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PLEK: THE ART OF THE FINGERBOARD

HIGH-END GUITAR TECHNOLOGY MADE IN GERMANY

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, or on repair and maximum flexibility, you are in the right place.

And if you are a musician looking to get your guitar Plek’d, check out our Plek Finder and our other resources for guitarists!

Scanner

The latest product in the Plek family, the Plek Scanner, is a laser-based measuring device for guitars that can be used in many scenarios involving the manufacture, wholesale, distribution, and repair of guitars.
Incoming and outgoing quality control, final assembly and setup in production, development and recording of new models, a simple go/no-go scenario, and complaint management are just some of the possible application scenarios. The Scanner is also an ideal tool for custom builders looking to achieve greater accuracy and precision in their work.

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Plek Station

The Plek Station is a measuring and processing tool designed for maximum flexibility, making it ideal for guitar repairs and small to medium-sized manufacturers.
Measurement under real string tension ensures optimal results. A universally adjustable instrument holder makes it possible to scan and process a wide variety of common guitars, basses, and similar instruments.

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Plek Pro / STS

For larger manufacturers, the Plek Pro is a tool for mass production featuring an integrated automated string tension simulation system (STS) and an automatic tool changer.
Customized STS mounts for manufacturer-specific guitar models, template files for recurring guitar models, and the parameterization of machining data ensure competitive cycle times and optimal quality and repeatability.

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More on the Plek experience

The Plek Station

The Plek Station – a highly flexible, high-accuracy machine designed for work with the entire range of fretted (and fretless!) stringed instruments…

The Plek Pro

High-end guitar technology made in Germany, the Plek Pro is a fast and accurate tool system designed for the mass production environment…
Plek Sensor Finger

Technology

Take a look at the ideas behind the Plek system…
Plek Players

Plek for Guitarists

Find out more about what a Plek job can do for your instrument…

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.

Plek technology simply

explained in our videos

Visit us on Instagram at @getplekd

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.

Martin Vetterli hat schon einige Gitarren bei uns nach seinen Vorstellungen umbauen lassen. 🙏

Bei dieser Suhr waren die schwarzen Dots im dunklen Roasted-Maple-Hals mit den Jahren kaum noch sichtbar. Also raus damit und helle Perlmutt Dots rein. Dazu haben wir die Gitarre geplekt und einen neuen Knochensattel angefertigt.

Danke Martin, viel Freude damit!

Martin Vetterli has already had a few guitars modified by us to match his preferences.🙏

On this Suhr, the black dots had become almost invisible against the dark roasted maple neck over the years. So we replaced them with light mother-of-pearl dots. We also pleked the guitar and made a new bone nut.

Thanks Martin, enjoy! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #suhrguitars

Oct 2

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Martin Vetterli hat schon einige Gitarren bei uns nach seinen Vorstellungen umbauen lassen. 🙏 Bei dieser Suhr waren die schwarzen Dots im dunklen Roasted-Maple-Hals mit den Jahren kaum noch sichtbar. Also raus damit und helle Perlmutt Dots rein. Dazu haben wir die Gitarre geplekt und einen neuen Knochensattel angefertigt. Danke Martin, viel Freude damit! Martin Vetterli has already had a few guitars modified by us to match his preferences.🙏 On this Suhr, the black dots had become almost invisible against the dark roasted maple neck over the years. So we replaced them with light mother-of-pearl dots. We also pleked the guitar and made a new bone nut. Thanks Martin, enjoy! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #suhrguitars

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One can never have too many clamps.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Sep 30

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One can never have too many clamps. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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#martinsmusikkiste #getplekd #plekscanner #guitarsummit willkommen am Stand 323

Sep 27

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#martinsmusikkiste #getplekd #plekscanner #guitarsummit willkommen am Stand 323

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#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #getplekd #guitarsummit kommt vorbei Stand 323

Sep 26

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#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #getplekd #guitarsummit kommt vorbei Stand 323

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Plek Scanner @ Guitar Summit #getplekd #plekscanner #guitarsummit

Sep 26

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Plek Scanner @ Guitar Summit #getplekd #plekscanner #guitarsummit

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#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #getplekd #guitarsummit You are welcome

Sep 26

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#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #getplekd #guitarsummit You are welcome

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My last job in the PLEK ever? Apparently not! It was supposed to be, but as it happens, I will now be keeping a PLEK machine rather than selling both and carrying on as usual offering refrets and PLEK setups into the future. I intend to broaden my offering too with some services aimed at builders, repairers, HSC students and the like. And expand my Neck-Only Refret and PLEK services. More on that as I build out my plan. In the meantime, I am now taking bookings again for PLEK setups and Refrets from November onwards. You can book a PLEK setup via our website or please contact me about getting a Refret. Cheers, Rob. #getplekd #plekmachine #luthier #guitarrepair

Sep 25

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My last job in the PLEK ever? Apparently not! It was supposed to be, but as it happens, I will now be keeping a PLEK machine rather than selling both and carrying on as usual offering refrets and PLEK setups into the future. I intend to broaden my offering too with some services aimed at builders, repairers, HSC students and the like. And expand my Neck-Only Refret and PLEK services. More on that as I build out my plan. In the meantime, I am now taking bookings again for PLEK setups and Refrets from November onwards. You can book a PLEK setup via our website or please contact me about getting a Refret. Cheers, Rob. #getplekd #plekmachine #luthier #guitarrepair

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Come and see the Plek Scanner in action at this year`s Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany. You can find us at Stand 323 on Level 2. See you there!
#getplekd #plekscanner

Sep 15

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Come and see the Plek Scanner in action at this year's Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany. You can find us at Stand 323 on Level 2. See you there! #getplekd #plekscanner

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This one`s for our man Michael Furman. You know what time it is!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Sep 14

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This one's for our man Michael Furman. You know what time it is! #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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adriansternmusic – wer kennt ihn nicht?

Gitarrist, Songwriter, Musiker, Produzent und noch einiges mehr. 💫🏆

Wir durften seine Bryan May-Gitarre bei uns im #gitarrenwerk auf optimale Bespielbarkeit trimmen. Geplekt und mit einem perfekten Setup versehen.

Herzlichen Dank, Adrian, fürs Vertrauen. Viel Spass mit der Fitze
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Adrian Stern – who doesn’t know him?

Guitarist, songwriter, musician, producer and much more.

We had the pleasure of giving his Bryan May guitar the Gitarrenwerk treatment. Plek’d and finished with a perfect setup for optimal playability.

Thanks a lot, Adrian, for putting your trust in us. Enjoy the guitar! 🙏 #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #guitarplayers #musiclovers

Sep 11

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adriansternmusic – wer kennt ihn nicht? Gitarrist, Songwriter, Musiker, Produzent und noch einiges mehr. 💫🏆 Wir durften seine Bryan May-Gitarre bei uns im #gitarrenwerk auf optimale Bespielbarkeit trimmen. Geplekt und mit einem perfekten Setup versehen. Herzlichen Dank, Adrian, fürs Vertrauen. Viel Spass mit der Fitze —————— Adrian Stern – who doesn’t know him? Guitarist, songwriter, musician, producer and much more. We had the pleasure of giving his Bryan May guitar the Gitarrenwerk treatment. Plek’d and finished with a perfect setup for optimal playability. Thanks a lot, Adrian, for putting your trust in us. Enjoy the guitar! 🙏 #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #guitarplayers #musiclovers

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Merci Gildas pour ce moment ! Un grand monsieur .
Restauration de sa Gibson J190 EC .
Neck reset , rectification de la touche , refrettage , Plek , sillets , set up

gildas_arzel_officiel_compte_ Gildas Arzel #set #acousticguitar #getplekd #gibson #neckreset #luthierworkshop #meilleurouvrierdefrance #buressuryvette #orsayville

Sep 4

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Merci Gildas pour ce moment ! Un grand monsieur . Restauration de sa Gibson J190 EC . Neck reset , rectification de la touche , refrettage , Plek , sillets , set up gildas_arzel_officiel_compte_ Gildas Arzel #set #acousticguitar #getplekd #gibson #neckreset #luthierworkshop #meilleurouvrierdefrance #buressuryvette #orsayville

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MTD の調整
#mtdbass #getplekd

Sep 1

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MTD の調整 #mtdbass #getplekd

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It is with great sadness that we are saying goodbye to our dear friend Darnell, who after 15 years of deliveries and friendship, is being moved to a different route today by UPS. Darnell is a hero to our neighborhood: he always comes in with a smile, a sunny disposition, and has always gone the extra mile to make sure our stuff makes it directly into our hands. We`ve always considered him to be part of our team, and looked forward to seeing him every day. We`re going to miss him immensely. Much love to you, friend! You`re the greatest! Godspeed!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 25

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It is with great sadness that we are saying goodbye to our dear friend Darnell, who after 15 years of deliveries and friendship, is being moved to a different route today by UPS. Darnell is a hero to our neighborhood: he always comes in with a smile, a sunny disposition, and has always gone the extra mile to make sure our stuff makes it directly into our hands. We've always considered him to be part of our team, and looked forward to seeing him every day. We're going to miss him immensely. Much love to you, friend! You're the greatest! Godspeed! #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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One aspect of our job that we dread is beveling giant stainless steel frets during a refret. We try to work smarter, not harder, in almost every aspect of our shop, but there are some jobs we just have to muscle through. Maybe someday some AI powered robot will do this for us (and put us out of work), but not today.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #dontharshmymellow

Aug 20

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One aspect of our job that we dread is beveling giant stainless steel frets during a refret. We try to work smarter, not harder, in almost every aspect of our shop, but there are some jobs we just have to muscle through. Maybe someday some AI powered robot will do this for us (and put us out of work), but not today. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #dontharshmymellow

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