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 .
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@colinpadley18974 ай бұрын
❤
@Joe-mz6dc4 ай бұрын
😀
@roderickrichardson67754 ай бұрын
He is as much😊😊 of a treasure as the guitars he builds. Both are Rare breeds. True gift from God !!!!!!
@photogazer4 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment. So many admire him as a luthier and a great human.
@kevindavis86072 ай бұрын
I feel like there should be a 15 year old kid just following him around learning. We need to preserve his catalog of skills and knowledge. When he looks up at the camera his eyes tell a story of a man with a pure heart. You just want to sit with him and listen to all his stories.
@thetrippylife39482 ай бұрын
He has taught his daughter and she is a very successful guitar maker in Asheville. He talks about her a bit in the video. Thanks for listening!
@kevindavis86072 ай бұрын
@@thetrippylife3948 i left the comment like 2 minutes into the video. I thought about editing it. Then I learned he teaches classes at his school as well. Thank you for this video.
@thetrippylife39482 ай бұрын
@@kevindavis8607 I didn't know he taught classes. Good to know. Thanks!
@michaelhudson15244 ай 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!
@tonymartin40043 ай бұрын
A real down to earth, laid back,friendly fellow. The world needs more like him.
@gregmaryhughes68304 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Interesting..@Lookup2Wakeup
@jakejanearends90004 ай бұрын
⁷😊⁸⁸@Lookup2Wakeup
@solvenet4 ай бұрын
Can't believe i spent a whole 33 mins listening to his story. Thanks for posting ❤ ✌️
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thanks for spending 33 minutes listening! :)
@tedgunderson674 ай 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).
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing!
@johnhicks70574 ай бұрын
Wow. Thank you for sharing this story with us. God bless you Wayne
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@ReverendSoupbone4 ай 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!
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
@ReverendSoupbone4 ай бұрын
btw…great interview!!!
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
@@ReverendSoupbone Thank you!
@duanethompson23604 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
What an experience!
@arthurmabeejr87524 ай 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!
@mandograssable4 ай бұрын
Wayne made me a killer mandolin in 1978!
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Nice!
@howabouthetruth21574 ай 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 !!!
@thetrippylife39484 ай 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.
@benambler13934 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
What a great comment.
@dj-bn1fj4 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
That is awesome! I kicked myself after leaving for not getting Wayne's autograph.
@ralphglenz72074 ай бұрын
Wayne is a National Treasure....Thank you for sharing this interview!!!
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you for listening!
@JackTheSkunk4 ай 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.
@davidcollin14363 ай бұрын
Got to visit him over 50 years ago and he was a hospitable and gracious host to a kid .
@michaelmullins12903 ай бұрын
My group was blessed with the opportunity to sing a couple songs at a local concert. Wayne is salt of the Earth kind of person. He handed me #500 like we had been friends for 50 years. Hes got the best stories as well.
@thetrippylife39483 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@markc47682 ай бұрын
Some years ago I handed Wayne my beat up '69 Brazilian D-45 to pick on. He says. ".. that thayrs some fine lookin wood. I could build you a a right nice guitar out of it..." Truth be told, I probably should have let him cart it home.
@BrandonBentley-to4pu4 ай 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
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Love this comment!
@campparsonssundayschool78444 ай бұрын
E.C. Ball (Estil C. Ball) Gospel singer guitar player. Sang ‘Trials troubles tribulations’.
@nancychace86193 ай бұрын
Very nice story. How does a person become a master builder? - a rare thing. Sounds like he's earned it. Being a washed up old picker myself, really appreciated the sound of #400. Best wishes to him to reach 1000. Thank you for sharing.
@colinpadley18974 ай бұрын
Great story, what a great guy, I'd love to visit this place if I go to the USA again.
@spkay314 ай 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.
@douglaslambert5793 ай бұрын
My dad worked at Chris Craft and they used mahogany in the cabins of their boats!
@Big.E4 ай бұрын
Wow, what a great human, I'd rather a guitar from this man than any other maker 🎸👍😊
@winston674 ай бұрын
That thing sounds amazing!
@guitarsandsuchetc4 ай бұрын
What a great life to have to be able to be making guitars.
@dougmackey36964 ай бұрын
Gosh this is the coolest thing I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you for posting this interview. What a treasure Wayne is. Excellent questions.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@buzzedalldrink91314 ай 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
@michaelbeeministries20203 ай бұрын
Hi Wayme, thank you for making guitars! 🌞👍
@ballenstorms4 ай бұрын
Love this segment. Thank you for sharing.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ralphnothhelfer90864 ай бұрын
What a talented sweet down to earth fella..great vid thanks
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jpobrien54184 ай 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..
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Im so glad you enjoyed it. Meeting Wayne is one of the highlights of my life.
@marvinpues4 ай бұрын
Nice interview, and great example of just doing what you love. Seems humble and kind.
@hotplug564 ай бұрын
Love the hat. What a pleasant interview.
@jamesrooney98224 ай бұрын
What an unbelievably talented man, so unassuming and down to earth, his guitar sounds amazing, brilliant.
@briankowald64654 ай бұрын
Thanks . I did watch until the end and saw the mention of the book
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Its a good read
@murphyr314 ай бұрын
A national treasure
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Yep!
@stonephilips93614 ай бұрын
Great interview😉
@stealingtomorrowband4 ай 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.
@jdlcdn3 ай бұрын
Great master artist.
@Jerryfmccarthy4 ай бұрын
What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing this. I did purchase the book . Will try and make the festival. Peace Jerry
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you! I dont think hes doing his festival anymore though.
@tonyhills21124 ай бұрын
Great video! Gotta love Wayne!
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thanks! And yes, he's amazing.
@Michael2x4 ай бұрын
I’d never be able to afford one of his guitars, but they sure do sound and look awesome!
@um92724 ай бұрын
😱😱😱😱😱😱😱that’s the sound that’s a dream 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
@7884golfguruАй бұрын
What a lovely man ❤
@thetrippylife3948Ай бұрын
@@7884golfguru He really is!
@robd77034 ай бұрын
What a wonderful story. Thank you.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you for listening!
@gregjohnson63294 ай бұрын
Read the book Clapton’s Guitar years ago. Wish they were not so out of reach for the many but great book.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
I loved the book too!
@markmelville66703 ай бұрын
Nice.
@bigblocklawyer4 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Right?!
@ericjosephgarcia68434 ай 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.
@thomasdaughton4354 ай бұрын
Did you watch the entire video? Midway tells you where his heart is at
@davidcollin14363 ай бұрын
Go ahead and make them yourself. A kid doesn't need a Stradivarius
@UAL3204 ай бұрын
Wayne’s accent freaked out your auto subtitle generator at :40. You might want to edit that out.
@dennishill20304 ай бұрын
This was very nice..good job.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rogerspalding56733 ай бұрын
Wayne is wearing a Boston Red Sox baseball cap. I was wondering if he is an actual MLB fan and, if so, a Red Sox fan? Since he lives in Virginia, perhaps he is a Nationals or an Orioles fan? Thanks so much for a first cabin interview.
@thetrippylife39483 ай бұрын
I wish I would have asked him if he's a Red Sox fan. I left thinking of so many questions I wish I would have asked..
@richardkent22004 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@jdlcdn3 ай бұрын
My dad played a gibson made in 50s. I still have it.
@thetrippylife39483 ай бұрын
Nice!
@waynehenderson-hb6ex7 күн бұрын
Mr Henderson, My name is Wayne P Henderson and have followed you on the internet and anything I found written about you. I also have been contacted, years ago, by people looking for you. I would like to meet you this coming year, 2025 if possible.
@Joe-mz6dc4 ай бұрын
Cool. 😃
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Thank you
@tonyshoe31314 ай бұрын
I wished he was my neighbor.
@jonhill3732 ай бұрын
He a Red Sox fan so he’s should be good
@sonnypleasantone4 ай бұрын
"and said that.." 😃
@robinhenderson52024 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this video! The neck on the guitar is so pretty!🤩I wonder if he's a distant relative of mine!😂😂❤
@thetrippylife39484 ай 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?! :)
@robinhenderson52024 ай 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!💓
@rogersimmons54102 ай бұрын
How would I go about getting getting a G bender Electric acoustic ? T You..🎶🎵
@jacquesemondАй бұрын
💖
@saintmichael18744 ай бұрын
Wayne, who are you training / or who is documenting your build techniques?
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
He talks about how his daughter is building guitars now in the interview.
@saintmichael18744 ай бұрын
@@thetrippylife3948 Thank you. : )
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
@@saintmichael1874 Check out his daughter's website. Her name is Jayne Henderson.
@MrMorrisonAF4 ай бұрын
Glad someone is keeping the family traditions alive.. gorgeous instruments
@Wobbz94134 ай бұрын
If you actually listen, you might learn something....
@petersheely72464 ай бұрын
👌😃
@jefffaria4 ай бұрын
Awesome interview 👏 too bad interviewers overly everything
@brianredmon3784 ай бұрын
Why the Captions, I understand every word he says.
@FightinRooster2 ай бұрын
What do his guitars sell for?
@thetrippylife39482 ай бұрын
They can sell on ebay for over $50,000 but i think he sells them for much less.
@briankowald64654 ай бұрын
What’s the name of the book?
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Claptons Guitar. Link in description
@PeterS-lt6cvАй бұрын
I would've asked him a thousand questions on each component.
@thetrippylife394824 күн бұрын
After we left, I thought of several more questions I wished I would have asked.
@DougHinVA4 ай 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 ...
@Peter-ic7vj4 ай бұрын
Contact info for wayne henderson..????
@bluescreekguitars33464 ай бұрын
he is not puter savy
@Peter-ic7vj4 ай бұрын
How do you. Talk. To. Wayne?
@posys51402 ай бұрын
he has not made one for ZZTOP , ACDA
@thetrippylife39482 ай бұрын
Ha ha. He only makes acoustic guitars.
@columbia19302 ай бұрын
Gillian WELCH.
@MatthewBarelick2 ай бұрын
Hey Wayne do you know the difference between a GITAR AND A GUITAR? 200 miles below the Mason /Dixon Line! 😂😂😂😂😂
@rubentoro3305Ай бұрын
EVERY THING WAS GOOD BUT HILARY CLINTON
@guitarsandsuchetc4 ай бұрын
His daughter paid off student loans by a building a guitar
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
That's pretty cool. He talk about it in the video.
@pedraw4 ай 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.
@groundcontrolgainesville48414 ай 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-gk6ie4 ай 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..
@thetrippylife39484 ай 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-rn1or4 ай 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.
@thetrippylife39484 ай бұрын
Nice!
@mcsplivens4 ай бұрын
I am a guitar player and Boston Red Sox fan and I'm thinking Mr. Henderson maybe a Salem Red Sox fan?