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This necro bump is also a fantastic reminder that ~50 million people have been vaccinated in the US. There have been a very small number of severe, but treatable, reactions to vaccination. With 50 million more data points, we now know for sure that the initial trials accurately determined, if not underestimated, vaccine effectiveness.

The mRNA vaccine is the greatest scientific achievement in at least 50 years.

It's hard to deny that the Prizer/Moderna vaccines are better (i.e. effective) than J&J. How much more effective is debatable, because it is not possible to directly compare each of the trial data with one another. With that said, the most important outcomes, preventing hospitalization and death, are likely similar between all three vaccines.

Public health people/organizations are pushing the J&J vaccine, because it accomplishes the most important goal; get as many people vaccinated as soon as possible. They also probably want to avoid a class war that would happen if only the most powerful and wealthy in society received the best vaccines. My personal opinion...if I was in a high risk group, I would definitely get the P or M vaccine (which many high risk people have already done and will continue to do). Otherwise, i would take the first vaccine offered to me.

*Note* NONE of these vaccines are harmful. Only a handful (i.e. ~20 out of 50 million) of people experience serious reactions. The nonexistent to mild side effects from the vaccine are more dependent on your own immune system than the vaccine itself.

To the folks that are having difficulty with the fixed position doing anything.... disconnect wire #4. Viola

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Tayda resistors, in my experience. I measure every resistor before it goes on the board. Thousands of resistors without really any of them being out of spec.

Amazing! I screeched out loud when he started collecting rain water.

***Spoiler alert*** A side car, too?!?!

So, he had two kits for the reverb that were listed yesterday. He sent me a heads up message that I almost didn't see in time. I got the last one!
I've been pretty impressed with the sound of this one for a long time and I've gotta say, I'm pretty surprised that it seems to be a pretty simple circuit based around the Belton Brick. I'm looking forward to digging into this one for sure!

I got the other one! Thanks for putting this on my radar

Nice!
I also ordered a used one from Guitar Center that's supposed to be delivered today. Did it before I knew there were going to be any of these "kits" listed. Figured I could open it up and take a crack at tracing the circuit myself. It'll definitely be easier now having an unpopulated board to look over. I'd be happy to share some detailed gut shots of the original if you're interested......

It doesn't look like we'll get much detailed into on the wiring, so gut shots would be VERY helpful. Thanks!

So, he had two kits for the reverb that were listed yesterday. He sent me a heads up message that I almost didn't see in time. I got the last one!
I've been pretty impressed with the sound of this one for a long time and I've gotta say, I'm pretty surprised that it seems to be a pretty simple circuit based around the Belton Brick. I'm looking forward to digging into this one for sure!

I got the other one! Thanks for putting this on my radar

I'm almost done with mine.  I've corresponded with Kyle a few times. He is a very nice and helpful individual and this has been a fun project.  Does anyone know what model number the subminiature dpdt switches are?  The bushing needs to be a certain length for everything to fit properly.  I could also use some guidance wiring the 1P12T rotary switch he sent.  Thanks in advance.

Could you post pictures of your wiring or the text of your correspondence? That would be helpful!

Yeah, I saw your post and contacted the seller. He sent me that image. Sometimes it's best to go straight to the source

Distorque Pitch Incinerator. I'm surprised how rarely people build this circuit considering how unique and awesome it sounds.

http://distorqueaudio.com/hardware/projects/pitch-incinerator.html

Is this helpful?

So because they were doing the trials fairly quickly, there is a chance that they aren't quite as effective as original trials demonstrate.

No.

Down here in MD, it is a wreck!

20 and 30 something teachers were able to get the vaccine even though schools have been shut down for months and learning has been completely virtual BUT, elderly people (my mother included) even those with pre-existing conditions are still on a waiting list.

Its pretty sad... 

Are you sure you're getting the correct information? It seems that educators and 65+ are both in category 1c in MD and both groups are currently able to receive vaccinations pending availability.
https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/vaccine/

Also, I'm not sure that educators are the ones to villainize in this plan. Vaccination is a prerequisite to getting schools open again. I would've picked inmates to draw ire, but that's just me... https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2020/12/08/covid-vaccination-plans/

This is a handsome pedal!

Zoom in. The pad will be labeled with the net it is connected to.