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40thAnivMosrite


Brian and His 40th Anniversary Edition Mosrite Guitar that Semie gave to Brian as what was to be the first out of 40 guitars that Semie was going to make as limited editions.  However, Semie ended up making only one, which makes this guitar very sentimental as Semie gave it to Brian knowing it would be played and taken care of with a loving touch.
40thAnivMosrite
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Excerpt from February 2007 Issue of Guitar Player Magazine Entitled "101 Forgotten Greats and Unsung Heroes" (Feature Cover Story)

BRIAN LONBECK - "A teenage hotshot with Barbara Mandrell in the 60's, Lonbeck was fortunate enough to study at the feet of country guitar colossus, Joe Maphis.  This has made Lonbeck the pre-eminent torch-bearer of Maphis' blazing, groundbreaking style.  Lonbeck is also a stupefyingly good Travis picker, although he uses a flatpick instead of the Merle-approved thumbpick.  Deke Dickerson's Guitar Geek Festival 2004-2006 DVD's are currently the best way to see Lonbeck's amazing 6-string ability.  Go to guitarplayertv.com and see for yourself."      

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