jdostie

Yup, using the headphones, at a volume where the metronome (plugged into aux) is a comfortable tick in my ear.

I don't think I'm pushing, I 'm pretty sure I would know (except maybe in the higher register) . . . My other mutes straight and harmon (two piece metal type) definitely have less resistance.

It's not like I can't play, but everything is just a bit more difficult, as I described above. Could be my imagination, and last night was a bad night . . . but I don't think so.