Object Worship Emily Harris and the Jazzmaster
Nov 2, 2023
Guitar player Emily Harris discusses the appeal of Jazzmaster guitars, Elvis Costello's influence, and upcoming releases. The podcast also covers mistakes in filming, fan interactions, integrating intuition and theory in music-making, negotiating costs, and playful banter about technology and automation.
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Dealing With Persistent Trolls
- Emily once had a persistent commenter guess her bra size on videos, and she quickly banned him from her live chat.
- She handles online harassment by moderating and removing repeat offenders from her community.
Scale And Bridge Change Feel And Harmonics
- Jazzmasters feel different partly because of string length and bridge design which change tension and harmonic response.
- That altered tension and extra string length produce sympathetic overtones and a distinct playing feel compared with Telecasters.
Adapting Guitars To Different Gigs
- Emily plays many gig types and adapts her guitars to suit each job, making Jazzmasters work for her main band Sunday Crash.
- She also plays Telecasters for country gigs and swaps instruments depending on the musical context.