I've used these musician's ear plugs for many years. They last a long time, not like the foam plugs. Eventually, the rubber deteriorates, and you need another pair. I'd say probably about 2-3 years or so. $12.00 is a bargain. Give 'em a try. Paul McCloud San Diego > [Original Message] > From: John Formsma <formsma at gmail.com> > To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> > Date: 11/19/2007 8:32:25 AM > Subject: Re: New size earplugs > > On 11/19/07, Ron Koval <drwoodwind at hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > I've used the off-the-shelf musician's earplugs for years. I just got some > > new ones in the mail that are made for smaller ear canals. They are so much > > more comfortable for me to use while tuning! > > > > www.etymotic.com > > I just ordered some regular plugs last week. For at least seven > years, I've been using the custom-fit plugs with ER inserts. They > have worked great, but are not fitting as well now. (Ears change > shape slightly as we age.) > > Rather than spending $150+ for the custom-fit ones, I thought I'd try > the others for $12.00. I don't know if I have smaller ear canals or > not. If the regulars don't fit, I guess I do. :) > > Anyone used the generic ones long enough to know their longevity? > -- > JF > > www.formsma.blogspot.com
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