Re: [Harp-L] Musicians Ear Plugs?

[fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>]

E.A.R. makes the flat disk inserts for ear moulds.  You go to an 
audiologist to have the moulds made.  They're flat cut at 9,15 and 25 dB 
and they work really well.  I have the 15's and the 25's but I rarely 
ever use the 15's.  I use these for everything.  Flying, movies, 
concerts.  Here's the downside of earplugs with harmonica.  The 
harmonica is in your mouth.  You're going to hear it quite loudly with 
ear plugs in.  Your reaction will be to play quietly because you think 
you are too loud.  Figuring out how to deal with this takes a bit. 
There is a fairly steep learning curve.  You won't hear your amp tone as 
well either.  It's a lot like learning how to play a new instrument 
that's very similar to the one you already play but enough different 
that it takes a bit.  fjm