Plek 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.
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.
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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.
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If 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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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.
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.
Shields up! Guitars can act as antennaes, and will pick up radio waves which are then amplified through your rig. Suddenly hearing advertisements for hemorrhoid cream through your amp during the middle of your gig can be super embarrassing, so we’d suggest making sure your guitar is fully shielded.
We use a combination of conductive tape and paint, which is grounded and can help shunt any unwanted signals to ground. While it’s not a guarantee to eliminate ALL extraneous noise, it’s can help kill radio interference, computer monitor noise, and some 60 cycle hum.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Nov 29
Shields up! Guitars can act as antennaes, and will pick up radio waves which are then amplified through your rig. Suddenly hearing advertisements for hemorrhoid cream through your amp during the middle of your gig can be super embarrassing, so we’d suggest making sure your guitar is fully shielded.
We use a combination of conductive tape and paint, which is grounded and can help shunt any unwanted signals to ground. While it’s not a guarantee to eliminate ALL extraneous noise, it’s can help kill radio interference, computer monitor noise, and some 60 cycle hum.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Custom OO featuring Mahogany sides/back, Mahogany top, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, backlit tortoise body binding, black fingerboard binding, thin black back strip, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, J style peghead shape, Ivoroid script logo peghead inlay, diamond & square pattern short fingerboard inlay, full body sunburst finish, Waverly tuners, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to tobiasmusicguitars in Downers Grove, IL! Reach out to Paul with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #tobiasmusic #downersgrove #double #oh #mahogany #cowboy #rope #fullbody #sunburst
Nov 29
Custom OO featuring Mahogany sides/back, Mahogany top, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, backlit tortoise body binding, black fingerboard binding, thin black back strip, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, J style peghead shape, Ivoroid script logo peghead inlay, diamond & square pattern short fingerboard inlay, full body sunburst finish, Waverly tuners, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to tobiasmusicguitars in Downers Grove, IL! Reach out to Paul with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #tobiasmusic #downersgrove #double #oh #mahogany #cowboy #rope #fullbody #sunburst
Epiphone のフレット調整
#getplekd #epiphoneguitars
The story of the bradpaisley Signature B/PW begins with Paisley’s acoustic guitar mastery and his well-deserved super star status. His decision to partner with a shop as small as Santa Cruz Guitar Company came from his desire to be associated with quality and responsibility above all else. He wanted his name on a handmade instrument that his fans and guitar aficionados alike could trust. Richard Hoover worked closely with Paisley to design a personalized, custom dreadnought based on SCGC’s Pre-War Dreadnought Model. The Paisley signature model honors Paisley’s dedication to the sustainability of treasured tone woods, built with his preferred customizations for playability, tone and look in mind.
The main differentiating features on the B/PW are: Bear Claw German Spruce top instead of Sitka Spruce, 1-3/4” nut width instead of 1-11/16, Ivoroid Body binding instead of thin black, no side purfle instead of violin purfle, zipper back strip instead of thin black line, Herringbone top border instead of violin purfle, enlarged soundhole, Custom Cowboy Hat peghead inlay, SCGC Logo at the 5th fret. Both setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to thefellowshipofacoustics in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands. Reach out to Coen with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #bradpaisely #bearclaw #germanspruce #cowboyhat #lifestooshorttoplayashittyguitar #thefellowshipofacoustics #prewar #signatureartist #signaturemodel
Nov 28
The story of the bradpaisley Signature B/PW begins with Paisley’s acoustic guitar mastery and his well-deserved super star status. His decision to partner with a shop as small as Santa Cruz Guitar Company came from his desire to be associated with quality and responsibility above all else. He wanted his name on a handmade instrument that his fans and guitar aficionados alike could trust. Richard Hoover worked closely with Paisley to design a personalized, custom dreadnought based on SCGC’s Pre-War Dreadnought Model. The Paisley signature model honors Paisley’s dedication to the sustainability of treasured tone woods, built with his preferred customizations for playability, tone and look in mind.
The main differentiating features on the B/PW are: Bear Claw German Spruce top instead of Sitka Spruce, 1-3/4” nut width instead of 1-11/16, Ivoroid Body binding instead of thin black, no side purfle instead of violin purfle, zipper back strip instead of thin black line, Herringbone top border instead of violin purfle, enlarged soundhole, Custom Cowboy Hat peghead inlay, SCGC Logo at the 5th fret. Both setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to thefellowshipofacoustics in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands. Reach out to Coen with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #bradpaisely #bearclaw #germanspruce #cowboyhat #lifestooshorttoplayashittyguitar #thefellowshipofacoustics #prewar #signatureartist #signaturemodel
1963 Fender Custom Telecaster freshly refretted and having its final fret-dress and bone nut cut in the PLEK Machine. #fender #fendertelecaster #plekmachine #getplekd #vintageguitars #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthier
Nov 28
1963 Fender Custom Telecaster freshly refretted and having its final fret-dress and bone nut cut in the PLEK Machine. #fender #fendertelecaster #plekmachine #getplekd #vintageguitars #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthier
New shop logo by our talented friend, Jon Stubb.
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #plekmachine #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar
#repairshop
Nov 27
New shop logo by our talented friend, Jon Stubb.
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #plekmachine #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar
#repairshop
We often say that pre-made nuts just don’t work. Every guitar is different - even if they’re made with CNC machines, they are hand sanded, which changes the shape significantly, the fret heights are different, and the nut shelves are at varying levels. We can work with these pre-made nuts, but oftentimes it’s the same amount of work to make one from scratch.
This Tusq 12-string nut was brought in, which required significant shaping just to fit the guitar, and then the strings were massively high. We aim for .01mm clearance over the first fret when fretted at the third, and this one was off the charts, making it impossible to play. We completely remade the nut, but it would have been so much simpler had we just made one from a bone blank.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Nov 27
We often say that pre-made nuts just don’t work. Every guitar is different - even if they’re made with CNC machines, they are hand sanded, which changes the shape significantly, the fret heights are different, and the nut shelves are at varying levels. We can work with these pre-made nuts, but oftentimes it’s the same amount of work to make one from scratch.
This Tusq 12-string nut was brought in, which required significant shaping just to fit the guitar, and then the strings were massively high. We aim for .01mm clearance over the first fret when fretted at the third, and this one was off the charts, making it impossible to play. We completely remade the nut, but it would have been so much simpler had we just made one from a bone blank.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
A custom D Model dreadnought featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Italian Spruce top, enlarged soundhole, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Fancy Flowerpot peghead inlay, SCGC fingerboard inlay at 12th fret, Dalmatian pickguard, gold Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension Strings. Just shipped internationally to Kai Eastern Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Reach out to Kevin with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #dreadnought #italian #spruce #fancy #flowerpot #tainan #taiwan #kaieastern
Nov 27
A custom D Model dreadnought featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Italian Spruce top, enlarged soundhole, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Fancy Flowerpot peghead inlay, SCGC fingerboard inlay at 12th fret, Dalmatian pickguard, gold Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension Strings. Just shipped internationally to Kai Eastern Taiwan in Tainan, Taiwan. Reach out to Kevin with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #dreadnought #italian #spruce #fancy #flowerpot #tainan #taiwan #kaieastern
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Dire Straits Sultans of Swing (Mark Knopfler) with my new reh_guitars red strat🎸🎸
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#direstraits #markknopfler #stevierayvaughan #ericclapton #johnmayer #fingerstyle #joebonamassa #stratocaster #fingerstyle #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd
Nov 27
repost davidleviguitar
Dire Straits Sultans of Swing (Mark Knopfler) with my new reh_guitars red strat🎸🎸
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#direstraits #markknopfler #stevierayvaughan #ericclapton #johnmayer #fingerstyle #joebonamassa #stratocaster #fingerstyle #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd
a Reh JM electric blue over burst for sunday!
have a nice evening!
#rehguitars #lollarpickups #masterybridge #masterytremelo #blue #metalic #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #pine #canadianrockmaple #indianrosewood #boutique #guitars #lightweight #luthier #woodlover
Nov 26
a Reh JM electric blue over burst for sunday!
have a nice evening!
#rehguitars #lollarpickups #masterybridge #masterytremelo #blue #metalic #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #pine #canadianrockmaple #indianrosewood #boutique #guitars #lightweight #luthier #woodlover
Les Paul の調整
#lespaul #getplekd
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, Fort Ross Chapel Redwood top, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, 1-3/4" nut width, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood body binding, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and peghead binding with blue purfle, blue purfle rosette and top border, Brazilian Rosewood back strip and tail wedge, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons, Brazilian Rosewood pyramid bridge, unattached pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Strings. Just shipped to eddiesguitars in Maplewood, MO! Reach out to Matt with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #model #brazilianrosewood #fortross #chapel #redwood #eddies #maplewood #mizzou
Nov 24
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, Fort Ross Chapel Redwood top, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, 1-3/4" nut width, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood body binding, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and peghead binding with blue purfle, blue purfle rosette and top border, Brazilian Rosewood back strip and tail wedge, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, gold Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons, Brazilian Rosewood pyramid bridge, unattached pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Strings. Just shipped to eddiesguitars in Maplewood, MO! Reach out to Matt with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #model #brazilianrosewood #fortross #chapel #redwood #eddies #maplewood #mizzou
HEADWAY の調整
#acousticguitar #getplekd
E-II の調整
#espguitar #getplekd
Fender Bass VI in for a PLEK setup this morning. #plekmachine #getplekd #fenderbassvi #fenderbass #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop
Nov 24
Fender Bass VI in for a PLEK setup this morning. #plekmachine #getplekd #fenderbassvi #fenderbass #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop
Diese #gibsonl5 erstrahlt mit neuem Spielkomfort 👌#fretboardleveling #refretting #newbonenut . Das Griffbrett war eine Buckelpiste. Mit unserer Plek Maschine können wir ein Griffbrett am bestehenden Instrument neu fräsen und so das Fundament für eine perfektes refret schaffen. Ausgemessen unter Saitenspannung…. so wird auch das Verhalten des Halses unter Spannung berücksichtigt. Nur ein Beispiel: die Edelmarke Fodera arbeitet mit der exakt gleichen Maschine 😋#gitarrenwerk #getplekd #newfrets #jescarfrets #guitarrepairshop #guitarepairs #flatwoundstrings
Nov 23
Diese #gibsonl5 erstrahlt mit neuem Spielkomfort 👌#fretboardleveling #refretting #newbonenut . Das Griffbrett war eine Buckelpiste. Mit unserer Plek Maschine können wir ein Griffbrett am bestehenden Instrument neu fräsen und so das Fundament für eine perfektes refret schaffen. Ausgemessen unter Saitenspannung…. so wird auch das Verhalten des Halses unter Spannung berücksichtigt. Nur ein Beispiel: die Edelmarke Fodera arbeitet mit der exakt gleichen Maschine 😋#gitarrenwerk #getplekd #newfrets #jescarfrets #guitarrepairshop #guitarepairs #flatwoundstrings
リフレットを終えた Tokai。
ネックの反りの影響が抑えられ、フレット高も十分になりました
#lespaul #getplekd
Takamine のフレット調整
#takamineguitars #getplekd
Ibanez SR Series Bass in for a tidy up in the PLEK this morning. #plekmachine #getplekd #bassguitar #ibanezbass #basssetup #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop
Nov 22
Ibanez SR Series Bass in for a tidy up in the PLEK this morning. #plekmachine #getplekd #bassguitar #ibanezbass #basssetup #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop
Do not miss out!!!
The best bass for the buck. Check out our Sadowksy B-Stocks.
The incredible tone of a Sadowsky bass at a price no one can beat. Want to add the best set up in town? Only $100 extra for a Plek fret dress and set-up.
#sadowsky #sadowskybass #warwickbass #bassguitar #bassguitarist #bassplayer #bassgram #blackfriday #deals #dealsandsteals #amazondeals #guitardaily #orlando #orlandomusicscene #plek #getplekd #guitarshop
Nov 22
Do not miss out!!!
The best bass for the buck. Check out our Sadowksy B-Stocks.
The incredible tone of a Sadowsky bass at a price no one can beat. Want to add the best set up in town? Only $100 extra for a Plek fret dress and set-up.
#sadowsky #sadowskybass #warwickbass #bassguitar #bassguitarist #bassplayer #bassgram #blackfriday #deals #dealsandsteals #amazondeals #guitardaily #orlando #orlandomusicscene #plek #getplekd #guitarshop
It’s another Thanksgiving miracle! We just wrapped up refretting this Rickenbacker for Arcade Fire, which is going to be used for some special event they are doing which we totally don’t know anything about! Really, we have no idea!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Nov 22
It’s another Thanksgiving miracle! We just wrapped up refretting this Rickenbacker for Arcade Fire, which is going to be used for some special event they are doing which we totally don’t know anything about! Really, we have no idea!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! We just finished up refretting this 1966 Fender Strat, right in time for the holiday. Now some lucky guitarist will be able to show off their sweet Boomer bends to their uncle on Thanksgiving day instead of getting drunk and arguing about politics. Hooray!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Nov 22
It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! We just finished up refretting this 1966 Fender Strat, right in time for the holiday. Now some lucky guitarist will be able to show off their sweet Boomer bends to their uncle on Thanksgiving day instead of getting drunk and arguing about politics. Hooray!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Third Coast is about to getplekd! We’re thrilled for this upgrade soon!
This will enhance our ability to analyze and enhance the playability, intonation, and overall performance for your guitar.
Don’t worry- someone is coming in to teach us all about it.
#getplekd #guitarcustomization #guitarrepairchicago #thirdcoastguitarservice #GuitarAdventures
Nov 22
Third Coast is about to getplekd! We’re thrilled for this upgrade soon!
This will enhance our ability to analyze and enhance the playability, intonation, and overall performance for your guitar.
Don’t worry- someone is coming in to teach us all about it.
#getplekd #guitarcustomization #guitarrepairchicago #thirdcoastguitarservice #GuitarAdventures
Custom OMG orchestra model grand 12 String guitar featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bearclaw Italian Spruce top, 1-⅞” nut width, 2-5/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Sunburst top finish. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Tension 12 String set. Just shipped to Down Home Guitars in Frankfort, IL. Reach out to Steve with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #twelve #twelvestring #12string #bearclaw #OMG #downhomeguitars
Nov 22
Custom OMG orchestra model grand 12 String guitar featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bearclaw Italian Spruce top, 1-⅞” nut width, 2-5/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Sunburst top finish. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Tension 12 String set. Just shipped to Down Home Guitars in Frankfort, IL. Reach out to Steve with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #twelve #twelvestring #12string #bearclaw #OMG #downhomeguitars
