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Topic: Worth Buying? Dekley 12 String 7&6 |
Jay Carroll
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Virginia, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2016 7:35 am |
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Worth buying? Dekley 12 string 7&6. Value?? Thanks
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Georg Sørtun
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Mandal, Agder, Norway
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Posted 20 Dec 2016 9:11 am
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Yes, it looks well worth buying. Depending on mechanical conditions, the market-value can be anything from $1600 to $2800 for an S12. Looks good on those pictures, but an instrument that old should always be looked over and test-played.
Note: Dekleys are a little on the heavy side compared to modern PSGs, and tend to sound slightly warmer and sustain better than most. They are as steady a platform to play on as one can get. |
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Jay Carroll
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2016 5:57 am Re
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| Thanks Georg. Very helpful. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 21 Dec 2016 9:55 am
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What Georg said. Great guitar
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Ben Godard
From:
Jamesville NC
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Posted 21 Dec 2016 11:07 am
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I have one exactly like it except S10. Yes they are a little heavy and slightly longer. But are very easy to work on. They are one of my favorites. Their best feature is the necks made of pakawood which I have found resonate better than anything. Even aluminum neck. The only thing I don't like about them is that I can't get enough travel out of the changer for my setup. The throw is limited. However, I plan on modifying mine one day so it will accomadate more travel.
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 21 Dec 2016 11:52 am
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I'd kinda like an S-12 for grins, but I'm not a Dekley devotee. Rick Schmidt is the only one I know that plays that brand guitar (a D-12!!). I'd offer no more than $1200, but that's just me.
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Jay Carroll
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2016 12:38 pm re
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| Thanks guys. Think I'll get it. |
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Charley Bond
From:
Inola, OK, USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2016 1:36 pm Dekley...
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Dekley was a good sounding guitar... I think you will enjoy it.
Dekley's idea of having the cross shafts keyed across the length insured no slip with the bell cranks
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Pat Chong
From:
New Mexico, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2016 7:53 pm
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That looks worth getting, (got it yet?)
It appears to be a triple raise and double lower.
Lots of pedals and levers can still be added if you so desire. I like the Dekley brand.....I'm jealous! |
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Bill C. Buntin
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Posted 24 Dec 2016 8:08 am
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| Absolutely worth buying in my opinion. I worked with a D10 Dekley for about 2 years. Great sounding guitar. It is a heavy axe. Jim Smith is still toting his D12 around I bet. They are good guitars and never really got the recognition they deserved. |
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Jay Carroll
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2016 6:06 am re
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| Got it. Now I just need to get used to the universal tuning.Thanks to all for your input and help. |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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