Waylon Jennings
US country musician
Waylon Jennings' Guitars
Jennings used several leather-bound Telecasters throughout his career, one of which is for sale at London Vintage Guitars. Another can be seen in this live performance with Johnny Cash.
"1946 Martin D28 Herringbone Guitar
Said to be Waylon’s personal guitar that he used to write songs with at home and on the road, this 1946 Martin with a Dreadnaught-style body has a Sitka spruce, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard. The guitar is in great playing condition, and considering its famous owner its considered one of the greatest Martin collectibles currently on the market. Serial number: 95073. Estimated $30,000-$40,000."
In this video Waylon can be seen playing a Gibson SJ-200 in Vintage Sunburst.
"1943 Martin Guitar 00021
Another guitar said to be played by Waylon often and used for songwriting, it is listed as a 1943 model, but says it was numbered in September of 1948. Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard. The original tuners have been replaced with Grover Rotomatics tuners. 'This was one of Waylon’s personal Martin Flattops,' says Guernsey’s. Serial number: 89206. Estimated $30,000-$40,000."
"This nylon string classical-style guitar with a piezo pickup was a gift to Waylon from Chet Atkins, and is signed by Chet and dated ’87 on the sound covers. White signed to RCA, Chet Atkins was Waylon’s first primary producer. When Waylon won his creative freedom from RCA, Chet left the picture and became the face of stringent label control during country music’s Outlaw era. But later in life Waylon and Chet remained friends. Serial number: 82956570. Estimated $15,000 $25,000."
Waylon Jennings used a Fender Mustang for a scene in Nashville Rebel.
"It’s a long story, but the short version is my wife bought it at an auction, the same auction I was trying to register to bid on this guitar. Unbeknownst to me, she had already registered to bid on it for me as a gift. I was watching the bidding, and said, ‘Well it’s gone, it’s gone under some collector’s bed for the rest of time.’ And my wife comes in and goes, ‘I just bought you Waylon’s guitar.’ It was a Christmas gift. I literally fell on my knees and cried like a little baby. It was the most unbelievable thing that every happened to me. I’ve had it for quite a few years. We got it from Reggie Young, who was touring with The Highwaymen, and by all accounts, Waylon came in one day and gave it to him. It’s a very heavy guitar. It’s a 1950 Fender Broadcaster. He said, ‘Hoss I want you to have this guitar. It’s too heavy.’ So Reggie had it for 25 years and decided it was time to sell it. He didn’t know I bought it. He was the first guy I called and introduced myself to him. I said ‘I own this guitar. Anytime you want it, come over and get it.’ He’s borrowed it for Waylon Jennings days, festivals he plays, that sort of things."
– Keith Urban
"There are actually four total of these custom shop Fender Telecaster guitars that are part of the auction, and each looks the same. None of them are the leather-clad black and white telecaster that Waylon played on stage for years, but were made by Fender to look very similar. Three all come with Fender Certificates of Authenticity and cases, serial numbers WJ037 Estimated $10,000 $15,000. A fourth without a case and some damage is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Serial #WJ038"
the article shows this Dobro Resonator Guitar was originally owned by “Little” Jimmy Dickens but then later given to Waylon
This link shows Waylon Jennings w a d-35
https://www.fuelrocks.com/waylon-jennings-favorite-guitar-the-martin-d-35/
In a live performance video titled "Waylon Jennings - Six Strings Away," Waylon Jennings is seen playing a Fender Villager 12-String acoustic guitar.
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