"Marshall Ear"? - Page 2

mlordin · 08-18-2009, 02:01 AM

I've lost the high pitch frequencies - the spectrum my wife uses…

Seriously, get good earplugs that reduce the frequencies evenly and don’t kill your sound!

TPR · 10-27-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartyStrat54

Did Ted Nugent wear ear plugs?

How about Jimmy Page or Hendrix?

How about all of the pro and semi-pro rock musician's from the late 60's to the end of the 80's. How many of them wore ear protection?

Marty

Yup, probably none, which explains why they have all complained about hearing loss, ringing in ears, etc (except maybe Hendrix since I can't find any mention in interviews).

Oh, and just found this.
Famous People with Tinnitus

Frankie · 10-27-2009, 01:56 PM

Oh, between my stack and my drummer's cymbals my left ear is constantly muffled. I also have moderate TMJ disorder from a car accident, so both of my ears are always ringing. It kinda sucks.

carnada · 10-27-2009, 04:24 PM

I wear earplugs all the time.

When I went to the KISS concert, I got interviewed by some TV chick, and she asked me what I thought about loud music...and I was like, I dont care if its loud as long as its good. And then out of one of my pockets of my heavy metal denim jacket I take out this pair of earplugs lol, and then the chick was like "OH, a very educated rocker that cares about his ears" and then I had to show the camera guy how to put on the earplugs, and he was like getting his camera thing right in my ear...yeah. PRETTY FUN! the chick was fucking hot too, thats the only reason why I started talking to her, and then she did the interview lol. AND then my friend saw me on tv lol, and when I go back to school after a month, hes like "I SAW YOU ON TV!" hahahaha awesome!!!! I WAS ON TV AT A KISS CONCERT FUCK YEAH!

But the point is, wear earplugs, even if you are not gonna listen the full tone of your amp, its better to keep your ears working.

JonasAberg · 10-27-2009, 05:04 PM

I'm hoping to start a band soon and been thinking about earplugs. First I just wanted to get okay ones, not the cheapest foam shit but slightly more expensive.

Then I thought: I've spent thousands on gear, might as well spend a hundred or two on some real, proper ear plugs. So the moment I get the band situation going I'm gonna get some of those 200$ (or whatever they are) earplugs.

LesPaulopolis · 10-27-2009, 05:29 PM

Good call. This clicking drives me nuts. Thinking about it makes it worse. I can trace it all back to the day we were jamming really loud and I kicked on the wah...BING...whoosh.

LesBalls · 10-29-2009, 04:00 PM

I had my hearing checked a few years ago (I'm 32) and I had some serious high frequency loss. Like you guys, I blame it on the cymbals!!!! All the drummers I know have serious hearing damage.

My biggest problem is, and I know it's dumb, I think amps sound their best when you are sitting right in front of it...about 4 or 5 feet away but level with the cab.

And, they sound their best LOUD!

So, I practice all the time in a small room with the amp screaming.

I read Eric Johnson did the same thing which is why his hearing is so screwed up.

Earplugs are best, but it muffles the sound.

Oh well...use earplugs is the best advice I'm sure

knk2691 · 10-30-2009, 09:51 AM

My right ear has damage.

KickStart · 10-30-2009, 07:39 PM

Right ear here too... I have a really hard time hearing in a crowd. I relate most of the damage to Marshalls as well as an incredibly loud drummer I played with for years in my 20's. The cymbals would ring for days after we played... Also some of this damage may be from wind from riding thousands of miles at high speed on motorcycles. I know my insurance wont help, so I wear an amplified stethoscope at work... kinda sucks listening to pediatric heart and lung sounds.

thrawn86 · 10-30-2009, 11:14 PM

Both of mine are goofed....lots of car audio for me as well as guitar/drum/bass play. Consistent, low-grade ring when it's silent, like when I'm in the backcountry and it's dead calm....almost enough to keep me awake at night. I have a hard time hearing soft-spoken people in regular settings. I got the construction-grade earplugs and they work just fine.

SiriusAbbott · 10-30-2009, 11:43 PM

been playing since 1975

most of those years I was playing VERY loudly(Marshall MOSFETs and JCM 800s)
I also have spent the majority of my adult lifes "day job" working as a finish carpenter where I also subjected my ears to high sound pressure levels(compressors,saws,routers,nailguns,etc.)
I never wore hearing protection...ever
At this point,I feel truly blessed that I can still hear!!!,that being said I do have significant mid-high frequency loss,and a continuous........................................ .......nonstop.................................... .................constant......................... ringing

*WEAR YOUR HEARING PROTECTION KIDS*

shawkey · 10-31-2009, 12:13 PM

just cover those holes on the side of your head with some basketweave! wha?

08-18-2009, 02:01 AM	#31 (permalink)
mlordin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 69	Re: "Marshall Ear"? I've lost the high pitch frequencies - the spectrum my wife uses… Seriously, get good earplugs that reduce the frequencies evenly and don’t kill your sound! __________________ Marshall JCM 2000 - TSL 100 with Marshall 1960A 4X12 Peavey Classic 30 MB450H with two MBC115 Ibanez Prestige Ibanez Iceman Washburn Falcon Yamaha Pacifica .. and some pedals... --- everything louder than everything else ---

10-27-2009, 01:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 365	Re: "Marshall Ear"? Oh, between my stack and my drummer's cymbals my left ear is constantly muffled. I also have moderate TMJ disorder from a car accident, so both of my ears are always ringing. It kinda sucks. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

10-27-2009, 04:24 PM	#34 (permalink)
carnada Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 1,199	Re: "Marshall Ear"? I wear earplugs all the time. When I went to the KISS concert, I got interviewed by some TV chick, and she asked me what I thought about loud music...and I was like, I dont care if its loud as long as its good. And then out of one of my pockets of my heavy metal denim jacket I take out this pair of earplugs lol, and then the chick was like "OH, a very educated rocker that cares about his ears" and then I had to show the camera guy how to put on the earplugs, and he was like getting his camera thing right in my ear...yeah. PRETTY FUN! the chick was fucking hot too, thats the only reason why I started talking to her, and then she did the interview lol. AND then my friend saw me on tv lol, and when I go back to school after a month, hes like "I SAW YOU ON TV!" hahahaha awesome!!!! I WAS ON TV AT A KISS CONCERT FUCK YEAH! But the point is, wear earplugs, even if you are not gonna listen the full tone of your amp, its better to keep your ears working.

10-27-2009, 05:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
JonasAberg Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 57	Re: "Marshall Ear"? I'm hoping to start a band soon and been thinking about earplugs. First I just wanted to get okay ones, not the cheapest foam shit but slightly more expensive. Then I thought: I've spent thousands on gear, might as well spend a hundred or two on some real, proper ear plugs. So the moment I get the band situation going I'm gonna get some of those 200$ (or whatever they are) earplugs.

10-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#36 (permalink)
LesPaulopolis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 426	Re: "Marshall Ear"? Good call. This clicking drives me nuts. Thinking about it makes it worse. I can trace it all back to the day we were jamming really loud and I kicked on the wah...BING...whoosh. __________________ '68 RI LP Custom '93 Anniversary 6100 (6L6s) '90 JCM900 4100 (EL-34s) In Loop: TU-2 > CH-5 > DD-5 > Boss RC-20XL

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10-29-2009, 04:00 PM	#37 (permalink)
LesBalls Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 82	Re: "Marshall Ear"? I had my hearing checked a few years ago (I'm 32) and I had some serious high frequency loss. Like you guys, I blame it on the cymbals!!!! All the drummers I know have serious hearing damage. My biggest problem is, and I know it's dumb, I think amps sound their best when you are sitting right in front of it...about 4 or 5 feet away but level with the cab. And, they sound their best LOUD! So, I practice all the time in a small room with the amp screaming. I read Eric Johnson did the same thing which is why his hearing is so screwed up. Earplugs are best, but it muffles the sound. Oh well...use earplugs is the best advice I'm sure

10-30-2009, 09:51 AM	#38 (permalink)
knk2691 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Re: "Marshall Ear"? My right ear has damage. Last edited by knk2691; 10-30-2009 at 07:21 PM.

10-30-2009, 07:39 PM	#39 (permalink)
KickStart Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ga Posts: 43	Re: "Marshall Ear"? Right ear here too... I have a really hard time hearing in a crowd. I relate most of the damage to Marshalls as well as an incredibly loud drummer I played with for years in my 20's. The cymbals would ring for days after we played... Also some of this damage may be from wind from riding thousands of miles at high speed on motorcycles. I know my insurance wont help, so I wear an amplified stethoscope at work... kinda sucks listening to pediatric heart and lung sounds. __________________ Turn that shit up... I can still hear myself think! Marshall JCM 800 Lead Series 2203 Peavey Classic 50 2x12 Dean Markley Over Lord, Cry Baby Wah Pork Loin ART SGX 2000/X-15 Midi Foot Controller Model 4 Charvel

10-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
SiriusAbbott Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 16	Re: "Marshall Ear"? been playing since 1975 most of those years I was playing VERY loudly(Marshall MOSFETs and JCM 800s) I also have spent the majority of my adult lifes "day job" working as a finish carpenter where I also subjected my ears to high sound pressure levels(compressors,saws,routers,nailguns,etc.) I never wore hearing protection...ever At this point,I feel truly blessed that I can still hear!!!,that being said I do have significant mid-high frequency loss,and a continuous........................................ .......nonstop.................................... .................constant......................... ringing WEAR YOUR HEARING PROTECTION KIDS

10-31-2009, 12:13 PM	#42 (permalink)
shawkey Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: philly pa Posts: 36	Re: "Marshall Ear"? just cover those holes on the side of your head with some basketweave! wha?

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