Classical Guitar — Earplugs?

[maltese]

Hi guys,


I've never been that much into music but I recently discovered that playing an instrument is a great relief from... all the problems really. Concentrating really hard on a pleasant task can be very relaxing

But I was wondering if I should be wearing earplugs when practicing... The sound of my guitar doesn't seem *that* loud but it's in 80-85dB range.... Any musicians here?


I'm mostly playing classical guitar, fingerstyle stuff.

 

[Elinor]

I mostly use my acoustic guitar, but I find that my classical guitar is significantly quieter because of the nylon strings. I prefer playing in a mute manner instead of wearing plugs. The only time I wear plugs is when I'm recording.

 

[glynis]

I miss playing and I'm thinking of playing again.
I just played years ago at Elderly Care homes...Love glynis

 

[walkthroughwalls]

Hi guys,


I've never been that much into music but I recently discovered that playing an instrument is a great relief from... all the problems really. Concentrating really hard on a pleasant task can be very relaxing

But I was wondering if I should be wearing earplugs when practicing... The sound of my guitar doesn't seem *that* loud but it's in 80-85dB range.... Any musicians here?


I'm mostly playing classical guitar, fingerstyle stuff.

Where did you measure the 80 to 85 dB? Right in front of the guitar or near your ears? It seems a bit loud to me.

Nylon stringed guitar is one of the quietest instruments, especially classically plucked (and not flamenco strummed). I don't think earplugs are necessary.

 

[3ri0w]

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[maltese]

Check out https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/silent_guitar/index.html

Oh, I wish I could afford another guitar :O

 

[maltese]

Where did you measure the 80 to 85 dB? Right in front of the guitar or near your ears? It seems a bit loud to me.

Nylon stringed guitar is one of the quietest instruments, especially classically plucked (and not flamenco strummed). I don't think earplugs are necessary.

Around 20cm (8 inches) away, in front of the guitar. I suppose it would be much less if measured where my ear normally is...

 

[walkthroughwalls]

Around 20cm (8 inches) away, in front of the guitar. I suppose it would be much less if measured where my ear normally is...

Yeah, exactly. I think you're safe without plugs

 

[CDNThailand]

I mostly use my acoustic guitar, but I find that my classical guitar is significantly quieter because of the nylon strings. I prefer playing in a mute manner instead of wearing plugs. The only time I wear plugs is when I'm recording.

What kind of earplugs do you use? Can you recommend any good musician's earplugs?