From eslawson@juno.com Mon Mar 25 20:13:03 2002
Subject:Ear protection? In-ear monitors?

(technical note...I have posted this message 3x over the past 24 hrs
and it has not showed yet...not sure what is wrong)...

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