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.
Wayne's guitars are some of my favorite examples of modern mastery of traditional forms. This D-28 has an astounding voice, with a strong and vigorous low-end with which the middle and upper registers somehow manage to achieve a perfect balance. The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides have a delicious color palette, and help give this guitar its fundamentally robust tone. 
I've played dozens of Henderson dreadnought guitars and I have to say I've only seen a couple that were this good. The woods are gorgeous and the tone and playability are perfect. You just won't find a better dread out there than this. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.19 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian |
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
Wayne's guitars are some of my favorite examples of modern mastery of traditional forms. This D-28 has an astounding voice, with a strong and vigorous low-end with which the middle and upper registers somehow manage to achieve a perfect balance
I've played dozens of Henderson dreadnought guitars and I have to say I've only seen a couple that were this good. The woods are gorgeous and the tone and playability are perfect 