[pianotech] Hearing Protection

[Andrew Anderson]

Actually it is easier because the static of the super high partials  
and other noise is attenuated leaving you with the partials you  
actually work with standing out clearly.  It is counter-intuitive but  
after trying it, I have to stick them in to hear like I want to up  
there.

Andrew Anderson

On Sep 8, 2009, at 8:38 AM, ljinno at googlemail.com wrote:

> Blaine Hebert wrote "
> I wear them religiously when I tune and even when I drive and listen  
> to
> the radio (it improves sound quality)".
> _______________
>
> Improve sound?  I have read posts about ear plugs, but assumed  
> tuners who use machines use them.    Is this a correct assumption?  
> Is it not hard enough to hear those treble frequencies without  
> earplugs.
>
> Lee
>
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Blaine Hebert
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> Subject: [pianotech] Hearing Protection
> Sent: 5 Sep 2009 00:07
>
> When I developed permanent tinnitus (with only slight hearing loss) I
> became a serious devote of ear plugs.
>
> These are my favorite: http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ultrafit25.html
>
> I wear them religiously when I tune and even when I drive and listen  
> to
> the radio (it improves sound quality).  Unfortunately, being religious
> about this, most of my friends and relatives who also tune or play  
> music
> tend to avoid me or change the topic when I start to preach.  I even
> have bought these in quantity to pass out for free and no one is
> interested.  The memories of my grandfather fighting with his hearing
> aids (while tuning) seem to have faded fast.
>
> A little hearing loss doesn't sound like a serious problem, but your
> hearing damage may come in the form of constant, painful screeching;  
> not
> a pleasant consequence.
>
> Tuning is harmful to hearing!  Wear the plugs!
>
> Blaine Hebert
>
>