Meet Wayne Henderson - He's made guitars for Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, Doc Watson & More!

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🎸 Meet famous guitar maker Wayne Henderson! This interview takes place in his workshop in the Virginia mountains. He shares some of his trade secrets and even plays a tune for us.
🌟 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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@bluescreekguitars3346 21 күн бұрын

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 .

@thetrippylife3948 21 күн бұрын

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@colinpadley1897 12 күн бұрын

❤

@Joe-mz6dc 8 күн бұрын

😀

@roderickrichardson6775 4 күн бұрын

He is as much😊😊 of a treasure as the guitars he builds. Both are Rare breeds. True gift from God !!!!!!

@solvenet 10 күн бұрын

Can't believe i spent a whole 33 mins listening to his story. Thanks for posting ❤ ✌️

@thetrippylife3948 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for spending 33 minutes listening! :)

@michaelhudson1524 10 күн бұрын

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!

@photogazer 11 күн бұрын

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.

@thetrippylife3948 10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment. So many admire him as a luthier and a great human.

@winston67 13 күн бұрын

That thing sounds amazing!

@ReverendSoupbone 19 күн бұрын

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!

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

@ReverendSoupbone 19 күн бұрын

btw…great interview!!!

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

@@ReverendSoupbone Thank you!

@mandograssable 13 күн бұрын

Wayne made me a killer mandolin in 1978!

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Nice!

@tedgunderson67 19 күн бұрын

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).

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing!

@user-qs6eu1bv1x 13 күн бұрын

Wow! You do beautiful work Mr. Henderson! You are an American treasure.

@jamesrooney9822 8 күн бұрын

What an unbelievably talented man, so unassuming and down to earth, his guitar sounds amazing, brilliant.

@colinpadley1897 12 күн бұрын

Great story, what a great guy, I'd love to visit this place if I go to the USA again.

@bigblocklawyer 13 күн бұрын

Rather make a guitar for a kid who doesn't have one than for Eric Clapton. Welcome to the America we grew up in.

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Right?!

@ericjosephgarcia6843 4 күн бұрын

Every year for thirty years he has made five guitars a year that he gives to raise money for scholarships for kids. Learn before you speak.

@thomasdaughton435 3 күн бұрын

Did you watch the entire video? Midway tells you where his heart is at

@ralphglenz7207 23 күн бұрын

Wayne is a National Treasure....Thank you for sharing this interview!!!

@thetrippylife3948 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for listening!

@gregmaryhughes6830 19 күн бұрын

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.

@Lookup2Wakeup 18 күн бұрын

There's no evidence that Clapton ever played that guitar. His tech took possession of it at Heathrow airport & it has never been seen since....😂

@thetrippylife3948 18 күн бұрын

Interesting..@@Lookup2Wakeup

@jakejanearends9000 4 күн бұрын

⁷😊⁸⁸@@Lookup2Wakeup

@benambler1393 14 күн бұрын

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.

@thetrippylife3948 14 күн бұрын

What a great comment.

@JackTheSkunk 17 күн бұрын

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.

@spkay31 9 күн бұрын

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.

@duanethompson2360 19 күн бұрын

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.

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

What an experience!

@howabouthetruth2157 19 күн бұрын

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 !!!

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

Wayne really was gracious to take a break from his work to talk to us. He mentioned PBS had been there the week before so I'm looking forward to that interview.

@johnhicks7057 Күн бұрын

Wow. Thank you for sharing this story with us. God bless you Wayne

@thetrippylife3948 Күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@dj-bn1fj 24 күн бұрын

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.

@thetrippylife3948 24 күн бұрын

That is awesome! I kicked myself after leaving for not getting Wayne's autograph.

@dougmackey3696 13 күн бұрын

Gosh this is the coolest thing I’ve seen on KZfaq. Thank you for posting this interview. What a treasure Wayne is. Excellent questions.

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@will5150 13 күн бұрын

true craftsman.

@campparsonssundayschool7844 18 күн бұрын

E.C. Ball (Estil C. Ball) Gospel singer guitar player. Sang ‘Trials troubles tribulations’.

@ballenstorms 13 күн бұрын

Love this segment. Thank you for sharing.

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BrandonBentley-to4pu 15 күн бұрын

What a great person Wayne is. Not only can he build guitars he can make the best omelette you ever eat I won two of his guitars I wouldn’t take one million for either he is just special to me

@thetrippylife3948 15 күн бұрын

Love this comment!

@arthurmabeejr8752 15 күн бұрын

How interesting this story about Mr. Henderson is however, I played guitar for 50 years and honestly never heard of him until watching this video today. I used to be able to play eletric, steel strings and, now I mostly play my 2 favorite classical guitars because the treble strings are plastic. This is easier on my finger tips now that I hit the big 62, the necks are wider but, my hands are big enough so, I still play them daily. I can remember first learning how to Travis picking over 30 years ago, my playing took off like a rocket. I play guitar, fiddle, mandolin and, keyboards some as well. I thank you for sharing this video about Mr. Henderson, it's been an absolute treat learning about this fine guitar maker and, fine guitar player!

@hotplug56 14 күн бұрын

Love the hat. What a pleasant interview.

@stonephilips9361 19 күн бұрын

Great interview😉

@buzzedalldrink9131 14 күн бұрын

Surviving the postal service is his greatest accomplishment. I made 32 years and retired first day I could! All the bad things you heard about it is true

@Big.E 20 күн бұрын

Wow, what a great human, I'd rather a guitar from this man than any other maker 🎸👍😊

@marvinpues 23 күн бұрын

Nice interview, and great example of just doing what you love. Seems humble and kind.

@ralphnothhelfer9086 5 күн бұрын

What a talented sweet down to earth fella..great vid thanks

@thetrippylife3948 5 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jpobrien5418 24 күн бұрын

Wayne is truly a national treasure and his guitars are absolutely top notch. I would love to play one some day. I really enjoyed this interview. I hope to one day get up there to meet him and pick a tune or two. Thank you for posting this it was fascinating. So glad i stumbled upon your channel i will gladly subscribe. Cheers..

@thetrippylife3948 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. Im so glad you enjoyed it. Meeting Wayne is one of the highlights of my life.

@briankowald6465 13 күн бұрын

Thanks . I did watch until the end and saw the mention of the book

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Its a good read

@guitarsandsuchetc 18 күн бұрын

What a great life to have to be able to be making guitars.

@stealingtomorrowband 20 күн бұрын

I've never heard if this fella... I ran across this video looking around for guitar building videos.. Wayne lives about 2.5 hours from where I'm at in Virginia.. Wish there were more bass builders around.

@tonyhills2112 20 күн бұрын

Great video! Gotta love Wayne!

@thetrippylife3948 20 күн бұрын

Thanks! And yes, he's amazing.

@um9272 16 күн бұрын

😱😱😱😱😱😱😱that’s the sound that’s a dream 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

@richardkent2200 19 күн бұрын

Beautiful

@Michael2x 19 күн бұрын

I’d never be able to afford one of his guitars, but they sure do sound and look awesome!

@Jerryfmccarthy 18 күн бұрын

What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing this. I did purchase the book . Will try and make the festival. Peace Jerry

@thetrippylife3948 18 күн бұрын

Thank you! I dont think hes doing his festival anymore though.

@robd7703 19 күн бұрын

What a wonderful story. Thank you.

@thetrippylife3948 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for listening!

@sonnypleasantone 2 күн бұрын

"and said that.." 😃

@dennishill2030 14 күн бұрын

This was very nice..good job.

@thetrippylife3948 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@UAL320 17 күн бұрын

Wayne’s accent freaked out your auto subtitle generator at :40. You might want to edit that out.

@Joe-mz6dc 8 күн бұрын

Cool. 😃

@thetrippylife3948 8 күн бұрын

Thank you

@gregjohnson6329 19 күн бұрын

Read the book Clapton’s Guitar years ago. Wish they were not so out of reach for the many but great book.

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

I loved the book too!

@petersheely7246 21 күн бұрын

👌😃

@robinhenderson5202 19 күн бұрын

Enjoyed this video! The neck on the guitar is so pretty!🤩I wonder if he's a distant relative of mine!😂😂❤

@thetrippylife3948 19 күн бұрын

We loved learning about how he hand saws the pearl from abalone shells for the beautiful inlay. Just assume you're related. Why not?! :)

@robinhenderson5202 19 күн бұрын

@@thetrippylife3948 😄👍Will do! I thought it was a cool idea about recycling wooden furniture into guitars, too! Genius! Thank y'all for taking time to take the trip and make the video!💓

@tonyshoe3131 23 күн бұрын

I wished he was my neighbor.

@jefffaria 13 күн бұрын

Awesome interview 👏 too bad interviewers overly everything

@brianredmon378 2 күн бұрын

Why the Captions, I understand every word he says.

@DougHinVA 5 күн бұрын

he is a hillbilly and I grew up in east TN, so I heard the early REAL country and bluegrass on B/W TV ...

@saintmichael1874 23 күн бұрын

Wayne, who are you training / or who is documenting your build techniques?

@thetrippylife3948 23 күн бұрын

He talks about how his daughter is building guitars now in the interview.

@saintmichael1874 22 күн бұрын

@@thetrippylife3948 Thank you. : )

@thetrippylife3948 22 күн бұрын

@@saintmichael1874 Check out his daughter's website. Her name is Jayne Henderson.

@MrMorrisonAF 20 күн бұрын

Glad someone is keeping the family traditions alive.. gorgeous instruments

@Wobbz9413 19 күн бұрын

If you actually listen, you might learn something....

@briankowald6465 13 күн бұрын

What’s the name of the book?

@thetrippylife3948 13 күн бұрын

Claptons Guitar. Link in description

@Peter-ic7vj 14 күн бұрын

How do you. Talk. To. Wayne?

@Peter-ic7vj 23 күн бұрын

Contact info for wayne henderson..????

@bluescreekguitars3346 21 күн бұрын

he is not puter savy

@pedraw 3 күн бұрын

People complain about how much money a hand made guitar costs............all the while those twats want 20 bucks an hour to fill bags of trash panda food ............I hope you go well beyond 1000 fiddles Wayne.

@guitarsandsuchetc 18 күн бұрын

His daughter paid off student loans by a building a guitar

@thetrippylife3948 18 күн бұрын

That's pretty cool. He talk about it in the video.

@groundcontrolgainesville4841 6 күн бұрын

In the future please try not to talk so much when the subject is talking or at least stay away from the microphone. Also don't use auto generated subtitles when they clearly misrepresent what the subject is saying.

@BryanClark-gk6ie 5 күн бұрын

It's like sitting over there in the room in a chair with them listenin' having a normal conversation' her conducting an interview'asking questions and him answering.... gives an in room feeling. As far as the subtitles.... they're not flashing all over the screen or blocking out faces or the background like serval do. 10 outta 10..

@thetrippylife3948 5 күн бұрын

@BryanClark-gk6ie i really appreciate your comment. First interview I've ever done, didn't know until right before i would be doing it, happened to have some small cheap mics on me, and was a bit intimidated to talk to him. Honestly overwhelmed by all the kind feedback. And meeting Wayne was one of the highlights of my life. He did have PBS there the week before. Will be a much more professional interview than mine for sure.

@Rick-rn1or 2 күн бұрын

I held one he made that he borrowed for a show of the best of all styles of playing at the University of washington. Bought his CD . Finest player of bluegrass, fast too.

@thetrippylife3948 2 күн бұрын

Nice!