Hi Cy, > Any advice for ear protection devices? Not a clue. I think your colleagues would have a much better idea what works than I would. I've used gun-range hearing protectors before, while working with noisy equipment. They're not really that expensive, and they do a pretty good job. However, they're not all that comfortable. The cheapo little foam jobbies are considerably more comfortable but less effective -- but they're not bad for what they are. I've never used anything exotic. A much more exotic approach that might be good for filtering out extraneous noise and attenuating sound from the piano, while simultaneously impressing the customer, might be to use some of those active, noise-eliminating headsets. Use a contact microphone for your sound pickup, and feed either through a computer (for you ET enthusiasts) or a small amp (for you by-ear tuners), connected to the headsets. Customer asks, "Why the headsets?" A: "Better to hear the subtle details of the sound from your piano, m'dear." Wish I had more good advice for you. I think the others have made some good recommendations. Peace, Sarah
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