Meet Wayne Henderson - He's made guitars for Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, Doc Watson & More!
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Published 2024-07-01
🌟 Listen to him talk about making guitars for some of the most famous musicians in the world, including Eric Clapton, Doc Watson, and Brad Paisley.
0:00 Intro
0:32 Wayne was a mail carrier
1:00 How he got started making guitars
5:56 What wood he uses
10:08 How to get on his list for a guitar
10:45 Famous people he's made guitars for
12:14 Making a guitar for Eric Clapton
17:00 Using abalone shell for guitar inlay
19:31 Wayne plays a tune for us
23:29 Wayne works on his latest guitar
28:34 Wayne played for Hilary Clinton
30:59 Wayne played for the Queen of England
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All Comments (21)
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I know this man since 2009 , he is a genuine good man. Kind , sharing ,talented, and friendly . That man is my friend , and I am proud to know him .
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Can't believe i spent a whole 33 mins listening to his story. Thanks for posting ❤ ✌️
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Admired Wayne’s work for years. The Cody sisters here in Colorado, have “ sister guitars. Same tree I heard. The can really play! Thanks Mr Henderson!
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What an unbelievably talented man, so unassuming and down to earth, his guitar sounds amazing, brilliant.
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Rather make a guitar for a kid who doesn't have one than for Eric Clapton. Welcome to the America we grew up in.
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Great story, what a great guy, I'd love to visit this place if I go to the USA again.
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I have had the pleasure of talking a bit with Wayne quite a few times, and we always had fun. I am also a Luthier here in Virginia, about an hour or so from Wayne's place, but have not talked to him in years. I really need to visit him soon. He is a national treasure, and as friendly and humble as one person can be. My guitars will never be as good as a Henderson, but I will keep trying to reach anywhere close to his level of the art.
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I've read "Clapton's Guitar" but it's a treat to just hear what a down-to-earth, humble guy Wayne is. It's nice to know there are people with talent who stay grounded in this age where there are many with not so much talent who think so much of themselves.
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Wayne is a National Treasure....Thank you for sharing this interview!!!
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When you look at this man you may not realize that you are looking at an American treasure. I know I will never own one of his works but it is a privilege to see a Stradivarius level artist in our time. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Something in the water in that part of the country. So many great builders but Mr. Henderson is the peak of guitar builders on those Appalachian Mountains.
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Was around that fellah growing up, had no clue I was in the midst of a living legend. He’s an absolute gentleman and treated me like royalty (10 year old boy who could hardly play).
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I had the privilege of meeting and speaking with Wayne at Merlefest. Such a nice unassuming guy who was happy with some conversating! He and his daughter gave a presentation about building that was amazing. Big fan, a true character and gentleman!
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Very cool interview with a true craftsman who learned the old fashioned way, through years of experience and continuous learning and improvement. Great attitude and desire to do great work is always going to produce a skilled professional. And local walnut is a great tonewood, as well and nice maple.
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Wow! You do beautiful work Mr. Henderson! You are an American treasure.
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I met and played and did a workshop with him at Don and Susie’s house in Vancouver Washington in the 1990s. He was a very gracious person.
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I am not an acoustic player, nor am I any good at making small talk with folks I don't know, but it would surely be amazing to meet and talk with Wayne. He really impressed me. Thanks for looking him up and doing this interview.
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E.C. Ball (Estil C. Ball) Gospel singer guitar player. Sang ‘Trials troubles tribulations’.
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This was amazing! I really enjoyed it, and thank you SO much for doing this. Thanks to Mr. Wayne Henderson for being so gracious to have this interview! Such a wonderful man! God Bless you all !!!
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I have read the book not long after it came out, went with my dad as he and Wayne set down and talked for a while. I got Wayne to sign my book and he told me Allen was there so find him to get it sign so I got both of them to sign my book an been on the shelf since then. That was June 16 2012 and my dad was so happy to talk to Wayne as my dad played just about anything with strings.
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Gosh this is the coolest thing I’ve seen on YouTube. Thank you for posting this interview. What a treasure Wayne is. Excellent questions.
