Using a Radio Shack sound level meter model 33-2050, I tested the volume of a Walton's Little Black Whistle in D. At a distance of 18" off to the side of the whistle, I was able to measure 80 to 85 decibels in the first octave. The second octave was in the 90-95db range and the 3rd octave peaked at 104 decibels. Ouch!
Yeah, I wore ear plugs during the test.
Musicians Earplugs - good and cheap
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bozemanhc
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What many people don't realize is that if you have some hearing loss many sounds don't seem too loud. The sound is loud nevertheless, it just doesn't hurt your ears so you don't think you need hearing protection.
Remember, hearing loss is permanent. Wear protection whenever you are around loud sounds whether sustained, like industrial noise or short, like gunshots.
Remember, hearing loss is permanent. Wear protection whenever you are around loud sounds whether sustained, like industrial noise or short, like gunshots.
Howard
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I've had to wear these same earplugs for the last few months to play almost any tune that has a high octave A or B. I have finally gotten used to them and wear them 100% of the time when playing my low whistles. I had previously avoided tunes that went high, but so many of the most beautiful ones do, so I got frustrated and gave the plugs a try. They have opened up a whole new world of tunes I can enjoy.
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I played bass in a rock/blues band for years. I was always set up with the two guitar players on my right. After a few years I started getting crackling in my right ear sometimes when the guitar crept up into the higher notes. I starting wearing musicians plugs after that which helped a lot. Even though it's been 9 years since I left the band, sometimes the whistle or certain voices (even on the telephone) start the crackling again. It's annoying!!!!! 
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One of the most frustrating and annoying parts of this for me is that I've worked very hard to protect my hearing for a very long time now - I've worn earplugs to concerts, and while playing any sorts of loud music, for nearly 25 years. I rarely have listened to loud music through headphones, and (as I mentioned) I was wearing very high quality ear muffs AND highly rated ear plugs (at the same time) when the damage ocurred.
I've lived a very active life, and my body has suffered quite a bit of wear and tear because of that (torn cartilage in both knees, tendon and ligament damage in one should and one elbow, compressed disc in my back, and so on), however I don't regret suffering those injuries because they occurred in the course of living a happy and active lifestyle, and I knew the risks I was taking doing those things (Mountain Biking, Fencing, teaching Martial Arts and Rockclimbing, and the like). This (the hearing damage) just seems so senseless, because I didn't think there was a risk, considering the precautions I took.
Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned here, but I'm still trying to figure out what it is.......
Loren
I've lived a very active life, and my body has suffered quite a bit of wear and tear because of that (torn cartilage in both knees, tendon and ligament damage in one should and one elbow, compressed disc in my back, and so on), however I don't regret suffering those injuries because they occurred in the course of living a happy and active lifestyle, and I knew the risks I was taking doing those things (Mountain Biking, Fencing, teaching Martial Arts and Rockclimbing, and the like). This (the hearing damage) just seems so senseless, because I didn't think there was a risk, considering the precautions I took.
Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned here, but I'm still trying to figure out what it is.......
Loren
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the burke black tippet high C does wonders for me,Loren wrote:
Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned here, but I'm still trying to figure out what it is.......
Loren
but i can't stand the brass high D without the black tipped mouthpiece
(maybe i'll have to buy the black tipped version).
but i play button accordion most of the time, and i think it's about as easy as a whistle,
but much more mellow if you order a saltarelle with plenty stops like this one...
here's the website http://www.mairtinoconnor.com/bottompage.html
btw: i can't stand any earplugs
Loren, I've been struggling with what to say here. I'm so sorry, my friend. Life with wounded ears is going to be a major adjustment, to put it mildly. My heart goes out to you!
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which is least known--Montaigne
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light
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We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light
--Plato