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Topic: Dekley Guitars......Formica or laminate? |
Dwight Lewis
From:
Huntsville, Alabama
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 5:55 am |
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I have a couple Dekleys that looks like a lacquer guitars but I doubt it is. Was wondering what did Dekley use for their slimline models, the gloosy finishes? Can anyone enlighten me and where can I find this same material? My guitars still look as though they were just made, being 30+ years old.
Dwight
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Dekley 7p4k(PRS-10C), BMI S12 5p5kn
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 6:43 am
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| It is a product called "Pakawood" which is a resin impregnated product and is used in knife handles,etc. |
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 7:38 am
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Sometimes also known as "Dymondwood". It can be had in sheets 1/8" to 2". Might be something nice to make a lap / console steel from...
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Dan Beller-McKenna
From:
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 9:40 am
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| If I am remembering my Dekleys correctly, the pakawood is a solid piece on top, but laminated on the front and back aprons (over aluminum). |
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Leland Ogle
From:
Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 10:28 am
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I bought a brand new Dekley in 1981 that had been special ordered for somebody that had the pakkawood necks but koa wood veneers on it. It was a great sounding guitar and was real pretty. Wish I would have kept it.
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Scott Denniston
From:
Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2013 11:29 am
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| Beautiful stuff. Mine still looked new at about 22 years when I sold it. That's after being gigged quite a bit too. Great looks & sound but I never liked the string spacing too much. They were a little closer together than a Sho-Bud or Emmons. If it weren't for that I think I'd still have it. |
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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 5:16 am
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| I have a question as well. Are the end plates chrome? |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 6:16 am
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| Yes they are. |
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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 6:22 am
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| Thanks. I was wondering if I could use my motorcycle polish on it. I guess I can! |
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Richard Damron
From:
Gallatin, Tennessee, USA (deceased)
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 9:15 am
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| Pakkawood covered in a Formica-like material. |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 11:45 am
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Don't have much to add, except I love my Dekley...
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Scott Denniston
From:
Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2013 1:01 pm
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Here's the one I let go of a few years ago.
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Jim Smith
From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2013 5:04 pm
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The first Dekleys had Pakkawood necks, tops, and front and back rail inserts. The single necks had chrome plated steel "caps" over the cast aluminum endplates, while the double necks had polished cast aluminum endplates.
When Larry Hilt and I designed the SlimLine models, we stayed with Pakkawood necks for the sound and stability, but went with maple tops with Formica or polyurethane finished maple top, front, back, and endplate inlays. The front, back, endplates, and leg sockets were polished aluminum extrusions.
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Richard Damron
From:
Gallatin, Tennessee, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Apr 2013 5:52 am
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Jim Smith -
Ya designed one HELLUVA fine instrument. It's a shame that other things got in the way of it being around for more than just a few years.
Don't anyone even THINK about asking me if I want to sell mine.
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