Here’s a Henderson that stands apart. Not only were Wayne’s legendary hands involved—Rudie Blazer (of Blazer & Henkes), John Arnold, and Don Wilson all pitched in for this 2010 000-42. Old-growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (plus headstock veneer); Red Spruce top that Arnold harvested after Hurricane Opal; Mahogany neck block from a 150-year-old mantle; hand engraved tuners from Blazer & Henkes’ shop. The list goes on. The neck is carved in an homage to blues guitar necks of old, and is chunky in hand and features a 1 7/8” nut to boot. Don’t be scared, we found this neck to be effortlessly playable, and quite comfortable. There’s a familiarity and confidence that comes from having good contact with the neck along your hand, and this one has that in spades. Dark blue Abalone bedecks the Red Spruce top with black purflings to really set it off, and the Ivoroid bindings bring it all together. This 000-42 is 100% a Henderson, but the top is signed by everyone to further set this one apart. It was even featured in a Fretboard Journal article in 2014 (https://www.fretboardjournal.com/features/four-kind-watching-luthiers-wayne-henderson-don-wilson-rudie-blazer-john-arnold-work/).
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This is a very cool Henderson guitar. Not only is it a rare small body in Brazilian Rosewood, but in addition to Wayne's talented hands, Rudie Blazer, Don Wilson, and John Arnold also laid hands on this instrument. It sounds amazing and has wonderful mojo inside as well! 
I love the story of this one. This is one of those “This is the room where it happened” situations: put Wayne Henderson, Rudie Blazer, John Arnold, and Don Wilson in one shop and see what happens. The 000 size, paired with these phenomenal woods, is equal parts rich and clear, especially in the bass. I love the thick neck profile; it feels full and familiar in hand. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.875 in |
| String Spacing | 2.313 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
Here’s a Henderson that stands apart. Not only were Wayne’s legendary hands involved—Rudie Blazer (of Blazer & Henkes), John Arnold, and Don Wilson all pitched in for this 2010 000-42
This is a very cool Henderson guitar. Not only is it a rare small body in Brazilian Rosewood, but in addition to Wayne's talented hands, Rudie Blazer, Don Wilson, and John Arnold also laid hands on this instrument
I love the story of this one. This is one of those “This is the room where it happened” situations: put Wayne Henderson, Rudie Blazer, John Arnold, and Don Wilson in one shop and see what happens 