Yea, but we can play the bagpipes. A fine musical instrument
Some can...
See here is the thing. I once knew a guy who played the bagpipes in a scottish pipe band. I asked that exact question " will you not end up deaf playing those things". He replied " no, of course not laddy....the sound is directed out the way".
It was my

. I didn't understand how that would protect his ears. He had pretty sharp hearing, so it must be ok.
...but clearly not you.. :-)
not being cheeky, just thought this was funny.