Photos from the Early Days

Brian and his first doubleneck Mosrite


This guitar is one of the two Mosrite doubleneck guitars that were stolen from Brian while playing Los Angeles area nightclubs years ago, the other doubleneck had his name inlaid in the necks....some day someone's gonna see these guitars somewhere and I hope someone will one day come forth and return them to their rightful owner
Brian and his first doubleneck Mosrite
uploaded: 2008-01-06 06:40:32
updated: 2008-01-06 06:51:55


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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