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Sonny Miller

 

From:
Lino Lakes, Minnesota, USA
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2004 5:41 am    
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I have a 12 string steel Deckly guitar leg with a stripped hole in the guitar body. There is nothing wrong with the leg threads..
Does any body have the address of the Deckly company? They might have some parts left or have a answer for me!
Or does any of you steelers ever had this experience before and how did you solve this problem? Any suggestions?

Sonny
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SCOTT TYLER

 

From:
NEWINGTON,CONN.,U.S.A.
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2004 7:59 am    
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Hey Sonny, Dekley has been out of business for years. You can try Sammy Gibson at (413)566-8777 to see if he has any parts left OR if he would make you some. He and Jim Smith both worked for Dekley for a long time and really know their stuff!
Scott
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Jim Smith


From:
Midlothian, TX, USA
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2004 8:09 am    
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The bad news is that Dekley went out of business in the mid-80's, and I doubt that there are any leftover endplates anywhere. The good news is that the leg hole threads can easily be repaired with a 1/2-13 helicoil. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, any machine shop should be able to install one for you in a few minutes.

BTW, just to set the record straight, Sam Gibson made a lot of parts for Dekley, but was never an employee of the company.

[This message was edited by Jim Smith on 04 September 2004 at 09:11 AM.]

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Ed Naylor

 

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portsmouth.ohio usa, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 4 Sep 2004 11:20 am    
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If you have someone near you with a little Machine knowledge, they could possibly redrill and thread with a 5/8 or 3/4 thread.I have leg inserts for all sizes, and this will probably be the quickest and cheapest way to fix your problem.It will not even be necessary to remove the end plate.If you call me at 1-800-749-3363 I may be able to help you find someone to drill for you. Ed Naylor Steel Guitar Works.
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SCOTT TYLER

 

From:
NEWINGTON,CONN.,U.S.A.
Post  Posted 6 Sep 2004 4:20 pm    
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'Sorry Jim, I guess I got my info crossed up over the years. Sam did make some Dekley parts for me years ago and did do a great job.
Scott
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Sonny Miller

 

From:
Lino Lakes, Minnesota, USA
Post  Posted 8 Sep 2004 10:53 am    
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I picked up a 1/2-13 helicoil on ebay for 9.95 and when it gets here, i have freinds to help me if i have any problems.
Thanks everybody for you suggestions.
I believe we can close this thread.

Sonny
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Ray Minich

 

From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
Post  Posted 8 Sep 2004 11:24 am    
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Love my 2 Dekley's, there easy to work on, kinda like a Model A Ford transmission.
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