Quote Originally Posted by suddenseer View Post
I only did what you do on a part time BASSis (sic). Standing several feet away from 100+ decibels will have you hearing the bells. I remember laughing at the drummer because he used the roll up ear plugs. He does not have tinnitus. Why am I so stupid?
I have made some really stupid choices regarding my hearing. Lots of drugs and youth and rock and roll got in the way of the fuddy duddy stuff that old people are scared of, like losing my damn hearing! Fortunately, i have been on in-ear units for years and can adjust my volume to my liking, as well as have the exact mix i want in my ears, without the stage volume. Cymbals, snare, hiss and feedback are the main culprits. But even with IEM's, i have my constant friend screaming into my head day and night...it never stops, never takes a break, just ringing, 24/7/365. I did that to myself.