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Ear Damage

#41
fearceol said:
While you might keep it at a low volume, how do you persuade others in the band to do the same. :confused:
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This is the reason i carry ear plugs not for my playing but those around me. Its fair to say that if i work with a band after a few gigs i get to know where to stand for the best places during songs. So when drums bang, cymballs crash etc i am out of the way. But i have had a few good foldback bangs in my time from careless moniter engineers pushing the wrong button. Like i said its a one time chance why take the risk?:bawl:

The one i prefer are the ones that take out the top end and have started using them more after a tip from a doctor. Where them for about 20 mins before you play and leave them in till you are finished for the night, your hearing will accomadate for them giving time, and when you start it is not really such a big leap in sound as your hearing is now accustomed to them.:bassist:
 
#44
Just remembered this link. Paul Gilbert is one of the best guitarists of his generation. Playing rock music has had a dramatic effect on his hearing that he has had to resort to full ear protection in order to function. If this can happen to Paul with all the resources open to him, then it can happen to us.:bassist:

 
#45
ga_edwards said:
I should mention as well that if you sing, earplugs can help with your voice tuning. As good as foldback can be, earplugs can let you hear your voice 'internally' much better, which thus helps finding your pitch.
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It can help with pitch, but it doesn't help you hear the tone of your voice out in the room or which is delivered to the mic. At least IMO, anyways...
 

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