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So when you think of cities with high culture and vibrant music scenes on the east coast, what springs to mind? Obviously New York. Thanks to Drake, we all know about the growing music scene in Toronto. You prahbahbly musta tawt a Bawstan tew. Maybe Montreal or Philadelphia or even Baltimore crossed your mind.
Hah. Baltimore.
Time to check your cultural bias, pal. You passed over a quiet little city on the south shore of Lake Ontario, nestled in the Genesee River valley. It has a history as a hotbed of Abolitionism and Women’s Rights. It is the home of Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Bausch & Lomb, Western Union, Ragu and other innovative companies. It has a lively music scene, great nightclubs, world-renowned universities, thriving museums, arts & culture festivals, and live theatre. It is a true cultural gem that many folks overlook.
Yep. You bet your ass I am talking about Rochester, New York.
Since we know that Stoner Rock can come from anywhere, it should be no surprise that Rochester has produced one of the leading bands in this genre. This week we are going to check out a band you are going to want to listen to. If you know them, you love them. If you haven’t heard of them, you are going to thank me.
This week’s band is KING BUFFALO.
About Them
Hold on a sec. King Buffalo? Not King Rochester?
To be fair, King Rochester sounds like the villain in a Disney movie. Kinda hard to imagine that on a T-Shirt. King New York sounds like a particularly obnoxious Yankees fan (and yeah, finding a Yankees fan that isn’t obnoxious is a tough go). King Albany sounds like a car made by Kia.
But King Buffalo? That just works.
Our heroes didn’t start out together. King Buffalo were made up of members of two other Rochester area bands.
Randall Coon and Scott Donaldson were playing together in Velvet Elvis. That five piece band played heavy rock with space-based themes in the early 2010’s. Sean McVay and Dan Reynolds were in another band called Abandoned Buildings Club (side note: kinda neat that their initials were ABC), who had a pure psychedelic rock vibe. When both VE and ABC appeared to be having limited success, the four musicians decided to merge their talents into one band. Coon had handled vocals and guitar in Velvet Elvis and Donaldson had been rock solid on drums. McVay had done vocals and guitar in Abandoned Buildings Club and Reynolds had anchored the sound with his bass. All the pieces were there for a classic Beatles-esque lineup.
So out of the wreckage of ABC and VE, KB arose. The four members gelled so well that they were able to record their first demo - aptly titled Demo - in just two days. Their sound was immediately compared to tourmates and close friends All Them Witches. But where ATW were bluesy and sludgy, King Buffalo had produced songs full of space. Oh, there were heavy riffs for sure - but there were passages of music that were contrastingly lighter and further apart. The best example of these contrasts can be found in the more than 11 minutes of Providence Eye. The first six and a half minutes come at you at a lulling pace, enveloping you in the moment. You get swept up in the rolling riffs. But then the drop happens and you suddenly realize the song has been building to this peak. The tempo picks up and you ride a relentless rollercoaster until you hit the Black Sabbath-inspired outro, which takes you home. It is an emotional experience. The two other tracks - In Dim Light and Pocket Full of Knife are smaller essays on the same theme.
It was clear right from Demo that King Buffalo had some serious talent. But if you have listened to the band you will notice that one thing is starkly different on Demo than from any of their other releases: the vocals. Randall Coon was the lead vocalist on these recordings. If you play them up against anything since by the band they stand out. Our very own QotSA may have successfully had multiple vocalists on multiple tunes, but King Buffalo was destined to have Sean McVay take over the mic. Shortly after 2013’s Demo, Coon left the band to do a solo project called Skunk Hawk.
King Buffalo stood at a crossroads: did they look to replace Coon, or should they carry on as a Power Trio? The choice for them was obvious. McVay, Reynolds and Donaldson knew that they had fantastic potential together. They decided they didn't need anyone else.
Side note: Regular readers of these write ups know that All Them Witches just went through this exact crisis in 2019. What I didn’t share then is that ATW are close friends with KB. I would not be surprised to learn that ATW had some serious conversations about their lineup with the boys from KB before they, too, decided last year to pare down to just three members.
To re-christen their new lineup, in 2015 King Buffalo went in on a split EP with Swedish band Lé Betre (I mean, hooking up with a Swedish partner is a dream of mine, so I see the appeal.) They re-recorded their standout tune Providence Eye with McVay on vocals, as well as two new tracks - Like a Cadillac and New Time. New Time opens their side of the EP with an infectious, descending riff that hooks you immediately. It is clear from the lyrics - No wasting around, it’s a new time - that they had moved on from Coon. Like a Cadillac follows up and is a three and a half minute jam that leaves you wanting more. The re-recorded version of Providence Eye closes out their side of the split EP and leaves no doubt that they are in charge. It is a tighter, heavier version, and the amazing outro is so low down that it will make you want to rob your own house.
With their lineup now set, it was time to put together enough music to tour on. In 2016, King Buffalo released Orion. Here you can witness the melding of their influences into something majestic and fantastic, and it is here that they really develop their signature style.
To explain this style, you need to understand basic song structure.
Most pop songs tend to go verse - chorus - verse - chorus - bridge - chorus - chorus. Sure, you could add in a solo for the bridge, or a detailed intro or outro, or another verse - but this is a tried and true formula. Some variation of this dominates the pop charts to this day.
Not with King Buffalo songs. These guys are the masters of the drop, and you hear it in most of their tunes. QotSA fans are no strangers to that long build and release; it is an integral part of tunes like The Evil Has Landed, God is in the Radio, Song For The Dead, and I Appear Missing. One of the sickest drops ever recorded happens in the middle of the Them Crooked Vultures tune No One Loves Me & Neither Do I. It is where the music turns around, and a new riff takes over, often along with a pace change. It is then that you realize that the song has built to this climactic moment, and you are engulfed by the music.
King Buffalo does this better than anyone else, and you hear it clearly articulated, again and again, on the album Orion.
Take the song Kerosene for example.
A rolling bass riff from Reynolds establishes the song right out of the gate. Donaldson produces punchy drum beats with cymbal crashes at the end of each phrase. McVay’s slide guitar rounds out the intro. McVay’s vocals - very Ozzy like, if Ozzy had any semblance of self-control - frame the first verse, which ends in a fuzzy, heavy riff with crashing cymbals. This same pattern is repeated a second time and the drop is teased at just past three minutes in, but does not happen quite yet. The listener’s anticipation builds as the airy, soaring solo from McVay calls out in contrast to the rolling bass. After the guitar solo bridge, the band goes right back into the chorus. But then it happens: THE DROP. Just past 5 minutes in, the song takes a complete and abrupt turn for a totally different riff that is at the same time heavier and brand new, and yet has been there all the while.
What King Buffalo does brilliantly is subvert your musical expectations.
The standard structure is V-C-V-C-B-C-C.
Kerosene is V-C-V-C-B-C-DROP-OUTRO. Just when you subliminally expect something the same, you get something different.
The entire album is like that. Orion hardly sounds like a debut. It is a mature and deliberate soundscape built by talented musicians who are making significant choices about their art. Songs like Drinking From The River Rising open with an expansive and elastic topography, but drill down to the molten lava of heavy riffs and distorted fuzz. Sleeps On A Vine begins with one of the most zen riffs you’ve ever heard and ends in a tumultuous and heavy sonic assault that is pure controlled chaos. Every song on the album is a study in contrasts that leaves you with auditory whiplash and a burning desire for more.
They are that good.
King Buffalo were able to tour on their new material, and did so extensively. They played clubs and larger venues, often with friends and fellow Stoner Rockers All Them Witches and other bands like The Sword and Elder. In 2017, the released the EP Repeater as a follow up. It is just three songs (The vinyl ad reads, All songs on one side! No need to flip!) but it is a heck of a musical journey. The title track off the EP is 13+ minutes long and is one huge build. When the fuzz finally drops after almost 8 minutes, it is a true cathartic moment. It sneaks up on you, and is so welcome when it hits - especially after McVay’s repetition that “Every Day is the Same* - that you intrinsically understand how great it is when things finally change for the better. Too Little Too Late is an instrumental tune that is both enveloping and expansive. It is a terrific bridge to the final track, Centurion, which is an unbelievable groove. Centurion has three minutes of set up leading to an unreal fuzzy drop that is so dirty it will get you evicted from your apartment.
The influence of their touring with All Them Witches can also be seen on their next full length release, 2018’s Longing To Be The Mountain. Ben McLeod from ATW produced the album. ATW, The Sword and Elder are all thanked in the liner notes. The album picks up right where Repeater leaves off, with KB experimenting with long form songs like Morning Song and the title track, and shorter jams like Sun Shivers, Cosmonaut, and Quickening. Reynolds and McVay pepper the songs with synthesizer sounds that add colour and texture to the overall compositions. Donaldson drums with impeccable precision to provide each song with a safe mooring to return to, driving the guitars forward at the same time as he holds the rhythm in check. This is most clearly evident in Eye Of The Storm. The result is a rich tapestry of expansive and flowing music full of heavy jams and storytelling that will leave the listener wanting more. Their signature build-to-sonic-explosion style does not let fans down.
The success of Longing To Be The Mountain allowed for extensive touring across North America and Europe. It also led to appearances at bigger gigs, like at Rockpalast and the Stoned & Dusted desert rock event in 2019. Anyone that has seen any of their live work knows that King Buffalo are simply hypnotizing on stage. Reynolds’ bass work is reminiscent of Geddy Lee with his complex and flowing style. Donaldson brings controlled power to the drum kit, and is ready to cut loose when the drop comes. And McVay has become a true front man, comfortable with the lead voice on guitar and the microphone.
Their next release, Dead Star, dropped in 2020 and generated all kinds of buzz in the Stoner Rock scene. Of course, the tour planned to support it got axed when the entire world went into lockdown. But the (short album? EP?) is simply fantastic. Red Star Pt. 1 & 2 continues their long form examination and has everything you’d expect from them. Echo of A Waning Star is a lament of just over 3 minutes that is near-perfect. Ecliptic sounds like the soundtrack to a John Carpenter movie and is a complete jam with serious cool 1980’s vibes. Dead Star, the title track, is almost Radiohead-esque in its evocative and regretful take on death and decay.
But the standout track has to be Eta Carinae, which has one of the greatest musical drops and turn-arounds you will ever hear. The entire song pivots just past four minutes in and becomes a 70’s anthem worthy of Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. If you listen to no other tune here today, you have to check it out. It will absolutely get stuck in your head.
The band dropped their first live record, Live At Freak Valley, in 2020. This is a really nice retrospective/greatest hits album kinda deal. What stands out is just how fucking tight the band is live. With some bands, live versions veer wildly from the recorded ones - and not at all in a good way. This record is the opposite. You can clearly hear on Orion and Kerosene that KB are just that good live.
In the wake of the global pandemic, King Buffalo decided to musically capture the moment in time. They decided to release a trifecta of albums. 2021 saw them drop The Burden of Restlessness and then Acheron. The third record in this trio is 2022’s Regenerator. It is really important to consider all three records in this Triptych at the same time, for they are a sonic cycle.
TBOR is a descent into despondency. Acheron is about hitting rock bottom, and being in Hell. Regenerator is about finding a way to claw yourself back into the light. Each album stands on its own, but together they form a sweeping epic journey that we can all relate to.
TBOR is an album where the protagonist gradually loses the will to exist. There is a cry of deep frustration in Burning, a not-so-subtle reference to a plague in Locusts, a study in being confined indoors in Silverfish, and an outright statement that our hero is sinking in Loam. In fact, the lyrics tell us: “Still I press my face into the ground/I’m waiting for the hammer to fall.”
It is not a happy album.
Just when you think things have to get better, we get the 4-track jam of Acheron. In this record, our hero has fallen to his lowest point. He has descended to Hell. The title track - the first one on the album - makes this clear, when it says: “Waking up under the ground/Silver asleep on my tongue.”
Just in case you didn’t get the classic reference, Acheron is the river one must cross in Greek mythology to get to the underworld. Souls going to Hell had coins placed in their mouth to pay Charon, the ferryman, to take them across the river to Hades. So our hero did sink into the Loam in the last album, and finds himself in Hell. This theme is reinforced in Zephyr, who was the Greek God of the West Wind, and Shadows, which references what the Greeks used to call dead spirits - Shades. And just in case you had any doubt, the final track on the album is Cerberus, named after the three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades.
What is even cooler about Acheron is how it was recorded. Instead of a studio, they recorded the album underground in a cave.
Now that is commitment.
The final album in this cycle is 2022’s Regenerator. While the first two records were about descent, despondency, and hitting rock bottom, this record is about regaining hope and optimism, and finding a way to come back. We hear this clearly in the lyrics of the record’s final track, Firmament, which says: “Out of the loam I rise, embraced by the etheThe river below relieves my hands of silver” - clearly calling back to the tracks Loam and Acheron. And in case you didn’t know, in Greek mythology the Firmament means the Sky or the Heavens.
Our hero has left Hell behind, and ascended into Heaven.
References to positive mythology are all over this album, from the album art to the tracks Mercury and Avalon. It is a total jam. But the best song on the album might just be Mammoth. If you don’t like the guitar on this song, you and I can’t be friends.
I got a chance to see KB perform last year when they toured with Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. They are fucking tight. They were the opening act, but were the absolute highlight of the show. I want everyone to hear this band because they really are something special.
Go check them out.
Links to QOTSA
We know that QotSA front man Josh Homme and Kyuss invented Stoner Rock in the 1990’s. They were the genre-defining band. King Buffalo (and other bands like All Them Witches) have picked up this proverbial torch and are now bringing the sound to the next generation of fans. King Buffalo drummer Scott Donaldson is known to be a huge QotSA fan. Perhaps he saw them live when they played in Rochester in 2014 in support of ...Like Clockwork.
It is also sometimes easy to forget that Josh was not the only architect of the low desert sound. Original Kyuss Drummer and co-founder Brant Bjork wrote many Kyuss tunes and continues to be a leader in the music scene today. King Buffalo have played with Bjork at festivals three times: Freak Valley Festival, Black Deer Festival and the aforementioned Stoned & Dusted. There is also a planned collaborative project between Bjork and King Buffalo that may be coming our way soon.
The future is bright, my friends.
Their Music
Providence Eye
In Dim Light
Pocket Full of Knife
King Buffalo songs from the Split EP with Lé Betre
Kerosene -- live in 2016
Drinking From The River Rising
Orion - entire album on Genesee Live
RepeateCenturion -- Recorded Live in the Quarantine Sessions put out by the band
Live at Rockpalast in 2019 - includes songs from LTBTM
Longing To Be The Mountain - Quarantine Sessions
Quickening -- everything is cool until the snake head pops out. Red Star Pt. 2 -- the official video
Ecliptic
Eta Carinae
Dead Star - Full Album
Silverfish
The Knocks
Loam
Hours
Acheron
Shadows
Mammoth
Firmament
Show Them Some Love
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👉 ECB meeting next week 👉 Here's a chronological summary of every ECB speaker's comments since their last meeting in May 👉 A PDF version will be available on the weekend (see links in bio) 👉 Here we go...
Schnabel (Neutral) 2023-6-7 T-2: We have more ground to cover on rates, will depend on data how much more rates will have to increase, we need to see convincing evidence that inflation returns to our 2% target in a sustained and timely manner, a peak in underlying inflration would not be enough to declare victory, the impact of our policy on inflation is expected to peak in 2024, there is great uncertainty over the strength and speed of this process.
Knot (Hawk) 2023-6-7 T-2: The outlook for policy rates after July is unclear, will become more data-dependent after rate hikes in June and July, should not hesitate to keep raising rates if inflation stays high, peak interest rates will have to be maintained for a long time to keep inflation in check, upward risks to inflation are expected to dominate in years to come, prolonged tightening might still lead to stress in financial markets, inflation expectations in markets seem optimistic.
Makhlouf (n/a) 2023-6-7 T-2: Once we've reached a peak on rates they are likely to stay there for a while, not going to say how long that will be, rate hikes beyond summer would be a question of judgement, I'd be interested how the people pricing rate cuts by the end of the year are coming to that conclusion.
Knot (Hawk) 2023-6-6 T-3: Will keep tightening policy until we see inflation returning to 2% but this must be done step-by-step, inflation is still way too high but the worst is behind us, seeing first signs that policy tightening is being transmitted to the real economy.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-6-5 T-4: Several more rate hikes are still necessary, not certain rates will peak this summer, rates must be held until there is no doubt inflation is returning to 2% in the near term, underlying price pressures remain far too high and show little signs of abating, cautiously optimistic about German growth prospects over the rest of the year.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-6-5 T-4: No clear evidence that underlying inflation has peaked, price pressures remain strong, our rate hikes are being transmitted forcefully to financing conditions, full effects of our monetary policy measures are starting to materialize, it is very likely we will stop all reinvestments in APP.
Vujcic (n/a) 2023-6-5 T-4: Inflation risks are tilted to the upside, wage pressures are still very lively.
Makhlouf (n/a) 2023-6-2 T-7: Likely to see another rate hike at the next meeting, beyond probable hikes in June and July the picture is a lot less clear, inflation fall is very welcome but not definitive and underlying pressures are still quite strong.
Panetta (n/a) 2023-6-2 T-7: We have not reached the end of the rate hike cycle but we aren't far away from it, inflation is too high but there is no reason to worry, now is not the time to be too hasty raising rates, the debate will soon shift from level of interest rates to that of maintaining them over time, cannot rule out a technical recession in the Eurozone, committed to getting inflation back to 2% target.
Vasle (n/a) 2023-6-2 T-7: More rate hikes needed to get inflation to 2% target, core inflation remains high and persistent.
Rehn (Neutral) 2023-6-1 T-8: The monetary policy journey is not over yet, core inflation must slow before mulling easing, the inflation outlook continues to be too high for too long, a lasting rise in inflation expectations is an upside risk to inflation, the lags and the strength of policy transmission to the real economy remain uncertain.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-6-1 T-8: Upcoming rate hikes will be marginal, rate hikes are beginning to have an impact on inflation, we will bring inflation back to 2% by 2025.
Kazaks (Hawk) 2023-6-1 T-8: It is hard to say where interest rates will peak but rates will stay at their peak for a while.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-6-1 T-8: A big part of our journey to raise rates has been done but there is still some way to go, recent inflation data are positive but still far from target.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-6-1 T-8: We need to continue with rate hikes until we are sufficiently confident that inflation is on track to return to 2% in a timely manner, we cannot say that we are satisfied with the inflation outlook, a period of catch-up wage growth need not cause unduly persistent inflation over time, rate hikes are already feeding forcefully into bank lending conditions.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-5-31 T-9: It is quite likely that inflation has passed its peak in France, perseverance counts for more than speed regarding monetary policy, will bring inflation down to 2% between now and 2025, markets are absorbing QT smoothly and positively.
Müller (Hawk) 2023-5-31 T-9: Very likely that we will hike by 25 bps more than once, probably too optimistic to see rate cuts in early 2024, core inflation shows no signs of slowing yet.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-31 T-9: Inflation data today and yesterday has been positive, victory over inflation is not there yet but the trajectory is correct.
Visco (Dove) 2023-5-31 T-9: Must proceed with the correct degree of graduality now that rates are in restrictive territory, longer-term inflation expectations remain in line with the definition of price stability.
Centeno (n/a) 2023-5-31 T-9: Spain's CPI reading shows that Europe's inflation is easing, doesn't see a risk of monetary policy overshooting, reversal of supply shock should slow inflation.
Simkus (Hawk) 2023-5-30 T-10: Expects a 25 bps rate hike in June and July, September is too early to say.
De Cos (Dove) 2023-5-29 T-11: Policy tightening is well underway but based on the information currently available to us we have some way to go, interest rates will have to remain in restrictive territory for an extended period of time.
Wunsch (Neutral) 2023-5-27 T-13: We hiked 400 bps and we might have to do more, we have more ground to cover, real rates are still quite low, if fiscal policy remains supportive then monetary policy will have to do more to get inflation under control.
Lane (n/a) 2023-5-26 T-14: The ECB shouldn't predict where rate hikes will end, no sense of certainty on the terminal rate, uncertainty in inflation dynamics is high, food inflation will reverse later this year, energy price fall will feed into core prices but timeframe is uncertain, there is some upside risks to wage growth.
Makhlouf (n/a) 2023-5-26 T-14: My lead option is to hike rates in June and July, open about subsequent decisions, haven't seen wage settlements that raise concerns on a Eurozone level, very relaxed about market pricing of rates.
Vujcic (n/a) 2023-5-26 T-14: It is questionable if we will be able to get to 2% inflation in the next two years, inflation momentum is still persistent.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-5-25 T-15: Rates should peak in the next three meetings, rates are clearly in restrictive territory, we have completed most of the rate hike journey, monitoring the passthrough of "massive" past rate hikes.
Knot (Hawk) 2023-5-25 T-15: We need at least two more rate hikes, both should be 25 bps each, totally open-minded on what happens with rates after summer, should stay put for a significant period of time, market pricing of rate cuts is overly optimistic, headline inflation peak behind us but not sure if at peak of underlying inflation, most of the impact of the ECB's tightening is still in the pipeline.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-25 T-15: Wages pose upside risk to inflation outlook, fiscal policy is an important factor for inflation, governments should roll back related support measures as the energy crisis fades, banking tensions add to downside inflation risks.
Panetta (n/a) 2023-5-24 T-16: The GC is to decide in October whether to launch preparation phase to develop and test a digital Euro, the ECB would issue a digital Euro but not distribute it.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-5-23 T-17: Several more rate hikes are needed to tame inflation, will need to maintain peak rate for a sufficiently long time until inflation has fallen sustainably.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-23 T-17: The non-bank financial sector remains particularly exposed to asset price corrections and credit risk should corporate sector fundamentals deteriorate substantially, more concerned about conflict between monetary and fiscal policy than about financial instability.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-5-23 T-17: Rate are yet to reach sufficiently restrictive levels, rates are to stay restrictive as long as necessary.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-5-22 T-18: The primary question today is not how much further to hike rates but how large the pass-through is of what is already in the pipe, expects that we will be at the terminal rate not later than September, how long we maintain rates is now more important than the precise terminal level, we can hike or pause at the next three meetings, in the current tightening cycle the lag in policy transmission may be at the upper end of 1-2 year range.
De Cos (Dove) 2023-5-22 T-18: The ECB still has some way to go to tight monetary policy, interest rates will have to remain in restrictive territory for extended periods to achieve inflation goal.
Lane (n/a) 2023-5-22 T-18: The markets believe that inflation will come back to 2% in the foreseeable future.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-5-21 T-19: We are not done yet, we are not pausing based on the information I have today, the inflation outlook is too high for too long, we have covered a large chunk of the journey towards taming inflation and bringing it back to our target, so many things can go wrong that we cannot give forward guidance.
Schnabel (Neutral) 2023-5-19 T-21: The ECB can continue to do whatever is needed to bring inflation back to 2% in a timely manner, wage growth has picked up substantially and as a result there are concerns about second-round effects on inflation, financial stability is a precondition for price stability and vice versa, we have a clear mandate of price stability, inflation expectations are stubbornly high, it seems fiscal policy is too expansionary.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-5-19 T-21: ECB will be courageous to take needed decisions to bring inflation back to 2%, we are heading towards more delicate decisions going forward, we should not trade off price stability and financial stability, will do whatever is necessary to deliver price stability.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-18 T-22: There is still scope to keep raising rates but most of the tightening has already been done, does not know what the end point is going to be.
Rehn (Neutral) 2023-5-17 T-23: Need to see core CPI slow substantially.
De Cos (Dove) 2023-5-17 T-23: The ECB is getting near the end of its tightening cycle, transmission of monetary policy remains strong.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-17 T-23: Concerns are mounting about the outlook for commercial real estate loans, Eurozone banks may benefit less from higher rates than expected.
Holzmann (Hawk) 2023-5-16 T-24: We need to go beyond a 4% interest rate to fight inflation, would have preferred a 50 bps hike at the May meeting, core inflation is unlikely to slow much more this year, hikes above 25 bps are probably not possible now, we shouldn't pause hikes until we reach 4%.
Makhlouf (n/a) 2023-5-16 T-24: We have lost a degree of trust, that affects what we should be doing with our decision making, we should do more in terms of thinking about the audience we're talking to.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-14 T-26: We have now entered the home stretch of our monetary policy tightening path, we are returning to normalcy with 25 bps steps.
Kazimir (n/a) 2023-5-14 T-26: The ECB may need to keep raising rates longer than previously thought, convinced there are more meetings ahead where we will decide on raising rates, would also be satisfied with a 50 bps hike but 25 bps is a return to normal, the key point is that core inflation is still creeping up and that's proof we haven't solved the problem yet.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-5-12 T-28: Latest rate hike won't be the last, inflation is still too high and too strong, need to be sure that the inflation wave ends.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-5-11 T-29: Meeting-by-meeting approach is the right path for the ECB, nothing is off the table for the September meeting, moving closer to restrictive territory but not there yet, need at least a year-and-a-half to see core inflation closer to 2%.
De Cos (Dove) 2023-5-11 T-29: We are now closer to the final cycle of rate hikes.
De Guindos (Dove) 2023-5-11 T-29: There can be more rate hikes, how many depends on the data, rate decision had a very high consensus, don't believe anybody who names a terminal rate, markets can be wrong about terminal rates, inflation will undoubtedly fall, worried about core inflation and services, underlying inflation will fall too, we have to assess the impact of interest rate hikes on financing conditions.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-5-10 T-30: We have travelled most of the way on rate hikes, what's still lying ahead is "more marginal", it is the future impact of past rate hikes that should for the most part allow us to reach out objective within two years.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-5-10 T-30: We are not done hiking yet, approaching the final stretch of rate hikes, still work to be done on core inflation, we are holding the course on monetary policy.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-5-10 T-30: We still have more ground to cover in the fight against inflation, have to move in a very deliberate and decisive way, there are factors that can induce significant upside risks to the inflation outlook, have to be extremely attentive to potential risks and particularly wage increases.
Centeno (n/a) 2023-5-10 T-30: ECB rates to remain high for some time after rate peak, rates should start to come down some time in 2024, interest rate adjustment is still underway.
Sources (n/a) 2023-5-10 T-30: Bloomberg: some ECB members are saying a September hike may be needed.
Stournas (n/a) 2023-5-10 T-30: Barring any drastic changes rate hikes will be over this year, we are close to the end of the tightening cycle, cannot say how many more rate hikes are still needed, may possibly return to very low rates again but don't know that yet.
Schnabel (Neutral) 2023-5-9 T-31: No doubt that we will have to do more on inflation, rate cuts are highly unlikely for the foreseeable future.
Kazaks (Hawk) 2023-5-9 T-31: Rate-hiking may not be finished in July, doing too little remains the greater danger, bet on spring 2024 rate cuts is "significantly premature", not impossible for the ECB to hike or pause as the Fed cuts.
Nagel (Hawk) 2023-5-9 T-31: Interest rates should rise further, could have imagined a 50 bps hike at the last meeting but is okay with the 25 bps, the market is not always right about the ECB terminal rate.
Kazimir (n/a) 2023-5-9 T-31: Slowing hikes lets the ECB go higher for longer, there's plenty of ground to cover, according to available statistics the ECB will need to maintain raising rates for longer than expected, projections point to September as the earliest time to judge the effectiveness of measures and if inflation is moving towards the target.
Vasle (n/a) 2023-5-9 T-31: Inflation is becoming increasingly stubborn, our job on inflation is not yet complete, we need to see a change in core inflation, more rate hikes will be required, avoiding a recession is possible.
Vujcic (n/a) 2023-5-9 T-31: More rate hikes will be required to return inflation to target.
Knot (Hawk) 2023-5-8 T-32: Rate hikes are starting to have an impact but more will be needed, policy works with a certain delay so the biggest effects of what we've done so far are still in the pipeline, supported last week's 25 bps hike, could support further hikes above 5% if needed.
Lane (n/a) 2023-5-8 T-32: There is still a lot of momentum in food and core inflation.
Villeroy (Neutral) 2023-5-5 T-35: Favours smaller rate hikes, change in rate increase rhythm is an important signal, there will likely be several more hikes but we have done the essential, our goal is to win the fight against inflation without triggering a recession.
Müller (Hawk) 2023-5-5 T-35: It is prudent to allow previous hikes to make an impact.
Simkus (Hawk) 2023-5-5 T-35: Interest rates are not high enough and will need to be raised further, we will keep rates high for a sufficiently long time to get inflation back to 2%.
Visco (Dove) 2023-5-5 T-35: The peak of ECB interest rates may not be too far off, market's view of the terminal rate is "an important reference point" for the ECB, policy can only be moving towards higher rates, must proceed with caution, policy is being transmitted into the economy in an "energetic" way.
Lagarde (Dove) 2023-5-4 T-36: We know that we have more ground to cover, 25 bps hike had almost unanimous support, some suggested 50 bps and some said 25 bps but no one said no change, not making any commitment to rate cuts at any point, this is not a pause, very strong consensus around the path we chose, we are continuing the hiking process, this is a journey and we have not arrived yet, will continue to follow a data-dependent approach, reports from corporates regarding borrowing suggest that rates are restrictive, corporate demand for bank loans was "really, really down", price pressures remain strong, incoming information broadly supports medium-term outlook formed at the previous meeting, private domestic demand and consumption likely to remain weak, no longer says growth risks are to the downside.
Sources (n/a) 2023-5-4 T-36: Reuters: Some ECB policymakers see 2-3 rate hikes ahead, Holzmann was the lone holdout but didn't have a vote at the meeting, policymakers reached a deal on smaller hike in return for guidance for more hikes ahead and an APP wind down, policymakers don't see the need to sell APP bonds.

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I think I'm finally done with this stage of upgrading the JBL audio in my 2021 OR. I'm posting here in case it helps anyone out who is considering starting down this path.
tl;dr: The JBL audio package is frustratingly poor from the head unit's clumsy interface and lack of wireless CarPlay and AndroidAuto to the weird amp to the muddy speakers. I went through a number of iterations and ended up with something that maybe cost too much, but addresses a lot of these issues.
Parts list at the end.
What I wanted to address:

1. Sound quality. Especially the harshness in the upper range and the muddiness in the mid and lower bass.
2. Lack of Wireless CarPlay

What I wouldn't give up:

1. 360 camera functionality including View button access.
2. Camera/screen clarity.
3. No floating/halo over-sized screens.

First try: Wireless CarPlay USB
I purchased and returned two different Wireless CarPlay USB adapters. I kept a third and used it for six months. These were all slow to connect -- 30-90 seconds -- and unreliable. Many times after waiting over two minutes for the connection, I would need to unplug/plug the USB adapter to reboot the thing.
Didn't try: Pro upgrade
I spoke to a local installer who suggested that anything short of pulling the JBL amp or adding post-JBL-amp DSP was going to fail. He suggested a price tag starting at about $3k and quickly heading toward $5k. Not in my price range.
Second try: Trail Grid Pro Sony XAV-AX6000 plug-n-play bundle
Kudos to the guys at Trail Grid Pro for putting this together. The wiring harness, Maestro pre-programming, and install videos were all great.
The Sony XAV-AX6000 is not great.
I paid $900 for this. It is now $768.
There was a very minor improvement in the sound quality. Probably based on the EQ that's available in the Sony and possibly on it just being a better head unit than the JBL (which is actually a Pioneer).
I returned it to Trail Grid Pro because the screen is awful. It's 800x600 and is significantly smaller than the JBL screen. The cameras were bordering on unusable.
Trail Grid Pro was easy with returns.
What I learned:

1. The Meastro RR is capable of retaining camera and steering wheel control functionality.
2. Screen quality is very important.
3. The HU can effect sound quality in some way even without replacing the amp or speakers.

Third try: Audiofrog separates
I changed tactics and decided to get some speakers from Crutchfield.
I initially went with the Audiofrog G60S. Coming from Crutchfield it included both wiring and door adapters/mounts. These are 6.5" "woofers" and 1" tweeters.
I did this install with the included Audiofrog in-line crossovers.
These did not sound good. I think the combination of the in-line crossovers and the JBL amp's channel tuning just broke the signal to the speakers.
What I learned:

1. Still no idea if Audiofrog is any good.
2. Replacing the door speakers is not as scary as it first appears.
3. The flush mount tweeter brackets sold by Crutchfield require a lot of modification to fit in the Tacoma dash.
4. The JBL tweeters have a soldered on connector that you need to cut off and re-use because nobody sells/provides that connectoadapter.
5. If people tell you that the JBL front door speakers are wired through your dash tweeters, they're wrong. At least for a 2021 w/ JBL.
6. The 89db 4ohm speakers were still plenty loud with the stock HU and amp.

Fourth try: Low-end Focal coaxials
I kept these.
Front Door: ACX 690 3-way 6x9 coaxials
Dash: TWU 1.5
Back Door: ACX 165 2-way 6.5 coaxials
Ordered from Crutchfield with the install kit.
I know some folks hate on coaxials, but going from 6 drivers to 12 drivers, getting full range sound from the doors, and not having to mess with crossovers to do it, all worked for me in this application.
The sound quality was better, but I still wanted to try to get Wireless CarPlay and see if the Focals would benefit from more EQ and better quality in the HU.
What I learned:

1. The plastic adapters to get the speakers in the doors were necessary. Even though the JBLs are 6x9 and 6.5, the threads on the door did not line up with the speaker mounting holes on the 6x9 and 6.5 Focals.
2. I still like Focals. I've given them lots of money for speakers, and I enjoy all of them.
3. Better SQ doesn't make the JBL HU any less annoying.
4. If you try to put rubber or foam baffles or cups on the door speakers, you have to be very careful about window clearance. My fronts are currently un-baffled with adhesive weather stripping where the plastic speaker adapter meets the door. That seems to work for now.

Fifth try: Alpine iLX-507
I bought this from Crutchfield with the Maestro RR and install kit.
I paid about $885.
There is now a bundle from Trail Grid Pro for $867.
It's basically all the same stuff, but Trail Grid Pro will program your Maestro, connect the wires, and bundle things up neatly for you.
There's no way I'd pull my install and return it to Crutchfield for $18, but if I'd noticed the Alpine bundle was available from TGP when I ordered, I probably would have done that.
TGP may also have solutions for connecting the factory GPS and Satellite Radio antennas and for using the stock microphone. Crutchfield doesn't have those.
The only place Trail Grid Pro seemed worse than Crutchfield was with the mounting adapter. The TGP adapter on the Sony was cheap plastic and was cracked when I got it. They offered to send a replacement, but, at that point, I knew I was returning the Sony. The adapter bundled by Crutchfield is better.
The Alpine is a superior HU to the Sony.
What the Alpine gets right:

1. It is a 720p screen. The physical screen is smaller than the JBL, but the clarity is much much better than either the JBL or Sony.
2. Your Toyota cameras are better than you think they are. I was shocked at how much better the 360 and reverse camera look on the Alpine screen. The images are noticeably smaller, but you can actually see more of what's going on.
3. The Alpine improved the SQ to a point that I can live with. There's still a sense that the JBL amp is under-performing and "doing things" to the signal that it shouldn't, but I actually enjoy listening to the Focals through the Alpine -- which is more than I can say for the either the JBL speakers or the JBL HU.
4. Integrated Wireless CarPlay on the Sony and Alpine is far beyond what the USB adapters provide. Almost instant connection. Actually faster than connecting the JBL HU over a USB cable.
5. The Alpine has dual USB on the rear. One of those can be connected to the Toyota USB using the Toyota adapter. I've got the other one tucked under the dash with a 256gb flash drive on it. It's full of FLAC that I can listen to if I don't want to use my phone, and it's relatively easy to pull out and update.

What's still not great:

1. SQ is still not perfect. That JBL amp is doing its thing.
2. Auto-source selection is fiddly. This seems to be a problem with CarPlay everywhere. Doing something like looking at a map in CarPlay while listening to the radio or USB source is harder than it should be. Spotify is the worst offender. Even quitting Spotify on the phone doesn't always get CarPlay and the HU to stop trying to use Spotify as its audio source.
3. Wireless CarPlay would be nicer if the Wireless charging pad worked. Dammit Toyota.
4. USB file browsing on the Alpine is sub-par. It's functional, but sort of 2005-esque.

General Thoughts:

1. If you want to improve SQ and the usability of the HU, you can do OK for around $1500. Much less probably won't get you there, and great sound probably requires much more.
2. Self-install is workable with install kits from either Crutchfield or Trail Grid Pro. Both companies are responsive and easy with returns. TGP likes to spam, and their unsubscribe seems broken. Other than that, no complaints for either company.
3. There are good tools at the iDataLink Maestro site. You can find exactly what functions are available and supported for a given combination of vehicle, HU, Maestro module, and Maestro harness. iDataLink also responds to support requests over email.

Final Parts List:
Speakers. Crutchfield. $450 w/ install kits.
Front Door: ACX 690 3-way 6x9 coaxials
Dash: TWU 1.5
Back Door: ACX 165 2-way 6.5 coaxials
HU. Crutchfield. $885 w/ install kit including Maestro RR and Toyota and Alpine harnesses.
Also available as a kit from Trail Grid Pro for slightly less.
Alpine iLX-507

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/EoXMrAh
Geissele SSA Trigger Brand New/Never Used
$160 Shipped
Magpul MBUS Pro Front & Rear Brand New/Never Used $119 Shipped
Daniel Defense Grip N Rip Charging Handle Brand New/Never Used
$69 Shipped
Aero Enhanced Buffer Tube, Magpul ASAP QD Endplate, Aero Castle Nut Endplate has two dimples from previously being staked, as seen in pics. Tube has small little ding near the threads, looks good otherwise, also seen in pics.
$45 Shipped
SBA3 Braces w/ Buffer Tube & Endplate Brand New/Never Used, 1 black, 1 FDE, Endplate shown is the endplate that’s on both of them. $50 Each Shipped
Daniel Defense 556 Flash Hider Hasn't had a round fired through it, got replaced by a Surefire on a new upper. 1.875" long. No crush washer included.
$29 Shipped
BCM Compensator Mod1 7.62/300Blackout Brand New/Never Used, crush washer not included
$39 Shipped

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/Dr5XV0t
Big house cleaning. Pricing includes domestic shipping in lower 48 + Paypal fees. Paypal only. If I have the box, it's in the photo.
Note - I shot everything individually last night, so the single photos have a 6/7 timestamp for each. See the above link for everything together with today's timestamp.
Please include item number in any dibs + DM to me. Thanks!
EDIT - Just noticed on mobile app the table scrolls way far to the right. Sorry about that - first time using a table on one of these. It is a lot easier to view on desktop or mobile browser.

Item	Price (shipped)	Notes	Photos
1) Scalarworks LEAP/01 - 1.93cm	$85 - SOLD	Some use, just moved to Unity.	https://imgur.com/a/2kXY4PZ
2) Scalarworks LEAP/01 - 1.93cm	$85 - SOLD	Some use, just moved to Unity.	https://imgur.com/a/2kXY4PZ
3) Scalarworks LEAP/06 for Aimpoint Magnifier - 1.93cm	$150 - SOLD	Believe never used.	https://imgur.com/a/2kXY4PZ
4) Scalarworks LEAP/06 for Aimpoint Magnifier - 1.93cm	$120	Painted green, some use. Done my best to remove paint but a few minor spots left in nooks.	https://imgur.com/a/2kXY4PZ
5) Aimpoint 3X-C Magnifier	$200 - SOLD	Some use and corresponding scuffs (visible in photos) but glass is good to go.	https://imgur.com/a/2kXY4PZ
6) Holoson EPS Red 2 MOA	$275 - SOLD	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/475LvW7
7) Holosun 507C X2	$200 - SOLD	Run on 45 offset on a 14.5. Some marks on the body, but fully functional and no damage to glass.	https://imgur.com/a/R7s1UWq
8) EOTech EXPS3-0	$575 - SOLD	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/wtRdX5B
9) Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25 EBR-7C MRAD	$550	~60 rounds on 308 bolt. Some signs of wear (visible in photos) but glass is pristine.	https://imgur.com/a/eq8S9Z6
10) Magpul Bipod - M-Lok	$75 - SOLD	Coyote	https://imgur.com/a/nxsCtq7
11) Kagwerks Slimline Extended Slide Release	$40	Brand new.	https://imgur.com/a/nxsCtq7
12) Cloud Rein 1.0	$175 - SOLD	A bit of wear on the button. Otherwise a tank. Just replaced with the 2.0.	https://imgur.com/a/nxsCtq7
13) Surefire Warcomp	$90 - SOLD	Never used, but don't have the washers or box anymore. Some scuffs just from being around in my tool kit.	https://imgur.com/a/nxsCtq7
14) 7.5" Upper (Build Below)	$500	Never used - just not moving forward with the build. Aero M4E1 Upper, BA 7.5" Modern Barrel with Pinned Gas Block, Noveske PIG, Steamlight HLX in Cloud Defensive on Arisaka Mount, 9" BCM MCMR Rail, Emissary Handbrake + Magpul Rail Covers, 45 Offset QD Mount, and Strike Industries Dust Cover. Still needs a forward assist.	https://imgur.com/a/jo7wBtr
15) Sangin Professional - DLC / Black / Divers	$600	Find myself just wearing my Atlas all the time. Worn less than 10 times, great shape.	https://imgur.com/a/wZGKeMT
16) Sangin Kinetic II Limited Edition - Midnight	$600	Same as above.	https://imgur.com/a/tKaz1rO
17) Sangin Overlord - DLC	$450 - SOLD	Same as above.	https://imgur.com/a/qyueb5d
18) Spiritus Systems LV-119 Black + MK4 + Back Panel	$550	Worn a handful of times with Hesco SAPI-M plates. Includes: Front + Rear Overt Plate Bags, Size 1 Elastic Cummerbund, Trifold Shoulder Cover, Back Panel Core, GP & Flashbang Back Panel, Sack, MK4 with Triple 556 and double pistol + half flap	https://imgur.com/a/od7fDtF
19) Spiritus Systems Multicam MK4 Chest Rig + Accessories	$125 - SOLD	MK4 + Sack + Fat Strap + Triple Mag + Double Pistol + Half Flap + BLACK Backstrap	https://imgur.com/a/2gcualw
20) Spiritus Systems Black Thing 2 + Sack	$125 - SOLD	Thing 2 + Fat Strap + Back Strap + Sack	https://imgur.com/a/4QDXH3a
21) Spiritus Systems MK4 Black	$75 - SOLD	MK4 with Triple 556 and double pistol + half flap	https://imgur.com/a/WPQOHIj
22) Spiritus Systems Bank Robber Black	$50 - SOLD	Bank Robber + Skinny Stap + Back Strap	https://imgur.com/a/WWQepEM
23) Spiritus Systems MCB Molle Back Panel	$50	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/u1M1b1v
24) Spiritus Systems MCB Spud Pouch	$40	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/l9evnjf
25) Spiritus Systems MCB Flash Bang Pouch	$25	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/l9evnjf
26) Spiritus Systems Black Placard	$40	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/p3aD4Qc
27) Spiritus Systems Black Small Pouch	$30	Brand New	https://imgur.com/a/p3aD4Qc
28) Trex Arms Orion Belt - Multicam + Accessories	$150	Trex Orion Outer (L) + Inner (L) + Esstac Rifle + Double Pistol + Blue Force Boo Boo	https://imgur.com/a/07BjhYo
29) WRMFZY Rhodesian Woobie - XL	$65	Rains here too much, just never wore.	https://imgur.com/a/u9nDPaL

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Timestamp https://imgur.com/4X22jfy
Paypal Only. All prices include G&S fees.
Shipping $4 for first item $1 for each additional item
MFT BATTLELINK Extreme Duty Minimalist Stock Scorched Dark Earth
Brand New No Box $20
Magpul MOE® Grip FDE
Very little salt used once $10
Magpul MIAD® GEN 1.1 Grip Kit FDE
Like new plain base no lube bottle $17
MFT REACT Folding Verital Grip Black
Little salt $10
Magpul MOE® Enhanced Trigger Guard Polymer ODG
Brand New in package $4
Magpul MOE to RVG
Brand New no package $1
Vortex Optics Sport Cantilever Riflescope Mount 30mm 2" Offset
Brand New in package $70
Aero M5 (.308) Stripped Upper Receiver & Upper Parts Kit
Brand New $105
KNS Anti Rotation Pins
Like new $10
Cling Tape Roll Camouflage X2
Brand new $2 each

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/hrR4Yaf
-Aero EPC9 Complete Upper: 5.5in Barrel, 4.8in Aero Handguard, Aero EPC9 BCG, FDE Aero Breach Charging Handle, Back Up Irons——> $520 shipped
-SB Tactical 9mm HBPDW Brace: ——->$240 shipped
-Scalarworks Leap 1.57” MRO mount with screws ——> $120 shipped
Get everything for $800 PM me offers. Let’s work!

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/2LfZwQq
Aero upper, 10” STNGR handguard, 12.5 ballistic advantage barrel, Magpul stubby VFG, Viridian GDO 25 and fts magnifier, FDE mbus gen 3, a2 flash hider. Optics are solid, newer brand but they held zero for me. Less than 500 rounds thru this set up, everything’s put together well and functions. Looking to sell for $300 with everything in the picture on it but feel free to shoot me an offer. Also looking for a x300u-B if you want to work out a trade.

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/ZoWVlru
Help me afford more junk I don’t need
$400- 300 BLK upper, 11.3” Wilson combat stainless barrel 1:7 $220, pistol length gas system $40, SI strike rail $180, Aero receiver $100, SI J COMP $50, no BCG or CH. never fired
$85 - Romeo 5. Mounted never fired. I do not have the low profile riser. Just the rifle one.
$40- BCM charging handle
$95 - streamlight HL-X
$60- Glock 19 overwatch precision TAC trigger /new
$60- ITTS trigger Glock 19/ new
$70- KRISS Vector mlok handguard with rail and hand stop
$30- geissele trigger guard
$30 - fab defense grip
$40 - SBA 3
I’ll cut deals on anything ordered together. $15 for the grip and $20 for the sba-3 if you buy something else.
Please COMMENT AND PM
Thanks!

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/klI0ioj
NO SPLITTING.
-$1045 or reasonable offer
I'm selling everything here as a bundle. Comment here then pm. No chats. If my prices are off then comment here. Only Paypal G&S, fees included. No notes. Price is shipped.
-$75 16" Ballistic Advantage 5.56 midlength barrel, gas block and tube. Used for 22lr conversion for 500 rounds so gas system needs good cleaning.
-$190 15" Blem Geissele mk16 DDC handguard. One of three barrel nut holes was damaged during my install. Nut also scratched.
-$290 Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 FDE No battery, only light/switch. Low salt.
-$250 Franklin Armory CA7 5.56 BOLT ACTION upper with 7.5" 1x9 barrel, basic charging handle, and 5.56 BCG. Only dry fired and mounted accessories. No gas system. Barrel has no gas port so it can also work for a 22lr conversion.
-$18 Franklin Armory pistol buffer tube kit. Has damage on the checkered pattern from removal. It had thread locker. Does not come with castle nut and I'm not sure if it can use one.
-$75 B5 SOPMOD stock in coyote
-$2 Basic grip
-$15 BCM MOD 3 pistol grip
-$35 Aero Precision carbine buffer kit
-$20 Geissele maritime bolt catch
-$75 Geissele DDC Airborne charging handle. Only dry fired with.
-Bought this a while ago and its been collecting dust so I want to sell it today.
-No Splitting, Whole Bundle for $1045
-Sorry for the confusion guys. Yes, I'm selling everything together. I am open to a reasonable offer. Thanks

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/sNArsTp
Howdy all. It's time to free up room in the safe as it is starting to overtake the room, top of dresser, top of safe, and closet. Venmo, PayPal F&F, cashapp accepted. The price you see is the price you pay shipping included (besides add on items) Need more or better pics? Just ask. If prices are out of line, make me an offer, I want this stuff gone to a loving home.
Trades>bundles>dibs>PM's.
$55 Magpul ACS in black, light salt. With sling swivel pocket installed.
$40-Crossbreed Super Tuck for TLR-7 sub Hellcat, horse leather, red dot cut
$40-Werkz IWB for Hellcat with TLR7 sub/optic cut. Comes with add on dual j clips, never installed. Basically new, only used like twice.
$25-Bravo concealment OWB for Glock 19/17 with TLR1. Comes with pancake loops (never installed) Only used for nightstand gun holster.
$30- 2 holsters for glock 17 with TLR7. These are from when the TLR7 had the weird side button, but I assume will work with newer TLR7a lights, but I do not have a new style TLR7a to test. 1 Gearcraft IWB with concealment claw, 1 unknown OWB. Unknown holster has sharpie mark where I marked to heat it and reshape for better retention, so consider it a freebie with the IWB.
$45- Cloud Defensive LCS for Surefire ST-07 tape switch. New, never used. I'm too poor for Surefire lights, ordered by mistake because I can't read.
$375 PSA 14.7 CHF chrome lined pin and weld upper. Factory PSA upper purchased middle/late last year dirrect from PSA. Added Magpul dust cover. Less than 100 rounds through it. No BCG or CH. Ran great. Too nice to be my loanebeater upper. This one: https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-14-7-mid-lenght-premium-5-56-nato-1-7-13-5-m-lok-pinned-welded.html
$215-Sinus clear-er 9000 upper, built by me. This was my first AR, so dont shame me too much. Cerro forge forward assist upper (probably an Anderson) with a 6"ish? DPMS 1/9 twist chrome lined barrel. Pistol length gas. FSP cut down to clear a Fortis REV-9 Keymod handguard. KAK flash can. No BCG or CH. Light salt on the upper, light mark on the underside of the rail where I had a AFG mounted because I like not shooting my hand. I cannot even begin to explain how loud this thing is. I always put foamies in, then also used muffs. Tired of waiting for a cold range to go hang new targets? Just get this out, do a mag dump and you usually end up with the range to yourself very shortly. $215? Idk what it's worth, make me an offer if that's not reasonable. I don't really want to part out because somebody "borrowed" my armorers wrench.
Add on items below. $5 shipping if bought alone, free shipping if bought with something else. Buy 2 add ons and I'll cover shipping.
$15 Trinity Force Chinese AF buffer kit. Comes with tube, spring, and carbine buffer. Not sure what I expected. $15
$15- cabrine length M4 ribbed for your pleasure handguard. Probably off of a PSA. Looks new. $15
$20-rifle length ribbed for your pleasure handguard. Came off a PSA premium 20", immediately replaced with RAS5 for GWOT drip. $20
$15-Shockwave birds head grip for Mossberg 500/590. Comes with screw and washers. No plug, not sure the originals had a plug, and this one is old. Low salt biggest imperfection is around the screw hole.
$15-Mossberg 500 plastic corn cob pump. With "don't shoot your hand off strap" low salt, whoever put the strap on did a bad job at getting the screws symmetrical, but it works
$10-Polymer heat shield for Mossberg 500 will not work with Magpul fore end
$10 NDZ anodized red aluminum safety for mossberg 500. Will include screw and little ball.
$15-Odin works XGMR-1. Fits New Frontier style AR9 lowers. New in package. Bought wrong one.
$20 Blue Force gear Standard Issue Vickers sling. Well-used, absolutely ratfucked would be another way to put it. Still works fine, just frayed on some edges. Great for your clone correct beat to fuck GWOT larp. I bought this as surplus, and took a risk not seeing a picture. Smelled like rancid assholes, 3 trips through the washing machine mostly got the smell out, remaining sand from the Middle East included for free. NO QD's
Free items (2) gun locks. New in bag with keys. Free with any purchase, just let me know how many you want.
Trades I may be interested in, money on top could go either way with trades:
Holosun Aems (Non core) red
Holosun 515cm red
T-Rex Arms Lightbar m-lok
Mbus PRO rear sight
Streamlight TLR1 HL
BCM KAG m-lok- black
KAC (or P&S) broomstick VFG
BFG sling in the Lord's plaid (Multicam) (Non multicam colors considered)
Other trades considered, shoot your shot, king

Can I put a PSA dagger “compact X” slide on my Glock 17. Looking for a fully built upper that just slides right on. The stripped uppers and parts kits seem like a pain to deal with.

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Prefer to be paid with zelle.
Trades I'm looking for: Holosun 509tx2, Aimpoint T2, Sionics/Centurion/Criterion uppers/barrels
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SOLGW M4-89 300BLK 9" Upper

• factory built upper
• no CH or BCG
• about 200 rounds total through it
• FCD 1210KM muzzle device
• $520 shipped (TV: $520)

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10.5" 300 BLK Upper

• Built at SOLGW's armorers course
• Barrel: SOLGW 300 BLK 10.5" barrel (SOLGW gas block and gas tube)
• Upper Receiver: VLTOR MUR FDE
• Handguard: FCD RHF4 Andonized FDE 9.5"
• Muzzle device: FCD 6310KM (5/8x24)
• Comes with the BCM picatinny grip and the DD QD socket as shown
• Was lightly rattlecanned, could be stripped off. Just a bit busy right now and don't have the time to do it myself.
• $420 shipped (TV: 420)

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BOBRO Standard Precision 30mm QD mount

• Standard Precision Optic Mount
• MOA: 0 MOA
• Lever: Left Side
• Ring Size: 30mm
• High Top Upper Ring w/Optic Plate: Trijicon RMHolosun
• No salt.
• $240 shipped (mount as described goes for 342 on bobro's site)

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Railscales G10 XOS-H MLOK
50 shipped

The War Of 1839, Part II
The War Of 1839, Part III
The War of 1839: The Downing Street Conference
The War of 1839, Part IV
The War of 1839, Part V
Liberation of Vermont
Following the armistice, Richard Downes Jackson dedicated his time to planning and coordinating with General William Rowan for the deployment of British-Canadian troops along the Vermont-Canadian border. When the armistice officially concluded on April 25, 1843, Rowan led his forces into Newport, a city that had been among the last to be captured during John Wool's invasion of Vermont. Over a span of two days, the British forces successfully seized control of the city, compelling the American troops to retreat.
Despite Sylvester Churchill, the commanding general of the New England army, being aware of the British allies' plans, the swift defeat of the U.S. forces caught Churchill by surprise. He had expected stronger resistance in their attempt to liberate Vermont. The occupation of Vermont by the U.S. had persisted for almost a year, and both newspapers and officials criticized Churchill and Webster for their limited achievements in freeing the state. However, their efforts were hindered by the sedition acts, which silenced the criticism. This situation compelled Webster to reassess his tactics.
During the Battle of Boston, with crucial support from the British, Webster, somewhat under the influence, instructed Churchill to adopt a more offensive strategy. This involved utilizing the majority of the Yankee forces to liberate the coasts, challenging Winfield Scott's "Anaconda Plan" blockade, which had contributed to the Panic of 1843. Webster aimed to free up the coasts in order to bring an end to the War of 1839 conflict and alleviate some of the recession's effects. Furthermore, Webster ordered Churchill to carry out a smaller-scale offensive in Vermont, prompted by the widespread news of the British victory in Newport.
Churchill assigned Major General Allen Hitchcock the responsibility of liberating his home state of Vermont due to the general's persistence. Accompanied by 6,000 men, Hitchcock embarked on a journey across New Hampshire, into Canada, and finally into Vermont.
On May 2nd, 1843, General Rowan and Hitchcock led a march towards St. Albans, following a route along the Lake Champlain region from Canada. St. Albans, which had served as the last stronghold of the Vermont militia, succumbed to the American forces in July 1842. The initial battle of St. Albans lasted three days, during which the U.S. troops gradually gained ground, conquering fortifications and capturing the entire city. Faced with a hopeless situation, General Churchill eventually surrendered. In the subsequent treaty, the United States assumed control of strategic cities while permitting the residents to resume their normal lives.
In the second battle, a situation reminiscent of the first battle unfolded, but with reversed sides. The combined British and Yankee forces aimed to breach the defenses established around the settlement in response to intelligence regarding troops stationed at the Vermont-Canadian border in the forthcoming liberation of Newport. Equipped with superior weaponry supplied by the British Empire and boasting a larger army, the allied forces managed to breach the defenses within a few hours and swiftly capture the settlement.
In May 1843, the U.S. successfully captured Burlington, disrupting the supply and manufacturing capabilities of their own troops due to the repurposed factories in the area. As the allied forces liberated neighboring areas and towns, their attention shifted to St. Johnsbury, a settlement in Vermont. By March 1842, the U.S. army had already conquered all remaining towns and settlements in Northern and Central Vermont, culminating in the one-sided Battle of St. Johnsbury, which marked the defeat of one of the final strongholds.
However, nearly a year later, the neighboring regions surrounding St. Johnsbury were liberated from American control. Recognizing the strategic importance of St. Johnsbury as a transportation route across Vermont and its role in supplying troops within the occupied state, Churchill ordered troops to launch an invasion of St. Johnsbury. The town's industry had been supporting the American troops with necessary supplies, further strengthening their hold.
The objective of Churchill's invasion was to regain control of St. Johnsbury and cut off the American forces' access to crucial transportation routes and supplies. By capturing the town, Churchill aimed to weaken the American hold on Vermont and disrupt their supply capabilities.
On May 28, 1843, Rowan and Hitchcock initiated a frontal assault on St. Johnsbury, employing a direct and head-on approach to besiege the city. The battle unfolded throughout the morning and into the evening, characterized by intense street-to-street combat between the opposing armies. As the allied forces gradually gained the upper hand and pushed the American troops deeper into the southern part of the city, the latter eventually chose to retreat. Seizing the opportunity, the British and Yankee forces swiftly occupied the vacated positions, solidifying their control over St. Johnsbury.
With the objective of depriving Montpelier of American aid, the next target in their campaign was Middlebury. Positioned strategically to the left of Montpelier, Middlebury was connected to the Otter Creek and Lake Champlain, which played a vital role in transportation for Americans in the region. Hitchook anticipated that by cutting off the Americans from important settlements along the Lake Champlain riverway, he and the British forces could have an easier time in kicking out the American presence in that area of water.
On June 5, 1843, after weeks of meticulous preparation and consolidating their presence in Vermont, the allied forces initiated a fierce assault on Middlebury. The battle for Middlebury was marked by intense fighting and strategic maneuvers. The allied forces, comprising British troops and their local allies, were determined to seize control of the town and cut off American supply lines in the region.
The engagement raged on for two days, with both sides displaying great valor and tenacity. The allied forces utilized their superior numbers and expert knowledge of the terrain to their advantage, launching coordinated attacks on American positions. Meanwhile, the American forces, although outnumbered, displayed remarkable resilience and fought fiercely to defend their strategic stronghold.
After intense and prolonged fighting, the allied forces emerged victorious on June 7, 1843, recapturing Middlebury from the U.S. forces. The combined efforts of the British troops and their local allies enabled them to seize control of the town and achieve their objective of severing the American supply lines. This victory dealt a significant blow to the American presence in the region and further weakened their position in the ongoing conflict. The recapture of Middlebury bolstered the allied forces' morale and served as a turning point in their campaign against the American presence in Vermont
Battle of Lake Champlain
Meanwhile, with the liberation of the coastal areas by the allied British and Yankee forces, including the capture of every major city along the Lake Champlain coast, Richard Downes Jackson, on June 12 issued orders for British ships to navigate south from the Richelieu River in an attempt to reclaim control of the body of water that had previously been under complete U.S. control. In the initial confrontation, the British took the initiative and opened fire on the American ships patrolling the region. Amid the ensuing chaos, the British ships, though smaller in size due to the necessity of navigating through the narrow river, used their larger numbers to swiftly capitalize on the confusion and gain a stronger position.
However, in a swift response to the British advancement, Isaac Mayo, the highest-ranking naval officer at Lake Champlain, issued orders for his men to prepare for combat, sparking a fierce battle characterized by relentless exchanges of heavy gunfire between British and American ships. The intensity of the engagement persisted throughout the day, with the American forces showing determination to hold their ground and not surrender any part of the lake. Despite their resolute stance, the arrival of additional British ships and the mounting toll of the back-and-forth cannon fire eventually led American ships to retreat southward.
British ships pursued the retreating Americans, as a full-scale battle erupted at Lake Champlain, however, despite the smaller ships, the British ships would come victorious as American ships were forced to retreat into Lake George, and instead of following through with a second perusal, the British instead decided to a dominating presence in the region, by having ships blockade America's entrance, as well as sending ships to patrol the lake.
The Battle of Lake Champlain was a fierce engagement, with both British and American ships locked in a desperate struggle amidst the tumultuous waters. The reverberating booms of cannons and the crackling gunfire echoed across the expansive lake, creating an atmosphere of chaos and danger. Despite the American ships' larger size, their maneuverability paled in comparison to the nimble British vessels. The British sailors deftly utilized their smaller ships to their advantage, darting in and out of the American formations with remarkable precision and skill.
As the battle raged on, the British gradually gained the upper hand. Their coordinated attacks and deadly accurate cannon fire began to take a toll on the American fleet. The American sailors, valiantly fighting to maintain their positions, found themselves overwhelmed by the relentless onslaught. Faced with the daunting reality of defeat, the American ships were compelled to retreat hastily, their hopes of victory fading.
Seizing the opportunity to solidify their triumph, the British ships pursued the retreating Americans. Instead of engaging in a second direct confrontation, the British commanders made a calculated decision. They recognized the strategic significance of establishing a dominant presence in the region. Swiftly altering their course, the British ships strategically positioned themselves to block the entrance to Lake Champlain, effectively cutting off the Americans from easy access to the lake's vast expanse.
In addition to the blockade, the British dispatched other vessels to patrol the waters of Lake Champlain. This comprehensive approach ensured their control over the lake, further limiting American movements and impeding any potential counteroffensive.
Liberation of Vermont (Continuation)
Major General Winfield Scott of the U.S. Army received reports about the substantial progress made by opposing forces in their bid to liberate Vermont. Having previously reduced the American presence in Vermont during the buildup to the Battle of Boston, Scott took decisive action. In response to the U.S. losses in the state and the conclusion of the Battle of Boston, he organized the transportation of troops into Vermont. During mid-June, Scott oversaw the strategic deployment of these troops to the regions bordering the recently liberated areas.
On June 19, Brigadier General Joseph Lane led an assault on St. Johnsbury with the objective of recapturing it. Over the course of a two-day battle, both British and American forces engaged in intense combat. Despite a determined effort, Lane's forces faced heavy artillery fire while attempting to enter the city. Unfortunately, for the U.S., the allied forces successfully defended against the assault, ultimately forcing Lane's troops to retreat.
Several days of preparation culminated in a coordinated attack on Montpelier by the Allied forces on June 23, 1843. Troops from St. Johnsbury, led by Hitchcock, joined British forces under Rowan in a two-pronged invasion, approaching Montpelier from different directions. The conflict commenced with a morning assault, initiated by the British troops who fired artillery at the fortifications surrounding the camp. American troops within the camp swiftly retaliated with gunfire. Yankee troops followed suit, and the battle raged on throughout the evening and into the next day.
Amidst intense combat, the allied forces eventually breached the defenses, successfully entering Montpelier. U.S. troops attempted to regroup and impede their progress. However, fierce hand-to-hand combat ensued in the streets, ultimately resulting in the advance of the British and Yankee forces. On June 26, the American troops ultimately surrendered, bringing an end to the battle.
The Battle of Rutland marked a significant turning point, representing the final major victory for the allied forces. On July 1st, they strategically deployed troops and artillery, utilizing the road network to swiftly approach the surrounding areas. Employing a barrage of artillery fire, the allies swiftly breached the city's defenses, initiating intense confrontations with the U.S. forces. Throughout the day, defensive tactics were employed by the U.S. troops in a valiant effort to repel the invaders. The resulting combat escalated into a fierce and prolonged hand-to-hand struggle that persisted until evening. Realizing the increasingly unfavorable circumstances, U.S. forces eventually made the decision to retreat from Rutland, acknowledging the impracticality of further resistance.
However, upon receiving news of the fall of Montpelier, Rutland, and the American failures to recapture St. Johnsbury, Major General Winfield Scott recognized the need for additional reinforcements in Vermont. The "Leviathan Plan" campaign had reached a stalemate, with neither side making significant progress. In response, Scott deployed extra units to the region. Despite these reinforcements, General Rowan, leading the combined British and Yankee forces, remained determined to advance their liberation efforts. Thus, they pressed forward with the Battle of Rutland, targeting the town of Woodstock.
To their surprise, the allied forces found themselves ill-prepared for the invasion as the U.S. troops stationed in Woodstock outnumbered them. The American forces had anticipated the attack and were ready to repel the invasion. As the allied forces made their attempt to strike, it was the U.S. troops who opened fire first. The ensuing confrontation lasted throughout the day and into the evening, with the allied forces unable to breach the defenses of Woodstock. This battle marked the first victory for the U.S. Army in Vermont since the British liberation, dealing a blow to the progress of the combined British and Yankee forces.
Leviathan Plan