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.
Koronowanie progów PLEK, najbardziej precyzyjna metoda na Świecie✌️🙏🎸🤘🏿 #getplekd #plekmachine #plekfamily #plekluthiers #plektechnology #plektechnik #lutnik #lutnikwarszawa
En Levin på plats i pleken. Så avslutar vi en bra arbetsvecka 🙌🏻. Vi är åter på plats måndag 11.00. Njut helgen vänner och på återseende! 🎸🖤
#swedenguitarworks #gitarrverkstad #plek #getplekd #levinguitars #gitarr #guitar
Repair is a big part of final assembly too. Good finish touch up and ding repair skills are essential parts of the job. You never want to get one back from inspection with the sticky arrow on it.
This one had a few small dings right in front of the bridge, a rough spot to try and sand/buff. Step one is heating it up with a heat gun to raise the grain back out so you don’t have to level it so much. Then I just sand it with a hard block and 2000. Then we do a 4 stage buffing process. Buffing around a glued on bridge is a pain in the ass, but it’s an essential skill here. I’ve gotten a lot of practice in 3 short months.
This one also had some pore filler that had bled through the rosewood and stained the label on the back. We just hit the label with heat for a few seconds and peel it up, then replace it.
All very simple repairs, but a big part of these guitars leaving the factory flawless.
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Wycinanie slotów w siodełku, dokładność do setnych milimetra możliwa tylko na PLEK🎸✌️🎼🎸 #getplekd #plekmachine #plekplayers #pleknut #nutguitar #bonenut #bonenutpkek #lutnik #lutnikplek
Only PLek✌️🎼😎🎸🤘🏿🙏🖤💙💛❤️ #getplekd #plekmachine #plekplayers #13streetguitars #scottholiday #lutnik #lutnikpolska #naprawagitary #naprawagitarywarszawa #serwisgitar #fender #plektomoguitars #plekowanie #plekowaniegitary
For the last 3 weeks (and probably the next 3) I’ve had the fun of helping out our Final Assembly team. Since I was one of the few outside hires to join the repair department that never advanced up through the production facilities, I was tasked with learning the ropes and helping with string up and assembling builds. If anyone buys a new Taylor made in the USA in the month of September or October, there’s about a 3-5% chance I put that one together. That’s based on luthier school math, so take that one with a grain of salt.
Anyway, this is my bench setup for that.
I wasn’t really assigned specific models or series to build, but I’ve mostly been building rosewood back/side guitars and glossy finished guitars in the 400, 700, and 800 series, as well as the big GO 600 series models.
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弾きづらさのお悩みから PLEK の依頼をいただいた SLG。
ネックの反りとフレットのバランスを整えた上で、高めになっていたナットとサドルを調整します
#yamahaguitar #getplekd
PLEK の依頼をいただいた American ULTRA Telecaster。
ネックの逆反りとフレット浮きの影響を抑えた上で、弾きやすい弦高にセットします
#telecaster #getplekd
Settle the debate: Cherry Burst or Tobacco Burst?
The Ascender is the world’s first full-size, stage-quality electric guitar with folding technology. The world’s most popular instrument can finally go anywhere a standard backpack can fit. 🎒
Our guitars are made to order in various colors and finishes exclusively on ciariguitars.com.
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Slipning av lack pågår. Sonic Blue.💙
Vi är många på plats i verkstan just nu. Passa på att lämna in ditt instrument för renovering, repration eller Plek så hjälper vi dig med kort framförhållning. Går utmärkt att skicka in sitt instrument till oss. Hur ni går tillväg? In och läs på webben. Länk i bio.👆🏻
#swedenguitarworks #gitarrverkstad #gitarrbyggare #guitar #gitarr #plek #getplekd
No i sPLEKowany Skash😎Korona progów znowu jak w nówce😎🤘🏿 #slash #gunsnroses #plekplayers #koronowanieprogów #koronowanieprogowplek #lutnikwarszawa #lutnik #getplekd #onlyplek #naprawagitary #naprawagitarywarszawa
Fender Plek i wszystko gra! Perfekcyjne koronowanie progów✌️🎼🎸 #getplekd #getpleked #plekplayers #plekmachine #naprawagitary #naprawagitarywarszawa #lutnik #plek
Gibson i Gibson✌️🤘🏿🎼😎 jak Gibson ton koronowanie progów PLEK😎 #gibson #plekplayers #getplekd #plekbone#plekmachine #plektomoguitars #plekprogi #plekberlin #plekpolska #plekusa #plekworld #plekworkshops
