What do you want ?
Stuff that really protects the ear from loud or something that works with a band ?
It's really subjective. I have been using Hearos for over 40 years with the band's. The foam ones for construction sites.
A lot less traffic on Rig Talk now.
I think we are looking at about 7 people right now.
I can think of a few more that are currently active on the forum.
Figure in logistics and personal schedule half show up.
I'm in Seatac.
Need a place big enough to do it. A church is a good place to do these.
I helped organize the last Rig Talk PNW back about 2009. We had it in Auburn WA. About 50-60 people showed up.
Not hard to find someone trying to sell you tone.
Have ten people play on the same rig playing the same song / material. I guarantee there is going to be differences in the tone. Anyone can hear it.