The down side is later life when the hearing gets less distinct.
I’m 60 and have noticed significant hearing loss since moving to KY 3 years ago and actively gigging. Even with wearing ear protection, you don’t always wear it. and those drums get pretty loud.
25 posted on 08/26/2014 10:34:48 AM PDT by cuban leaf
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