it gun in their “air-superior” direction.
There was no better feeling than flying a C-17 down low and having A-10s run cover for you. Made you feel invincible!!
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OT, but I work for the Federal side of Forcepoint, my dad was career USAF, and my brothers served overseas in the Army. I at least have your back on the cybersecurity cross domain security front bro. Thanks for all you've done!
 
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Dear Sadowsky aficionados, I'm in search of an answer.

When comparing the German MetroLine basses I stumbled over a description of pickup placements:

The 21 fret jazz basses have their pickups in 60s position ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]). 60s position is a well established term I can work with.
However, the 24 fret jazz basses are supposed to sport "modern" pickup positions ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]). What is the difference to the 21 fret jazz exactly (besides frets and body shaping, obviously).

Thanks in advance!
 
#54,769
rowsi said:
Dear Sadowsky aficionados, I'm in search of an answer.

When comparing the German MetroLine basses I stumbled over a description of pickup placements:

The 21 fret jazz basses have their pickups in 60s position ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]). 60s position is a well established term I can work with.
However, the 24 fret jazz basses are supposed to sport "modern" pickup positions ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]). What is the difference to the 21 fret jazz exactly (besides frets and body shaping, obviously).

Thanks in advance!
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For basses you mentioend there, they are Vintage 5-21 and Vintage 5-24, Both featured Humcancelling PUs and located at 60s position. Only difference is 21 frets and 24 frets.

This one is Modern instead, featured soapbars pickups and located more toward the bridge.
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TimothyGroovy said:
For basses you mentioend there, they are Vintage 5-21 and Vintage 5-24, Both featured Humcancelling PUs and located at 60s position. Only difference is 21 frets and 24 frets.

This one is Modern instead, featured soapbars pickups and located more toward the bridge.
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Thank you very much. Yes, the different pickup positions for the modern metroline are obvious. Most likely there is a mistake in the description of the 24 fret jazz basses.
 
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After the pickguard discussion a few pages back I decided it was a satin J practice last night with a few people out front from the neighborhood. This bass never disappoints.
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Hey I'm "giving away" a black tort Metroline P4/PJ4 pickguard. Literally brand new, never mounted.

I'm gonna' put it in classifieds, but giving y'all first shot. All I need is mailing covered. I'd think maybe $5 should cover it for the continental USA? It's in a cardboard reinforced bubble envelope, 12x15, shipping from IL.

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Luckydog said:
no idea what size screws but an off-topic question....has the AF given up online trying to kill the A-10? In the 70s, I watched a demo on site of a pair of them attacking a tank force. The near hilltop level flight and astounding maneuverability of these planes was simply amazing. Incidentally, I see from one of your sales you are in KY? Thats where the demo was...Ft Knox. Sorry...back to rack ears.
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Brrrrrrrrt... Brrrrrrrrt... Brrrrrrrrt.
 
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Vic said:
Hey I'm "giving away" a black tort Metroline P4/PJ4 pickguard. Literally brand new, never mounted.

I'm gonna' put it in classifieds, but giving y'all first shot. All I need is mailing covered. I'd think maybe $5 should cover it for the continental USA? It's in a cardboard reinforced bubble envelope, 12x15, shipping from IL.

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looks like i can't delete this post, just fyi, it's gone. enjoy!
 
#54,777
SzunaP said:

I don't know if it was already posted here, it's a new RSD MetroExpress review by LowEndLoebster, I'd checked it at last. I'm curious about its sound with Okume body, never heard it.
Unfortunately it has a serious noise problem in active mode, I hope just a particular building/QC failure and not a standard "feature" at this series - unworthy would be for this brand. Maybe it will be an early manufacturing issue, and will be solved, I don't know if Roger could do anything about it...
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This has been addressed some time ago.
 
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