Double Bass tinnitus

[Alex Spradling]

How many of you have to deal with this on a permanent basis? I went to a rock show last night and stayed for 1 40 min set, that really wasn't that loud, but one of my ears has been ringing for like 14 hours. Worried.

thanks,

Alex

 

[theshadow2001]

I do its not bad but it's still there. Get your self some custom moulded ear plugs. They are worth every single penny. People spend thousands on basses gear etc. yet won't shell out for adequate hearing protection. If you get them you'll understand. If this gig was the straw the broke the camels back in regards tinnitus, you have it and thats that. Your going to have to learn to deal with it. If it subsides let this be a warning to you. Don't take chances with your ears. You are a musician and they are your most important assets and are irreplaceable. Either way do yourself a favour get the ear plugs and use them so things don't get any worse

 

[RWP]

I do its not bad but it's still there. Get your self some custom moulded ear plugs. They are worth every single penny. People spend thousands on basses gear etc. yet won't shell out for adequate hearing protection. If you get them you'll understand. If this gig was the straw the broke the camels back in regards tinnitus, you have it and thats that. Your going to have to learn to deal with it. If it subsides let this be a warning to you. Don't take chances with your ears. You are a musician and they are your most important assets and are irreplaceable. Either way do yourself a favour get the ear plugs and use them so things don't get any worse

+1, I have a really good 3k notch in my hearing. Drummers symbols were the problem for me I think.

 

[Classic5]

Alex, if the ringing is still there see a doctor immidiately and get a referal to an ear specialist. Get your hearing tested and folow any advise the specialist may have. If the ringing is gone consider yourelf lucky and treat this a a very serious warning! In many instances once you have it there's not much that can done to make it go away.

Look after your hearing - always wear earplugs when playing and preserve the hearing that you have. It's sad that many musicians who love there music end up paying a high price in teh end by developing hearing problems and possibly constant tinnitus. I've had it for 4 months now in my right ear and it's a real drag. I hope yours has gone and i sincerely hope mine is also not here to stay!

 

[jgbass]

I have custom molded earplugs as well. Worth every penny. But even a cheap set of Hearos or other earplugs found in just about any drug store is better than nothing.

I know too many older people who are dealing or not dealing well at all with hearing loss. Because there is tinnitus does not necessarily mean there is any hearing loss, but they can be related.

I hope to be playing music all my life, so I guard my ears. I hae a little tinnitus, but no hearing loss at present. I think the tinnitus is mostly from standing close to cymbals.

 

[Basshole]

My career in music has cost me a bit of high end. I have tinnitus, and usually sleep with the TV on. The "sound" of a quiet room is a bit much, and I like to have something masking it, or I can't get to sleep.

Last I checked, I'm pretty much out by 12K. Until about 5 years ago, I could still hear to 16K, had a bit of a hole at 17K, but perceived 18K as pain.

 

[MyUsernameHere]

I have it really bad in my left ear along with around 60% hearing loss in all the higher frequencies. Ironically, it wasn't caused by anything musical and I have always been really careful to wear earplugs.

Definitely a major annoyance. I suggest everyone do whatever they can to protect their hearing. You never know when you'll cross that line between no hearing loss and permanent loss.

 

[stz]

I've got hearing that follows the 'average' line all the way except for a 1.5db notch at 6Khz in my left ear. I attribute that to drummers cymbals.

I purchased a pair of designed for musicians earphones which I use when I play rock gigs on the EBG. They were cheap, reusable, not moulded but have switchable attenuations which have an almost flat frequency response but attenuate anything above 100db either 6db, 12db or 18db.

They work really well and cost around £14 + shipping compared to custom moulded ones which usually cost around £100. I'd consider anything better than nothing if playing loud rock music but for me these were a compromise between the hear nothing almost nothing foam things and the custom ones.

It can be strange to stand on stage and play and realise you can hear people talking at around the same level of the music! They are also AMAZING at rock gigs where you can put in the highest attenuators, actually hear conversations and the music is at a sane level. I've been to gigs where my ears have rang for the next four days before. Never again though.