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Add to Compare2010 Henderson D-45, Brazilian/Adirondack
In like a lion, and right back out like one too. This D-45 is #499 from Wayne Henderson’s shop! Paul had it sold before we could slap new strings on it, but we had enough time to get a quick video and some photos before sending it on to its lucky new owner. Here’s the down and dirty: Brazilian Rosewood, Adirondack Spruce, 45-style appointments, Wayne’s “fiddle” headstock, custom inlays on the back of the headstock, and Wayne’s legendary dreadnought projection and balance. Stay tuned for the next one!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.15 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2009 Henderson D-28 Brazilian/Adirondack
Wayne Henderson is a luthier who needs little introduction, known as he is the world over for building some of the finest pre-war style guitars. This D-28 in Red Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood is the bluegrass wet dream. All the power to punch through an instrument-heavy jam session, or take on the softer side and it fingerpicks beautifully. The voicing Wayne achieves, as always, is lovely. It is warm and has a great boom chuck. Henderson guitars never hang around the shop long, so get this one while it’s still here!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1976 Henderson Dreadnought, Walnut/Appalachian Spruce
Our latest Wayne Henderson also happens to be one of the first! #35 was built all the way back in 1976, when Wayne was still working out of Rugby, VA. This Dread has been lovingly played for countless hours: run your hand along the neck and feel how the years have smoothed till it shines. The original owner came to Wayne with some Walnut that he wanted to be used for a guitar. Wayne agreed, and put it to use for the back and sides on this dread, as well as the neck, making this Wayne’s first Walnut guitar! Appalachian Spruce on top, herringbone trim, a V neck with rounded tip, and a slim 1.625” nut for deft lefthand work.
A well-played-in dread is worth its weight in gold; even more so with a Henderson. There’s no telling how many hundreds of hours this guitar’s been singing for, but our repair team went over it with a fine-toothed comb to make sure everything was on the up and up. With that clean bill of health in mind, we’re offering this Henderson Dreadnought as an incredible deal. Not only has it already been broken in, the Walnut gives the guitar a crisp, focused projection and midrange punch that sets it apart from other Hendos.
common misspellings: hendreson, hendersen, hendresen, wayn, waine, wain, dreadnaught, dreadnot, walnot
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.625 in String Spacing 2.1875 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Walnut 
Add to Compare2013 Henderson Dreadnought, Mahogany/Appalachian Spruce
Whip cracking trebles and an extra dollop of woody warmth in the bass characterize the voice of this gorgeous 2013 Dreadnought from Wayne Henderson. Mahogany back and sides paired with an Appalachian Spruce shade top (check out the photos for a close up of the grain lines arcing through the stain), Wayne’s fiddle-style headstock, and a soft-V neck profile and slinky setup for easy playability.
Wayne’s tone is legendary and needs no repeating here, but we can say with confidence that this Mahogany Dread stacks up there with the best of them. It’s already opened up handsomely in just a few years, and it’s only going to get better. This is the kind of guitar you’re going to want to keep around you at all times, and it comes snug and safe in a molded TKL case with Henderson’s logo on the outside.
Common misspellings: wane, henerson, hendersen, hendreson, hendersn, dreadnaught, dreadnot, dreadknot
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.15 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Mahogany 
Add to Compare1997 Henderson Dreadnought, Mahogany/Appalachian Spruce
We can only imagine the hundreds of hours that have been poured into this knockout 1997 Dreadnought from Wayne Henderson. Figured Mahogany and Appalachian Spruce, thistle headstock, weighing in at a scant 3lbs 13oz—exactly 20 years old, and still crooning with the best of them.
The voice is full of the woody crackle you’d expect from Mahogany, and the middle register is crunchy and well defined. The trebles cut but aren’t shrill, and the bass is lively but plays well with the other kids on the fretboard playground. The slim neck carve makes for quick and easy playability, and the Appalachian Spruce top is responsive enough for fingerpicking after you’ve worn through all your flatpicks.
And make no mistake, this Henderson Dread start making your other guitars jealous because you’ll be playing it so much. It’s already opened up handsomely, and the tone will only continue to improve. According to the owner, Wayne only had two sets of this beautifully Flamed Mahogany, and this is potentially the only set that Wayne used to build.
common mispellings: hendreson, hendersn, dreadnaught, dreadnot, mahagony, mahogony
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.65 in String Spacing 2.93 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Mahogany 
Add to Compare1978 Henderson 000-28, Indian Rosewood/Spruce
What could be finer than quality time with a Wayne Henderson guitar? Answer: quality time with 000-28 #51, the guitar Wayne built before his personal guitar, D-18 #52. Indian Rosewood and Spruce, Wayne’s name emblazoned across the thistle headstock inlay, and his curving bridge pin layout, match up smooth as you please with the traditional Martin-style herringbone appointments, Grained Ivoroid binding, and MOP diamonds across the fingerboard.
Around the block a time or two, this Hendo beau from 1978 is in excellent shape—all that time has not been wasted, either. The kind of quick response you’d expect from vintage, played-in guitars? We’re happy to say that yes, this 000 has more than opened up, and the 25.4” scale and soft-V neck is a delight for picks or fingertips.
We all love a good Henderson Dreadnought for volume and projection, but this lil 000-28 has a bit of the “little dog, big bark” complex, which is to say it’s as comfy as a lapdog but prone to frequent bouts of rather loud howling when you dig in for a bluesy solo.
We’d love to keep this beauty for ourselves, but that would hardly be fair to all you loyal Henderson lovers! Give us a ring for an in-hand description of the 000 Wayne built just before his personal D-18!
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2011 Henderson D-42 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
We have had the immense good fortune to have had quite a few Henderson guitars come through our shop, they don’t hang around long, but we sure enjoy them while they are here. Each Henderson that comes along is a gem and has something special to say about Wayne and his passion for the craft, but this one in particular has a little something extra special built in to it, and we love it. This is a D-42 model in highly figured Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack (Red) Spruce. Wayne added a few special appointments to this guitar like abalone purfling on the fingerboard, floral headstock inlay and etched gold Waverly tuners. True to form this dread has power and headroom to spare, plenty of bass and round trebles to be had here. Another fine guitar from the Wizard of Rugby.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2013 Henderson 000-42 Brazilian/Appalachian
Sweet, responsive, sonorous. Everyone in the shop agrees, that is how this 000-42 from Wayne Henderson can best be described. Henderson’s prodigious gifts at lutherie have yielded a guitar of astounding clarity and dark, somber appointments, one which boasts Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and an Appalachian Spruce top voiced to a gently enveloping timbre. The ink-dark sunburst finish is a match for the complexity and depth of the guitar’s voice, with Abalone and Grained Ivoroid trim for a delicate sparkle of light. In Henderson’s hands, the Brazilian Rosewood and Appalachian Spruce have been reduced to a perfect thickness to produce the rolling, articulate, lush tone that this 000-42 pulls off so well. And what better way to warm up that lushness than a 12-fret neck? The highs are particularly sweet, and the middle register is clean and controlled in a way that fingerstylists yearn for: the balance is precise, and each string rings crystalline. This guitar comes with a Guardian hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Henderson D-28 Brazilian/Appalachian
You know it’s going to be a good night when you’ve got a Dreadnought from Wayne Henderson in your hands. This 2007 D-28 with Brazilian Rosewood and Appalachian Spruce may look cut a smoky figure with its shade top finish, but the voice is clear as a bell and loud as a July 4th cannon. Wayne’s trademark “violin-style” headstock is here in all its glory, with a Brazilian Rosewood veneer that matches nicely the back and sides.
The tone of these trebles is fat and juicy, with the kind of edge that cuts clean through the mix, so you don’t have to worry about losing ground to your banjo toting bandmates. In fact, folks around you might want ear protection, because this D-28 has got some serious projection and sustain tucked away beneath the Appalachain Spruce hood. Honestly, Bluegrass never sounded so sweet as when played on this Henderson.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Henderson OM-42 Brazilian/Appalachian
Gather round, all ye Henderson fans: we’ve got a rare treat in the house today! An 2011 OM-42, shining like moonlight on the water with it’s delicate and complex Abalone inlay. Wayne’s only built a handful of OMs, and an even smaller handful of OM-42s, so the odds of finding another guitar like this one are pretty slim–and what a beast! The bass is crisp and explosive, and there’s an awe-inspiring clearness in the separation of notes that will leave your every fingerstyle arrangement lush and orchestral. With the classic combination of Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides and Adirondack Spruce for the top, this Henderson OM-42 more than lives up to its heritage.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1999 Henderson 000 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
This guitar was built for one purpose: to be the perfect companion for any guitarist, regardless of style. Played softly, this Henderson OM/000 whispers sweet and sultry; aggressively, she wails “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” to put Earl Scruggs‘ banjo to shame. At the touch of your fingertips, each string has its own voice and sings perfectly in unison with the others; flatpicks give this Henderson a chance to stretch its jaws and really howl. Basically, this Henderson OM/000 can take whatever piece of music you throw its way and make it ten times cleaner, more dynamic, and sweet. For the definitive powerhouse OM/000, look no further: this one is bold, articulate, and responsive, with trebles that have a huge presence and the kind of warm, sweeping low-end we always associate with Hendersons. Would you expect less from Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack Spruce top, and Wayne’s absolute mastery of the craft? We wouldn’t; never has a Henderson passed through our shop that didn’t leave our jaws hanging–this one just happened to bring a tear to our eyes, too.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2011 Henderson D-28 Brazilian/Adirondack (Red)
As Ervin Somogyi is the definitive Modified Dreadnought builder, so Wayne Henderson is the archtypal Dreadnought luthier. It’s practically unanimous, the reputation of his guitars: you can’t get much better than a Henderson. One of Henderson’s best models, this one in particular exhibits all the qualities we look for in a Dreadnought: a hearty, defined low-end, a silky middle register balanced with the top-end, teeth-rattling projection and tone. Wayne may have found one of the most beautiful sets of Brazilian Rosewood left on the planet when he built this guitar–the grain is chocolate-black and caramel–and we haven’t seen an Adirondack Spruce top with so much silking across its medulary rays in a long time. Bound together in Grained Ivoroid (a vintage throwback) with Herringbone trim and a Zigzag back strip, the sound box on this D-28 gives you an enormous, enveloping sound where the trebles are balanced sweetly against the bass. With a healthy dose of articulation and a dash or sweet upper register overtones, this D-28 is ready to blow the pants off of the competition–even other Henderson D-28s will get a run for their money. This guitar comes with the original Guardian hardshell case.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2002 Henderson D-28 Brazilian/Sitka Spruce
With this guitar Wayne Henderson has taken the time tested legend, the D-28, and managed to keep up with or even outdo the Prewars that so many of us covet and cherish. This here D-28 is a guitar with gumption. The chocolatey Brazilian Rosewood gives it a sustaining and rich low end, with the clear and present mids and sweet, fat trebles vaulting forth from the silky Sitka Spruce top. It has a spirit and energy about it, picking quick and strong for the group player in all of us. But sit back in a quiet room and you’ll be caught, enraptured within the voice of this delicate powerhouse you hold in your hands. Come bear witness to the work of a man whose voice has captured us all, player and collector alike.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1996 Henderson D-18 Mahogany/Spruce
Wayne Henderson and his guitars need little introduction these days. Having built for an army of the best players in the world, both in the southeast where we live and for big names like Eric Clapton, his guitars are now legendary. But why? Tone, that’s why. No maker reaches the highest levels without killer tone. This D-18 style Mahogany Dread was the prize for the 1996 Wayne Henderson Guitar Competition and it has been put to good use since. The well-played spruce top is giving it’s all now, and it is extremely loud and clear as a bell. Come find out what all the fuss is about!
Add to Compare2010 Henderson D-18 Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
This Henderson D-18 in Red Spruce and Mahogany is how a pre war style guitar should be done, and is a perfect example of why Henderson guitars are so sought after. This thing is a flatpicking cannon, it would be hard to find a better suited flatpicking guitar. When you pick this guitar up you instantly realize why Wayne is so well regarded in the guitar world. His guitar are light as a feather, superbly built, and sound like heaven. This is as good as it gets in the D-18 world, if you are looking for the wholly grail of bluegrass guitars, look no further.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.09 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany