Just gave a Dekley U12 a new home

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 21 Sep 2006 7:16 pm

I just bought it yesterday and it's in very good shape. I was wondering, if there are any other Dekley U12 players out there, could you share your opinions/advice about this little beast....yes, it weighs a TON!!

Do they have any weak areas or typical problems that I should be aware of? Are there sources for parts?

Anyway, thanks in advance for your help.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 22 Sep 2006 3:59 am

I have a 12U with 4 knees and 7 pedals on double neck body. There's nothing weak about it that I can find. Yes it weighs a ton and stays put when you play it. You don't have to chase it all over the floor like some light weights.

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 22 Sep 2006 6:00 am

Thanks Doug. Do most guys keep the original PU? I'm thinking about a TT....but I'd like to hear other opinions.

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 22 Sep 2006 4:32 pm

Mine has the original pickup in it.

Joe McHam · Post by **Joe McHam** » 23 Sep 2006 4:05 am

Contact Scotty Henerson. he has a S-12 Deckely and it is one to best sounded guiars around.. He an tell you about the detals of ths great gutar.. He is a regular on the forum. Scotty Henerderson is at home on the Universal S-12 and D-10.. ane slide guitars.. Just a super guy and can't say enough about his refreshing style of playing.. To hear him play he hurts my hands.. LOL.. Check out their Jazzahillies CD... It is getting great reviews.. He is a multi-instrument accomlished player.. I think think Scotty is one of the most unrated player in the steel industry.. I would be a great steel player if I could play 50% of the stuff that he plays..
Plus he is a super friend and a nice guy,,,,
[This message was edited by Joe McHam on 23 September 2006 at 05:06 AM.]

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 23 Sep 2006 5:21 am

Thanks, Joe. I'll give him a jingle.

Any other comments would be appreciated.

Steven Black · Post by **Steven Black** » 1 Oct 2006 7:27 pm

Mike let's see this beautiful beast.

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 2 Oct 2006 9:16 am

Thanks for asking, Steve. I'm in the process of a major teardown, cleaning, and readjustment. It needed some important TLC. It sounds better than my Fessy U12...which blew me sideways!!

Never would have beleived that in a million years, but it's true!! I haven't found any noticeable wear or mechanical problems at all...just lots of grime.

So I'll get her all polished up and post a pic as soon as possible. I'll be selling the Fessy shortly after that, also.

Right now, I'm a very happy camper!!

[This message was edited by Mike Wheeler on 02 October 2006 at 10:17 AM.]