[pianotech] was hearing - earplugs while tuning

[David Ilvedson]

They look hard to lose, which is a plus...might keep my hair in line a little better...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jon Page" <jonpage at comcast.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 1/2/2010 5:06:22 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] was hearing - earplugs while tuning


>I do not like having plugs stuck in my ear and have found the SensGard
>is a good alternative. http://www.sensgard.com/Home

>You can get them for $20 on Amazon.

>You can hear the tone without the impact on the ear of the attack.
>Especially useful on pitch raises. For many pianos you can do a better
>tuning because all the garbage is filtered.

>I modified mine to reduce the pressure on my ear by cutting down the
>foam cushion and the part to which it attaches. I also sanded back a
>portion of the headband at each ear piece to relieve the spring tension.
>-- 

>Regards,

>Jon Page