I had no idea how deaf I'd become until everyone started wearing masks- when I could no longer rely on reading lips to fill in the blanks. I've been doing it subconsciously for years.
I loss my hearing after being around loud drums and amps for 30 years, now my left ear hearing got about 30% left with eternal beep, and about 80% on right, and there’s nothing the doctors can do to fixed it. So for everyone who loves loud music you REALLY NEED TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING with earmuffs or ear plugs etc
@@ChicagoJ351 for Android phones the phone has a recommended hearing volume that you shouldn't go over, and if you turn up the volume past it, it will be red, so stay bellow that no matter what, as for iPhones, they do not have this feature, so I do not know what to say about those
This is "ergonomics for rock stars". You gotta love it when your fav rock stars are also super intelligent humans. Most of us who do physically demanding jobs for a living need to stop and consider a better way of doing our work. Before we too are struck with an injury we cannot come back from. I'm sure PG wished he had known from day 1 that his ears needed protection. But at least he took action to protect his hearing from future loss.
I can't remember where I got the advice from, but as a former gigging musician I always tried to keep the stage volume low, always preferred low wattage amps and always brought earplugs to concerts, band rehearsals and gigs. I'm 35 and I have no hearing loss or any noises going on.
You get 1 pair of ears your whole life folks. Paul is a humble legend. I remember seeing him at a live demo over 15 years ago and he had those massive cans on for the whole set and thinking "that can't be good". Glad he is coping well
I'm so happy for Paul that technology has gotten to such a good point. I wish so much I would have used hearing protection as a teen in bands. I always did and do at concerts but I could be more responsible with my car audio. Seeing this is a sobering yet encouraging reminder. Paul is a treasure and I am so glad to see he can enjoy music and talking with people again.
I like Paul, great player and teacher. He is or was a paid representative of Phonak, and I wish they had allowed him more time to address musicians, specifically. If you're here because you have hearing loss, after several years of owning these hearing aids, I can tell you that finding a good audiologist to program them is key. These contain micro computers, and allow multiple user-selectable programs. (The first audiologist who initially programed mine didn't know that.) I now have a program for conversation, one for music, and one for noisy rooms like loud restaurants. The audiologist used the EQ I developed for music, cutting the harshest mids, and it's allowed me to play again. Good luck. Loving music and losing your hearing is hell, get some help.
@@kenrichardson2191 If you have significant hearing loss along with the tinnitus, it "helps' by making what you hear louder in comparison to the ringing in your ears. Otherwise, no.
0:31 Host: "Mr. Gilbert is joining us to talk about...a very open conversation about one of those downsides, and that's hearing loss. Thank you so much for being with us" Gilbert: What?
My first rock concert was Van Halen OU812 tour. My ears were never the same after that. Had no idea what I was getting in to, wish I had been more aware back then.
VH, Diver Down tour. Had no idea it would be so loud...luckily in my layer years I started putting cotton in my ears and saved my ears. You can hear just fine with it without pain and deafness afterwards
Paul is such an awesome guy! I knew about his hearing loss when he started cranking the treble on his amplifiers but he has been open about it for a long time.
He has inspired people around the world with his chops, feel and humbleness. Played with the greatest musicians in the world and sold concerts made hit albums. A great guitar teacher and has insane song vocabulary. And while there are a lot of insane players in social media, they are yet to prove themselves in the real world like a big fish in a small pond while PG he can jam and improvise on the spot with any musician in the world. I don't know what else you need to be there in mount rushmore of GOATS! To each is own but for me he is definitely one of the GOAT to hold a guitar.
Have been wearing my hearing aids (phonak incidentally, provided free by the NHS) since I was 40 (now 44) but had been experiencing hearing loss for several years. Had NO idea how bad my hearing had got, though I was listening to music and TV etc. at far higher volumes then other people. Really affected my enjoyment of the guitar as well and i was struggling in group situations.Best decision I ever made.
I have tinnitus from many years of loud rock & roll, playing in clubs & I'm sure the free alcohol contributed as well, lately it has gotten really bad, never any silence, I wouldn't know what silence is like anymore. It makes me feel like I'm loosing my mind sometimes, hard to sleep or focus on anything, anxiety, depression, frustration... Audiologist told me entry level hearing aids would cost around 4k. So that's not gonna happen... I regret not taking better care of my ears when I was younger, the damage can't be reversed.
I have had tinnitus for 10 years now. Playing in bands and home recording with the cans volume too high i think. First year or so i thought i would never cope. My advice............take care what you eat and drink. Don't eat artificial flavourings and get as much outdoor exercise as you can. Walking and cycling helped me cope. Time is a factor. You will live with it as i am today. It is really difficult in the beginning. Use hearing protection if you think things are too loud ie lawn mowing etc. Try relaxation methods too. Try to change your outlook towards tinnitus. Accept and evolve. It is just the way you hear now. All the best.
@@ukulelewizard6392 Thanks for the reply, I’m sure you are right about everything you said. This has been going on for many years, it is bad now but lifestyle & diet do make a difference, at least for awhile, I think it comes back & more adjustments need to happen with diet especially. I rarely drink alcohol now but when I was a heavy drinker my tinnitus was much worse, I noticed a huge difference when I stopped drinking, caffeine makes a difference as well as sodium, you’re right though, it’s a constant battle, it gets frustrating. I had a neck injury from repetitive motion at a job that has continued to bother me, a massage therapist worked on it and told me there’s probably allot of damage within the intricate vein system that could also be contributing to my tinnitus, she said if I had it worked on 2-3 times every week it might eventually heal and likely improve my ears, but unfortunately I’ve never been able to afford the massage therapy. Do you know about Ryan Adams & his similar health issue, he quit music altogether for awhile but he did exactly what you described and was able to get back to music. It’s interesting hearing him talk about it. He has Mineres’ disease which is a genetic disease that causes similar symptoms but much worse, effects the equilibrium among other things, he said stage lights or a camera flash can trigger it, diet, exercise & CBD oil has helped him manage it. Thanks again, i appreciate your advice.
Thanks paul for ur inspiration.. once i thought to send u some material to have it too and i stopped.. may in the future .. thanks again you are my rock legend the first and the last :)
One area where hearing loss can affect you is with employment. People with hearing loss may have to become very selective with where they can work. Some workplaces can be more trouble to hear well in than others. Being able to hear people well on a job is important for various reasons. Things can get complicated even with hearing aids. Jobs that offer ear plugs like in plants and factories may have to be avoided. You can't wear your hearing aids and ear plugs at the same time. So employment complications are something that hearing impaired people will have to deal with.
Wished more people took care of their hearing.... everything is about volume but no one ever thinks of the ramifications of that. I've been guilty too. Loud guitar, loud car and bike, loud car stereo, now hearing loss and ringing in the ears.
@@rhoadsgilbertfan4125 I just realized this may come off as sarcastic and not that I am certain you perceived it that way but anyone else reading this I meant it 100%. I think every guitarists dream is to one day be interviewed and introduced as "one of the best guitarists." That's when you really know you did good in life.
Had absolutely no idea Gilbert had hearing aids in both ears. My grandpa also fought for years against getting a hearing aid. It's so much better when he uses it when you can discuss with him, that he doesn't answer complete nonsense or just stay silent. Paul can perhaps be happy for modern kids, I was a teenager in the 2000-2010 and we were already always wearing earplugs when playing in rehearsals or gigs. Or checking out gigs, I was super happy as a teenager that I could actually hear a good balance of mix instead of ear piercing high frequency mess. Today the PA systems are better and mixes as well, you can actually get a decent tonal experience without earplugs as well, but for protection it's invaluable.
The type of hearing aids and how well they will help will vary depending on what type of hearing loss a person has. Even with a hearing aid some people will have hearing limitations in certain situations like in noisy places. I've heard people mention how hearing aids can amplify too much of the background noises in noisy places making it difficult to understand the people they are talking to.
80s metal and playing my electric guitar through headphones kinda ruined it for me plus i used to have extreme pain when i was a child (probably ear infection) and doctors back then had no idea to put tubes or whatever.Hopefully, they come up with some technology like lasik for eyes and fix the hearing loss permanently.
This is crazy i didn't even know he was in Mr Big - I just think of him as the RacerX guy who became an all round awesome solo guitar god. I went through a phase when all I listened to non-stop was Fuzz Universe. The only thing that irks me slightly is the painted on 'F' holes on his signature range - but thats small stuff - Paul Gilbert is freakn awesome.
Just stumbled on this video by accident, and coincidentally I'm awaiting on delivery of an Ibanez ORM1. Why is Paul - my favourite guitarist - sitting in front of one? Random placement I'd guess, as it's a short scale thing and he's a big guy.
It takes a lot less loudness than you think to damage your hearing. It all adds up over time. I am sure all the music he has played was loud enough to damage his hearing. A 12in combo amp will easily damage your hearing.
@@stimpsonjcat26 That's exactly how it is. You can permanently damage your hearing by getting blasted with a loud noise at once. But consistently being exposed to high _enough_ volumes, like for example through headphones will cause damage on the long run.
I’d noticed some changes in Paul’s speech, in videos where he was demonstrating various guitar gear. I had a feeling it had to do with his hearing starting to go. Take care of yourselves, people.
The bottom line is be smart and don't blow your ears out or you will regret it. I walked out of many jam sessions because people(always the lead guitarist) would refuse to turn down their volume or give you that fake ass twist of the volume knob that made you want to pummel them. It's tough because i can't play with ear plugs in so if anyone has any suggestions i'm all ears :)
Paul is a beast on guitar. But you gotta protect your ears, people....no shame in doing that....I started protecting my ears at concerts later in life, but early enough to save my hearing
And thats why everyone uses Kempers and Axe FX' these days. Send that shit directly to the monitors and save the 120 watt 5150's and Marshalls for the studio.
@@trjb1767 In general, I guess that’s true. I used to know a lot of deaf and hearing-impaired people at Gallaudet U. who were college-age, and many wore hearing aids. So maybe my experience is a bit different from most people’s.
Yeah some of these drummers hit the snare so hard your teeth feel like they're going to explode. That's when I walk out, I won't put up with that nonsense.
@@GtrMan863 Then the drummer plays louder to hear over the guitar... volume war. In the "old days" the amps needed to be cranked to get that overdriven sound. With modern amps this isn't an issue. Part of being a good musician is being aware of your volume and balancing with the rest of the instruments. Great things happen when everyone in the band understands this.
