wayne henderson guitar d18 d28 martin vintage collings

[tstrahle]

Very nice. Thanks.

[bluegrasssingingman]

Henderson D28 is not a D28 class it is Mahogany. Collings sound like shit. Henderson sounded a lot better. The Martin 1944 D-18 smoked every guitar there.

[DennisBeatty]

Martin Martin Martin Martin Martin all the way dont get a copy when you can get the one they are copying Martin and that 1944 D 18 is a beast got to love it I have a D 28 and am looking for a prewar D 18

[TubeFreakJonas]

Wow the first Henderson sounds just wonderful. Warm and present and open. I've never heard an instrument with such a 'sinewy' attack while it's so warm.

Remember these guitars all have different 'experience' levels on them. I just wonder if the VERY new Collings sounds a bit bright, tight, and thumpy in the attack because it needs to be PLAYED more to open up that (Adirondack Spruce) top! Perhaps YEARS?

I find new Collings D's very bright. but probably worth the leap of cash & faith?

[tomcat33]

I like the first henderson and the collings best.

[caleb101089]

Wow...... I would love to have any of these guitars let alone ALL of them......

[LillithCarmichael]

I would agree the collins has a more stubble tone than the Henderson for sure. The Henerson has a nice ringing but strong sound to it hard to beat his guitars period.

[JoshWMusic1]

The mahogany 28 was really nice.

2005 Henderson is fantastic. I didn't hear a huge difference between the Collings & the Martin, though the Martin had a bit of an edge, perhaps the fact that it's as old as my grandmother??? :)

It's great to see these guitars in the hands of someone who can play them versus being in a glass case in some rich guy's mansion, possibly never to be touched again.

[beeroosterm]

Lordy, how much are all these guitars worth? Even one Henderson on the open market is worth $20-30K; the 1944 Martin has to be worth $35000. Why so many guitars, man? Can't you be satisfied with just one? Maybe two?

[Gintry]

@beeroosterm i know it's old post but.. like they say, "guitarist do not need many guitars, just one MORE"

[beeroosterm]

@Gintry My philosophy is to make a commitment to one guitar (one electric/one acoustic) and then adapt to its personality. In this manner, you become far more attuned to its subtleties (both good and bad), which ultimately makes for a far richer experience than switching guitars, assumedly always playing to their strengths. It's like having 5 girlfriends: yes, a girl for every weekday, but you don't spend enough time to understand what makes them tick - which is where the real connection lies...

[bigmrclean]

That D 18 martin was about to distort my speakers....Freakin' cannon man. When you can play as well as you can you can make a mop with strings sound good. But you have some very nice instruments. I enjoyed this.

[TonyRiceJR]

Dang man that 44 martin knocked me out of my chair thats an awesome guitar i got a stupid question but are you interested in selling at all.

Thanks.

[vapiddrivel]

All are good, although I find the Collings weak, or thin. I have a mahogany Guild D-35, about 35 years old that has a similar sound to the D-18 style Henderson. Funny how you can hear the general differences on this rough medium.

I agree with jimmythefish that the Henderson D28 is really fine.

[TubeFreakJonas]

@vapiddrivel - I was thinking that too, the rough medium, but then guitar character SHOULD translate well enough on a simple camera microphone. Think of AM Radio and low-tech early recording technology. Great instruments still shone through.

[33marsupilami]

Good evening, I have two guitars martin in particular the koa d50, I am a collector of guitars and I consider in good consciousness that these guitars have no value that the mark(brand) makes " pay in dollars " from the point of view of the estétique and some finish as moreover of the sound, there are the other guitars one thousand less expensive times which are gaily worth them, here is sir of what I think honnétement and I am free of my thought, thank you has you

[33marsupilami]

Effectivement il pousse le volume ce qui fait ressortir certaines nuances mais ces guitares n'ont pas leur valeur par rapport a la tonalité, on paie simplement la marque mais certains aiment ça, c'²est leur passion comme la porsche ou ferrari, il faut les comprendre, ça brille comme une rolex !!!!!!!!! POUR EUX simplement

[PlaceOfOrigin]

Im sorry, i havent the slightest idea what you are talking about. Im English dont you know?!

[wee0424]

D18 sound great

[Mandotwang]

Very nice guitars. Love your playing but it was hard for me to tell the nuances and differences in tone/volume because the audio is distorted. The volume seems set for the narrating part and then distorts when you play. You Tube can make it hard to get the volume set right.

[bigmrclean]

Nice! Fine playing too. Can't beat the ol' Martin..They haven't been in business for hundreds of years for no reason.

[ripping76]

Fine collection!

[Hackman471]

The Henderson guitars are the best ones. Especially the D-28. would love to see a dudenbostel or a john arnold made guitar.

[MRBABAR]

Tough to judge over PC.Here's what I hear & a list from best to worst. All are great.1) Martin D18 - Woody, Jumps out at you. Nice round warm bass. Guitar sounds so open. Only issue was a overly jangly high E string. 2) Henderson 1997 Hog D28 #185: Fantastic overall sound. Not as clear or open sounding as Martin. 3) Henderson D28/Rosewood #330 - Woody, bass not as clear as Martin but fatter trebles. A bit muddy. 4) Collings - dull, muddy. Compard to the other 3 this one was far behind.

[pauljcat]

He should have played the same excerpt for all guitars. All these guitars probably have string age differences too. Not a very good test.

[plowhand247]

I agree. People spend a lot of money buying copies of Martins from luthiers who copy Martin. Save some money and buy a Martin.

[greekflatpicker]

The '44 D-18 was outstanding to my ears.The '97 mahogany Henderson was a great one also.

The ones sounded fine,but also sounded like new guitars.

Also,on the mahogany Henderson,did you had Elixirs on it?I hear too much trebles.

All were great guitars,and you have a solid and beautiful tone too.

Congrats!

[AllenShadd]

Pick it Brandon!

[jimmythefish]

That 2005 Henderson D28 is outstanding. Not a whole lot of difference between the Collings D1A and the '44 D-18, though I'd have to give the edge to the Martin.

[scooter2d2d]

your rite the collings is a clean build almost to clean , but it doesnt sound to hot..... the 05 henderson d-28 has the rite volume and tone......

[filavadrit]

jesus...the grandmaster guitar,sound greatest!