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Claire Pruitt

E.Pruitt “E”

"My Bartolini Pickups have never let me down. Every Low every High that I want is crystal clear. I Love that! I Love MY Bartolini Tone!"

Gear:

Scott Surine Basses with Bartolini Slim Dual, 2J-Squared, Classics, Originals and Singularity Pickups 4.7AP Harnesses.

Genres: Funk, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Soul

Homebase:

Seattle, Wa

E. Pruitt is an award-winning bassist, composer, and clinician based in the Pacific Northwest, widely known for his performances on custom 6- and 7-string bass guitars. He blends funk, soul, R&B, and smooth jazz into his music. A native of Kansas City and a graduate of the Charlie Parker School for the Performing Arts, “E” has toured extensively across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He has shared the stage and opened for musical legends and groups, including B.B. King, The Scorpions, Sir Mix-a-Lot, and Brian Bromberg. A true innovator in contemporary jazz,redefining what the Bass Guitar can do. E. utilizes his custom 7 string Bass not just as a rhythm instrument, but also as a souring melodic lead. He has had multiple chart topping singles over the course of his musical career.E also holds the position of Artist Relations Manager for Bartolini Pickups and Electronics and has conducted seminars and clinics for major brands like KORG USA, Warwick Basses, Spector Basses, Ashdown Amplification and Eden Amplification.