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Topic: Good deal on a Dekley |
Mike Greenberg
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 9:13 am |
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I've been poking around looking for a second steel so that I don't have to keep breaking down and setting up my Thomas. I saw this ad on craigslist for a 12-string 4x4 Dekley. Owner is asking $1195. Looks good. Anyone have any thoughts?
Here's the ad: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/msg/1469839729.html |
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Ulric Utsi-Åhlin
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Sweden
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 9:49 am
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Dekleys are extremely well constructed,and don´t
wear out easily,therefore fairly safe to purchase
in condition "used" ; just make sure none of the
parts are missing ; it can be time(& cash)consuming
to find parts for an instrument that´s been out of
production for decades ; check the Dekley Forum,one
of the members used to be a mainstay in the produc-
tion of these great guitars...McUtsi |
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Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 10:16 am
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I think the Dekleys I've heard - and the few I've played - were really fine guitars. They played and sounded very good to me. The pakkawood they're constructed out of is pretty dense, and hence heavy, but I imagine an S-12 wouldn't be too bad.
I also agree with Ulric on making sure it's in tip-top condition with proper parts. Unless I knew the seller, I personally would probably be a bit nervous doing a long-distance deal on Craigslist - they specifically recommend dealing locally. Sending money to a stranger - not a dealer - in Atlanta GA when you're in Ithaca? It may be just fine, but if it wasn't, what would your recourse be? Just a thought.
Here's Craigslist's caveat:
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| Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info. |
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Mike Greenberg
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Nashville, TN
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 10:20 am
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Thank you for all the replies. I certainly did have some reservations about the age of this guitar, not to mention the "long distance" factor. I think I'll stick with something a bit newer and either close to home or within the forum.
If anyone knows of or has an S-10 or S-12 in the 600-$1000 range that is relatively lightweight, let me know. I'm looking for something that will travel relatively easily. |
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 12:39 pm
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Somebody Posted THis in The last few Days.
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| FWIW...Sacramento, Calif. Craigslist has a Dekley S12 listed for $600 OBO but no pics. |
$1195 isn't all that good of a price and Somebody has removed the Mica off the Front. The Pickup Cavity has been Modified to accept a George L pickup. I have doubts if the George'L made any improvement. The Dekley Standard pickups are very good.
In Short its been tinkered with.
If You are looking for a Lighweight Guitar Then The Dekley is not for you. If you are looking for a Quality Constructed Guitar with excellent tone,Sustain and mechanics, The Its The Dekley You Should be considering.
Check out the Dekley Website and Information Resource Forum at http://dekley.com/
There is a Beautiful Red Dekley S12 that belongs to one of our members, Mike Wheeler That Should give you and idea of what they are supposed to look like
Picture at http://dekleyforum.com/forum42/129.html |
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Scott Howard
From:
Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 18 Nov 2009 3:33 pm
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Keep a eye on ebay .They pop up sometimes and There is one on now with no bids. I bought a Dekley SD-12 early this year at a very good price.
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Scott Howard
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Georgetown, TN, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2009 6:14 am
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160378039227&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
500.00 and no bids as of now. Notice he has spelled pedal wrong and that means anyone who searches PEDAL STEEL GUITAR will miss it.I found it because I have Dekley saved as a favorite search. I want to bid so bad but really don't have the funds to spare. I could take it and mine an come up with a Universal and the make the levers and use different pedals for the other one.
PLEASE NOTICE I have no ties to the seller but I think it looks like a deal from what I see. Scott
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John Floyd
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R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Nov 2009 2:58 pm
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This One Went For $669.99, A little worn, but a fairly Good Deal.
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Ray Minich
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Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 22 Nov 2009 3:27 pm
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| Weight is about average for a 12 string. |
Average for a smallblock chevy engine...  |
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