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Add to Compare2006 Henderson D-28 Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Power and control at once. We love Wayne Henderson’s guitars, especially his Dreads, and D-28 numbers 380 is a doozie. Brazilian Rosewood body with Adirondack Spruce on top, 28-style appointments with herringbone trim and a zigzag backstrip, plus Wayne’s fiddle headstock and Waverly tuners. Grained Ivoroid bindings plus a soft brown tortoise-style pickguard remarkably reminiscent of prewar guards round out the package. This Henderson has been played in and opened up handsomely since 2006 when it rolled off Wayne’s bench and into eager hands. The voice balances some potent drive with a sweetness in the trebles that really fills out the sound. It’s a natural flatpicker, but we’re happy to report it’s sensitive enough for fingerpicking as well.
Other keywords: w.c. henderson, dreadnaught, allen shadd, 28 style, bluegrass
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2020 Henderson OM-41 Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
We’ve seen quite a number of Wayne’s guitars pass through our shop, but he still manages to pull out new stops with his latest builds, which number into the 800s. In fact, this Henderson OM-41 is the only OM Cutaway we’ve ever seen, and it’s basically right off the bench and here in our lap. #803 was finished in 2020 with gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce on top—primo tonewoods being Wayne’s bread and butter. The 41-style appointment package features dark Abalone around the top and soundhole, with Grained Ivoroid bindings and a multicolored zipper backstrip. At the headstock, carved in Wayne’s signature fiddle profile, we have gold Waverly tuners and bone saddle, and an Abalone thistle behind Wayne’s inlaid name. The soft Venetian Cutaway sets this one apart, and is such a welcome treat for those uppermost frets to earn their keep. The voice is characterized by even, smooth response across the registers. Wayne’s OMs have a more lush and inviting sound than his Bluegrass Dreadnoughts, so usually better equipped for fingerstyle, but honestly we had a great time digging in a bit with a flatpick on this one; it holds up well under a stronger attack. The neck is comfortable and wide with a 1 13/16” nut and 2 3/8” string spacing at the saddle, and the setup is easy on the hands too. We’ve got this OM-41 wrapped up in a Calton flight case to keep it safe and sound.
Other keywords: w.c. henderson, fingerpicking, 41 style, abalone, brazilian, adriondack, red spruce
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.81 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1992 Henderson Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
Wayne Henderson’s been doing it right for years! And some of his earlier work, like this 1992 Dreadnought (top signed May 7, 1992), are proof guitars only get better with time. We. love. this. guitar. It’s got a quick, lively response, and individual notes are well-defined and meaty; sixteenth note runs come out crisp and clear. Slim neck with a 1 23/32” nut, dramatic sapwood figured Brazilian Rosewood, Appalachian Spruce top, the complete package. Our own repair staff has brought this one back up to snuff with a fresh neck reset and setup, so it plays as easy as brand new butter!
Other keywords: Wayne henderson guitar, dreadnaught, allen shadd, flatpicking, bluegrass, american guitar, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2008 Henderson D-42, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
If you’ve ever heard of Wayne Henderson, you already know the pedigree of this D-42. Let’s take at a look at this cadillac of Dreadnoughts, the 2008 Henderson D-42. It might be a few years old, but it looks like we just took it out of its original packaging; we were hard-pressed to find even the slightest scratch. As such, the 42-style appointments shine in pristeen glory: delicately-colored Abalone trim surrounds the body and outlines the fretboard extension, rings the soundhole, is inlaid into the Ebony fretboard itself in snowflakes and diamonds, then culminates in a sparkling display of Wayne’s name and a floral inlay on the Brazilian Rosewood headstock veneer.
If this guitar were any prettier, we’d rent it out for beauty pagents rather than sell it outright–but that would be a dishonor to the voice that lurks beneath the flawless surface. Its previous owner must have impeccable technique: for all that it appears to have been untouched, one strum of the strings reveals that the Appalachian Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides have been consistently played and has opened up magnificently. As if that wasn’t enough to get your salivary glands going, Wayne’s D-42 has one more trick up his sleeve (or soundhole): this Dreadnought performs as beautifully for fingerpicking as it does with a flatpick. An anomaly, we know, not really what you expect, but where there’s a will there’s a Wayne. Given that he’s an absurdly talented fingerpicker, in addition to being a luthier, he was probably thinking of how to make this guitar sound the best when it’s down to just your fingers and the strings.
Once plucked, you’d better hold on for the ride: the voice is ferocious, with a well-defined low-end and treble notes to put a songbird to shame. We practically guarantee that whatever tune you decide to play on this Henderson D-42, you’ll never want to hear it from another guitar, again. Period.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2018 Henderson Dreadnought, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
Step in before this one steps out! We just landed a nearly new 2018 Dreadnought from the one and only Wayne Henderson that’s packing serious tonewood power. Jaw droopingly beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are here paired with a shaded Appalachian Spruce top in herringbone trim. Soft V neck, great setup, and weighing in at a trim 4lbs 3oz, this Henderson is an effortless player, and has a sweet midrange to tie the bass and trebles together.
Other keywords: Wayne henderson guitar, dreadnaught, allen shadd, flatpicking, bluegrass, american guitar, waverly
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.7308 in String Spacing 2.18 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
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Add to Compare2010 Henderson Dreadnought, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
If it’s good enough for Tim Stafford, you bet it’s good enough for us. Tim commissioned this Dreadnought from Wayne Henderson with a set of Madagascar Rosewood he acquired from LMI and held onto for 10 years before Wayne was able to craft it into this exquisite piece. Red Spruce on top, rounded V neck, and MOP diamond fretboard inlays complete the image. Stafford used this Henderson for several Blue Highway shows and for at least one record. To further boost the provenance, this is the first Madagascar Rosewood guitar that Wayne ever built! We’ve seen a lot of Hendersons over the years, and this one definitely stands apart.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, wayne henderson guitar, dreadnaught, bluegrass, flat picking, flatpicking, wavily, guardian case, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
Add to Compare2017 Henderson OM, Honduran Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Well, well, Wayne! We’ve snagged a 2017 Henderson OM that’s like new with gorgeous Honduran Rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce top. According to our sources, Wayne’s only built a small handful of Hondo guitars, so we’re extra delighted to have found one ourselves. The voice is big and bold, with powerful response and fat trebles. We love the energy, for both fingers and flatpicks. Waverly tuners and 28-style appointments, rounded out with a custom tortoise-style pickguard and a soft V neck.
Other keyword: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, wayne henderson, om-28, orchestra model, honduras rosewood, herringbone
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.2188 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Honduran 
Add to Compare2006 Henderson D-28, Brazilian Rosewood/Appalachian Spruce
An absolute powerhouse dressed to the nines. We’ve got a lovely 2006 Dreadnought from the one and only Wayne Henderson here that’s played in and ready for more action! Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Appalachian Spruce on top, herringbone trim, Waverly tuners–the works. This Henderson has been lovingly played in since 2006, and we’re happy to report the tone is wide open and expressive. A natural choice for flatpicking Bluegrass, but this Dread holds up handsomely for a wide range of styles; it purrs as easily as it roars. Interested yet?
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, henderson guitars, dreadnaught, allen shadd, flat pick, old time, traditional
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.719 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Spruce - Appalachian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1992 Henderson D-28 Indian Rosewood/Spruce
This is one of Wayne Henderson’s Dreadnoughts that hasn’t been collecting dust! Coming to us all the way from 1992 in Indian Rosewood and Spruce, this 28-style D has opened up handsomely and combines a fierce projection with a meaty treble response fit for a flatpicker’s fantasy. Solo work cuts right through the mix, and the setup is easy on the hands to keep you in the groove longer. This one has some honest play wear to match its broken-in voice, and it’s ready to keep on churning out music for another 25 years.
Here’s an additional demo with our own Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/–u_W74LlDY
Other keywords: dreadnaught, lutherie, flatpick, bluegrass, americana, grover, herringbone, tortoise style pickguard
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2006 Henderson OM, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Wide open and raring to go: our 2006 Henderson OM is a bombshell. Seriously gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top and 28-style appointments—what more could you ask for? Killer projection and sustain, glassy playability, and clear and clean response? Sure enough, you’ll find all that and more tucked under the hood of this Henderson. Fingerpicking or flatpicking, this guitar soaks it all up. And it comes wrapped up in a Calton flight case so you can keep it sweet and safe on those rare moments when you won’t have it in hand.
Other keywords: wayne henderson, om-28, orchestra model, bluegrass, flight case, fingerstyle, wavily
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
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
Wayne C. Henderson is an American guitar maker who specializes in the crafting of handmade, custom acoustic guitars. He also occasionally makes other stringed instruments, such as mandolins, banjos, and fiddles. He is based in Rugby, in Grayson County, Virginia where he was born on May 3, 1947.