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Bruce Wojick from Niagara Falls, NY is regarded as one the most talented and respected guitarist in the WNY area. He was voted the best original Rock guitarist in Buffalo in 2002, 2003 and 2006. Bruce and his band Klear are on the verge of mega stardom. Klear’s second release “Makin’ Noise” was produced by the Goo Goo Dolls Robby Takac. And their new material is even better. Check out Bruce’s band Klear at www.klearband.com and www.myspace.com/klearband and hear for yourself what an amazing band they are and what a true Guitar Star Bruce Wojick truly is.
How many guitars do you own? 
20
What was your very first guitar?
Late 70's Epiphone acoustic
What is your most favorite guitar that you have ever owned and what makes it so great?
A Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul because it is the first Les Paul that I bought when I was a teenager. It looks just like Ace Frehley's from 74
What kind of Pedals and effects do you use when playing live?
Boss tuner & Noise suppresser, Landmine Distortion, Ibanez AD99 Analog Delay & Flanger, MXR Micro Amp & Phase 90, Tech 21 Double Drive
What kind of amp do you use?
Fender 1964 & 1966 Black Face Bassman Heads, Fender Supersonic Head, Marshall 1960a Cabs, Fender Vibrolux , Seymour Duncan Alnico II pro and Pearly Gates pickups.
At what age did you start playing guitar?
11
What inspired you to start?
Ace Frehley
How long do you use to practice when you first started ?
I was not a big practice person but I would say about an hour a day... the lesson part anyway!
And what did you practice? (Songs, scales, ect…)
I started with the basics of course then went to scales. My teacher at the time had me get Sal Salvadores single string studies book and told me that if I got through this book I would be a guitar player. I got half way through it!
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Do you still practice often, if so how often and what do you play when practicing?
Still not a big practice guy but I play everyday and usually work on solos and technique but to me it's all about the vibe and the feel. It shouldn't be like weight lifting.
Who were some of your favorite guitarist?
Started with Ace Frehley bit then it was all about Eddie Van Halen. Today it's all about Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Warren Haynes, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton, Angus Young
What gave you the greatest degree of difficultly when learning the guitar?
Chords
Did you learn how to read music? If no, can you read music now?
Yes, but if you put a chart in front of me now... good luck!
What advice would you give someone who is struggling playing by ear?
Everybody should take lessons as long as they can. You really should learn the basics.
How do you go about composing a solo for a song?
Usually they come straight from the gut and then I refine it from there. That seems to work best for me.
Do you ever write in different tunings?
Usually just standard tuning but I also use drop D tuning alot.
What other styles of music are you competent in?
Well you knoooooow... I DO IT ALL!!! Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Nate King Cole... No I'm just kidding. My thing is just bluesy hard rock swagger sweaty sweet shit.
What other instruments can you play?
A little banjo, bass, piano... but far from an expert
When playing live if you hit the wrong note, what do you do?
MOVE ON.... it's all about the next note.
What’s the game plan for Klear for the remainder of the year?
We are currently writing and demoing songs for a new record also working on a couple projects for film and TV and of course... MORE TOURING!!!
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Gigs
Tell us about the five most prestigious gigs of your career.
Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Show - Buffalo, NY With Chuck Berry - 15,000+
News Years Eve 2003 - House of Blues Mandalay Bay Las Vegas with The Goo Goo Dolls - Sold Out
The Whiskey - Hollywood, CA Summer 2004 / Viper Room Hollywood, CA July 2003
Six Flags Darien Lake- Darien, NY With Kid Rock July 2004 - 10,000+
Thursday in the Square Buffalo, NY September 2004 - 15,000+
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