<html> I'd think twice about taking them off, if the pianos are in bright, noisy practice rooms. Students might use them in an attempt to save their hearing. (Safety and litigation issue there ...) Susan At 05:54 PM 1/2/2003 -0500, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Hi guys Happy New year. Back to the old grind I have 4 Boston Studios with mute rails. It's not that much of a problem taking them off each time, but what are some of you doing with them? Is there a good alternative use for them, or do they wind up in the grave yard? Wim U of Alabama </blockquote></html>