<div>I also spent upwards of $200 for custom-fitted musician' earplugs from my local audiologist -- Westone ES49 Musicians' Earplugs, <a href="http://www.westone.com/music/elite.html#es49">http://www.westone.com/music/elite.html#es49 </a>-- and I find them quite uncomfortable and dislike wearing them. If you do have them, don't use baby oil or mineral oil to lubricate them for insertion -- use Astroglide.</div> <div>Westone also sells ER-20s for $10/pair. <a href="http://www.westone.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.100.exe/online-store/scstore/p-79445.html?E+scstore">http://www.westone.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.100.exe/online-store/scstore/p-79445.html?E+scstore </a></div> <div>But don't rule out the "canal cap" type offered by Diane Hofstetter; they are quite comfortable and effective. Jason</div> <div> </div> <div>On 6/12/07, Paul McCloud <<a href="mailto:service@pianosd.com">service@pianosd.com</a>> wrote: <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">I'll second Kent's suggestion.  I've got both Randy's and Kent's earplugs.  The custom-fitted ear protectors aren't as comfortable for me, and were a LOT more expensive.  You won't cry if you lose the ER-20's.  For $12.00 they are a bargain. Paul McCloud San Diego -----Original Message----- From: <a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org"> pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Randy Dinwiddie User Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:53 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: Earplug suggestions I got mine from the local audiologist. They were custom fit to my ear....just like what the musicians here in the San Francisco Symphony wear. Randy Chastain Golden Gate Chapter On 6/12/07 3:18 PM, "martin cipolla" < <a href="mailto:pianodoctor@msn.com">pianodoctor@msn.com</a>> wrote: > As my number of tunings per week increases, I think it would be smart to > invest in some musicians earplugs.  I would appreciate any suggestions on > what type and where to get them. > Thank You. > Marty > > _________________________________________________________________ > Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. > <a href="http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park">http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?ss=Restaurants~Hotels~Amusement%20Park</a> &cp=33 > .832922~-117.915659&style=r&lvl=13&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=111886 3&encT > ype=1&FORM=MGAC01 > </blockquote></div> -- |  ||  |||  ||  |||  ||  |||  ||  |||  ||  |||  ||  |||  ||  |||          jason's cell 425 830 1561