Plek machines provide an invaluable set of tools for professional guitar makers. If you are a guitar manufacturer producing upwards of 400 instruments per month you ought to start by taking a look at the Plek Pro. If you are an individual luthier or a small manufacturer, it is probably best to check out the PLEK STATION.
Read morePlek is many things to many different people. We like to think of it as a question – What makes for the best possible playability in a guitar? – which we have turned into a machine.
It is also way of looking at the fingerboard, the frets, the strings, of your instruments. It is the application of decades of research and experience, and dialogue with master guitar builders.
It is a philosophy, an idea of quality and playability, as well as a technology.
For more information on Plek machines, the Plek system, and Plek technology, take a look at the links below. Whether your focus is on guitar production, quality control and research [making], or on repair and maximum flexibility [repairing] or whether you are a musician looking to get the best out of your instrument [playing], you are in the right place.
Guitar repair requires a machine that can deal with any type of instrument and which offers maximum flexibility. Check out the standard and optional features of the PLEK STATION, which is used by reputed repair shops throughout the world. The Plek Station can also be used for research and development, or quality control.
Read moreIf you are a musician looking to get the best from your instrument, then check out the advantages that a Plek job can bring. View our video explainers to see what other people think about the Plek process. Then take a look at our list of repair shops to find your nearest Plek-equipped guitar expert!
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The Plek System
Plek is more than just a machine, it is an entire process environment that helps you to achieve optimum playability for your instruments. Take a look at our Plek System feature for some insight into how the Plek world fits together.
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Plek owners – both builders and repairers – are rightly proud of the work they do with their machines. Here is a selection of Plek-related Instagram pictures.
New Stainless Steel frets installed and edges bevelled on a Music Man Axis. Ready for some Tru-oil. Fret dressing and cleanup comes after. #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepairs #guitarrepair #getplekd #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #refret #refretting #jescarfrets #luthierlife #musicman #ernieballmusicman #evh #vanhalenguitar
Feb 12

New Stainless Steel frets installed and edges bevelled on a Music Man Axis. Ready for some Tru-oil. Fret dressing and cleanup comes after. #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepairs #guitarrepair #getplekd #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #refret #refretting #jescarfrets #luthierlife #musicman #ernieballmusicman #evh #vanhalenguitar
An Eric Johnson Fender Strat having a PLEK fret dress and setup. I love Dakota Red guitars! #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #fenderstratocaster #fenderguitars #guitarrepair
Feb 12

An Eric Johnson Fender Strat having a PLEK fret dress and setup. I love Dakota Red guitars! #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #fenderstratocaster #fenderguitars #guitarrepair
A nice Fender Deluxe Strat getting a good tidy up in the PLEK yesterday. #guitarrepairs #guitarrepair #getplekd #fretwork #guitarrepairshop #fenderguitars #fenderstratocaster
Feb 11

A nice Fender Deluxe Strat getting a good tidy up in the PLEK yesterday. #guitarrepairs #guitarrepair #getplekd #fretwork #guitarrepairshop #fenderguitars #fenderstratocaster
Tokai Breezysound having a ride in the PLEK today. #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #fretwork #guitarrepair #japanesguitars #telecasters
Feb 11

Tokai Breezysound having a ride in the PLEK today. #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #fretwork #guitarrepair #japanesguitars #telecasters
Thirteen years in, and we’ve never had a Gibson Howard Roberts in the shop. This week we have two (plus a clone, not pictured)!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Feb 10

Thirteen years in, and we’ve never had a Gibson Howard Roberts in the shop. This week we have two (plus a clone, not pictured)!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Here’s a selection of random refrets I’ve completed to kick off the weekend. There’s a mix of Nickel and Stainless Steel featured. All my refrets include a PLEK fret dress and setup as standard. Let me know if you have a guitar in need of some love. Happy Saturday! #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthiersofinstagram #guitarrepair #refret #getplekd #refretting #luthierlife #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #jescarfrets #fractalfretpress
Feb 7

Here’s a selection of random refrets I’ve completed to kick off the weekend. There’s a mix of Nickel and Stainless Steel featured. All my refrets include a PLEK fret dress and setup as standard. Let me know if you have a guitar in need of some love. Happy Saturday! #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthiersofinstagram #guitarrepair #refret #getplekd #refretting #luthierlife #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #jescarfrets #fractalfretpress
Let’s start with four “before” shots, followed by some “after” shots of this Guild Starfire that I have freshly refretted. Nickel frets on this one. Have a great weekend everyone! #guitarrepairshop #luthierlife #guitarrepairs #luthiersofinstagram #getplekd #refretting #refret #guitarrepair #fretwork #fretworkfriday #guildguitar #guildguitars
Feb 7

Let’s start with four “before” shots, followed by some “after” shots of this Guild Starfire that I have freshly refretted. Nickel frets on this one. Have a great weekend everyone! #guitarrepairshop #luthierlife #guitarrepairs #luthiersofinstagram #getplekd #refretting #refret #guitarrepair #fretwork #fretworkfriday #guildguitar #guildguitars
A lovely Music Man Axis starting its Stainless Steel Refret journey today. First step is to scan it in the PLEK to see what the neck looks like. #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepairs #getplekd #luthiersofinstagram #refret #refretting #luthierlife #guitarrepairshop #jescarfrets
Feb 5

A lovely Music Man Axis starting its Stainless Steel Refret journey today. First step is to scan it in the PLEK to see what the neck looks like. #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepairs #getplekd #luthiersofinstagram #refret #refretting #luthierlife #guitarrepairshop #jescarfrets
I guess it’s official that we’ve moved! Great first day in the new shop space. Even a beautiful sunset to end the day. 🙂 #guitarrepair #knoxville #madeintennessee #getplekd theloothgroup
Feb 4

I guess it’s official that we’ve moved! Great first day in the new shop space. Even a beautiful sunset to end the day. 🙂 #guitarrepair #knoxville #madeintennessee #getplekd theloothgroup
Here’s a few before and after shots of a Fender Custom Shop Strat I’m just wrapping up after a board reradius and Stainless Steel refret. #stainlesssteelfrets #luthierlife #getplekd #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair #refretting #fender #jescarfrets #refret #fenderguitars #fractalfretpress #rosewood #luthiersofinstagram #fenderstratocaster
Feb 4

Here’s a few before and after shots of a Fender Custom Shop Strat I’m just wrapping up after a board reradius and Stainless Steel refret. #stainlesssteelfrets #luthierlife #getplekd #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair #refretting #fender #jescarfrets #refret #fenderguitars #fractalfretpress #rosewood #luthiersofinstagram #fenderstratocaster
I dreamed up this “quad bench” and everyone said it wouldn’t work. I built it anyway. 😁 4 right-handed benches in a 8x8 footprint. #guitarrepairtools #guitarrepair #knoxville #tennessee #getplekd #guitar
Feb 3

I dreamed up this “quad bench” and everyone said it wouldn’t work. I built it anyway. 😁 4 right-handed benches in a 8x8 footprint. #guitarrepairtools #guitarrepair #knoxville #tennessee #getplekd #guitar
Compound radius Stainless Steel refret with a board refinish. Frets will be cleaned before dressing once the lacquer cures. Once it’s had a ride in the PLEK, it will get polished up and be slick, slick, slick. #jescarfrets #stainlesssteelfrets #luthierlife #guitarrepair #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #nitrocelluloselacquer #getplekd #refretting #refret #fender #fenderguitars #jedwardsguitars #telecasters #fractalfretpress
Feb 2

Compound radius Stainless Steel refret with a board refinish. Frets will be cleaned before dressing once the lacquer cures. Once it’s had a ride in the PLEK, it will get polished up and be slick, slick, slick. #jescarfrets #stainlesssteelfrets #luthierlife #guitarrepair #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #nitrocelluloselacquer #getplekd #refretting #refret #fender #fenderguitars #jedwardsguitars #telecasters #fractalfretpress
Best of Guitars pick Namm 2025 #pjdguitars #stilblu #gardaguitars #bacciguitars #novoguitars #getplekd
Jan 26

Best of Guitars pick Namm 2025 #pjdguitars #stilblu #gardaguitars #bacciguitars #novoguitars #getplekd
Come by our booth 4307 hall D to check out our new PlekScanner. Bring your guitar or bass.
#getplekd at Namm 2025
Jan 24

Come by our booth 4307 hall D to check out our new PlekScanner. Bring your guitar or bass.
#getplekd at Namm 2025