Dekley question,,,,

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 16 Jun 2006 8:06 pm

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.

------------------
My Site | My SteelTab

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 17 Jun 2006 1:57 pm

Dekley owners love their guitars.

DITTO,DITTO,DITTO!!

------------------
<pre> ~ ~
©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.</pre>

Joe Alterio · Post by **Joe Alterio** » 21 Jun 2006 5:50 am

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?

Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 21 Jun 2006 11:07 am

Bob DeKam passed away BEFORE the alleged "bust". I think that came AFTER the company folded.

What year did Dekley go into business? What year did it go out of business?

Only Jim Smith can answer those questions.

------------------
<pre> ~ ~
©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.</pre>

[This message was edited by Smiley Roberts on 21 June 2006 at 12:14 PM.]

John Davis · Post by **John Davis** » 21 Jun 2006 12:28 pm

Doug,
You could`ent have done your stand up and lean the steel forward while still playing trick with that Dekley.....you would have been flat on your Cooo deee gr ass

(did I spell that right?)

Bruce Blackburn · Post by **Bruce Blackburn** » 23 Jun 2006 8:12 am

The S14U Dekley that I have was one of the last ones produced. It was custom made for my uncle Billy Joe Moore. It is a maple body with a formica finish and Pakkawood neck. It is rock solid, plays in tune, and doesn't hurt your eyes either.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 23 Jun 2006 8:37 am

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.

------------------
My web site

Jim Simon · Post by **Jim Simon** » 24 Jun 2006 2:26 pm

Sorry to be such a dullard guys but what the heck is pakkawood?

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 24 Jun 2006 8:59 pm

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.[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 24 June 2006 at 10:07 PM.]

Jerry Holmes · Post by **Jerry Holmes** » 9 Oct 2008 6:08 am

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

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 10 Oct 2008 4:43 am

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.

Ernie

chas smith · Post by **chas smith** » 10 Oct 2008 5:04 pm

This one has had some mods. I play it on a regular basis, but not in traditional country venues.

The Steel Guitar Forum

Dekley question,,,,

Dekley 10 string knee lever parts?

Humm?