From eslawson@juno.com Mon Mar 25 19:31:55 2002
Subject:Ear protection? In-ear monitors?

With all the recent discussion of amps and volume, I am curious how
many folks are protecting their hearing during gigs.

I have a set of Emtech custom-molded musician's earplugs with 15 db
filters. I try to use them as much as possible during gigs, but
can't always use them when I am in a pickup gig setting and I need to
hear everything really clear to find my part.

I use the earplugs probably 75% of all gigs and also carry them when
I am attending concerts. I would hate to lose my hearing or develop
tinnitus, which is something that many players get after years of no
ear protection.

I am also investigating in-ear monitors for long term use. I'd be
curious to know what others are doing along these lines.

Regards,
Eric