Dekley question,,,,
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- Doug Beaumier
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Dekleys were made about 20 miles away from me, and I knew Jim G, Bob D, Jim Smith, and other Dekley folks back in the '70s and '80s. The demise of the company was sad and shocking. I'm not going to post the details here, although the details were well known to local musicians back in the day. One positive thing... the Dekley steel guitars have stood the test of time and have proven to be reliable workhorses. Dekley owners love their guitars.
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So if one owner of Dekley was allegedly involved in illegal activity, why did the Dekley company immediately go out of business? Was the other owner not able to sustain the business due to bad PR? Were there plans for the company to dissolve prior to the alleged illegal activity?
What year did Dekley go into business? What year did it go out of business?
What year did Dekley go into business? What year did it go out of business?
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Bob DeKam passed away BEFORE the alleged "bust". I think that came AFTER the company folded.
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Only Jim Smith can answer those questions.<SMALL>What year did Dekley go into business? What year did it go out of business?</SMALL>
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I acquired a Dekley D-10 as part of a complicated trade involving several intruments. and since I play a U-12, I didn't keep it, But I could tell is was an outstanding instrument, easliy on a par with my MSA.
Weighed a ton though.
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Pakkawood is material made from compressed hardwood veneers, shot full of resins under heat and pressure. It very tough stuff. A lit cigarette won’t even leave a mark on it. Here’s more: What is pakkawood?
Dekley was in business from about 1978 until the mid-80s. I’d say about 7 years in all. My understanding is that the bust happened at the very end of the company’s run.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 24 June 2006 at 10:07 PM.]</p></FONT>
Dekley was in business from about 1978 until the mid-80s. I’d say about 7 years in all. My understanding is that the bust happened at the very end of the company’s run.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 24 June 2006 at 10:07 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Dekley 10 string knee lever parts?
Hello, Jerry Holmes here. I wish to add a third knee lever for the 2nd string on my 10 string Dekley. Where to go for parts? Can you point me the right way, thanks, Jerry, 512-694-7593
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I had a Dekley S-12U with pad, boy it was heavy, I cut it down to a 7" width. It had the maple body with the pakawood neck & and E-66 Geo L pickup. that guitar always sounded great to me. I even cut the case down to fit it. It had the type of endplates that bolted together so it was not too bad of a job. I wish I had kept it.
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