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.
A big Thank You to Ian Weston for being at Namm and helping us at the booth again this year. He has become a important member of our team at Plek. #westoninstruments #getplekd
I finished this guitar a few weeks ago. It is my model "Little Monster", which I build according to customer requirements.
Many thanks to curthmvoss for the great pictures!
Many thanks also to Gerd Anke and A + D getplekd for milling the fingerboard and the scale with the PLEK machine.
#isaakguitars #customguitar #customguitars #mapleneck #guitar #guitarporn #tstyleguitar #telestyleguitars #gitarrenbauer #gitarrenbau #gitarrenwerkstatt #guitarworkshop #gitarre #gitarreberlin #electricguitar #retroguitars
This guitar is a piece of Art! It’s been great scanning guitars of builders who have brought their instruments to our booth to check the quality if their work. #getplekd #namm2022 #boutiqueguitars
Pro-tip for luthiers: you don’t have to completely flood your nuts with superglue to keep them in the neck - it makes them impossible to remove intact for routine maintenance. This plastic nut completely shattered as we were attempting to remove it, so we programmed our PLEK machine to cut it out instead of spending an hour cutting it out by hand. Plus we were able to square up the nut slot for the new bone nut we’re going to install in there. Sweet!
#guitarrepair #getplekd #dontoverglueit
Pleking a nice Charvel guitar.
#cloeguitars #cloeguitarsplek #plekservice #charvelsandimas #charvelguitars #getplekd
Hozen Ceo from Maestro Guitars with Michael Ceo from Plek at Namm 2022.
#getplekd #maestroguitarssg
BMC’s first construction update!
Beams are up and the space is really coming to life!
Our retail floor will have a stage for master class performances, student recitals, open mic nights and more!
We’ll have two soundproof amp & pedal testing rooms, as well as six soundproof lesson rooms (one will be a dedicated drum room)!
The repair shop will have a world renowned ~PLEK machine~ and a full service Unicure spray booth for professional finish work!
Stay tuned for more updates!! ✌️
Come and visit us at this year's NAMM Show. Our team of Pleksperts will be on Level 1, Booth D5107 to answer all of your questions about the #plekmachine. And why not bring an instrument along to #getplekd ?
See you there! #plek #plekspert #plekguitar #plekguitarists
On of the coolest parts of this job is that we get to play with all of your toys. One of the worst parts is giving them back.
Vintage 1940’s era Martin, in for a refret, new bone nut, and setup. Sweet!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Finally The Plek came to our factory!!
#getplekd #plek #infiniteguitars #craftedinjapan #madeinjapan #customguitars #bareknuckle #luthier #bareknucklepickups #roastedmaple #flamemaple #quiltedmaple #kogiclogic #stratocaster #telecaster #jazzmaster #guitar
#ハイエンドミュージック #ギター #ギタリスト #インフィニット #infinite #小菊ロジック
Refrettage Fender Telecaster 1959
🔥🔥🔥 #electricguitar #fenderguitars #fender #telecaster #getplekd #jescarfrets #1959 #latelierdalexandrelutherie #luthierlife #yapiredanslavie #buressuryvette #orsayville
Gibson Grabber Bass P&J Conversion with full custom pickguard. Refret with Dunlop 6100 Jumbos. Plek planed fretboard and Plek Setup afterward. Dimarzio P&J Set Pickups really bring the low end. Plays and sounds amazing.
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#lagunacnc #lagunaiqpro #gibsongrabber #gibsongrabberbass #gibsonbass #custombass #bassguitar #dimarzio #dimarziobasspickup #custompickguard #guitarrepairtools #guitarrepair #bassgarage #gibsonbass
Before leaving the manufacturing facility each Plek goes through a rigorous ROCK check. #getplekd #rockmusic #fretwork
Can a multi-scale instrument be PLEK’d? Well, sort of. While the mad scientists at PLEK are working on programming to make this possible, they’ve implemented multi-scale scanning, so we can use it as a diagnostic tool. We then dust off our trusty neck jigs, which are designed to simulate string tension on the neck, and level the frets by hand. We then use the PLEK for a final scan and quality check. Man + machine = WINNING.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Let’s talk about our nuts. We utilize a hybrid spacing, which leaves slightly more space between strings on the bass side than the treble side. On twelve strings we also hybridize the spacing of the courses, with the bass strings separated by 2.5mm, graduating down to 2mm on the treble courses. This gives your fingers more room to maneuver where you need it most.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
We are very happy to welcome Gitarrenwerk in Switzerland to the Plek family. It was great spending three days training Lukas and Renè on their new PlekStation. If you are in Switzerland and need your instrument Plek’d give Gitarrenwerk a visit! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd
Plek and final polish🤌🤌🔥🔥 (every instrument is Plek’d at final assembly for the best playability possible)
#madeinusa #bass #bassguitar #guitar #bassporn #classic #bassplayer #mikelull #mikelullbass #bassgear #guitargear #instaguitar #bassesofinstagram
#rocknroll #custommade #custombass #jazzbass #boutique #modernbass #vintagebass #pbass
Reunion with an old friend. At CCGX to do a maintenance on S1.01. The OG of all PlekStations!
It was great seeing Kim again, the caretaker of the Holy grail. #getplekd #charliechandlersguitarexperience
La giaguaretta è pronta per il tour de ilmurodelcanto_official
🗓 Si comincia venerdì a villa.ada.festival
🎸 Luca Cesaroni cloeguitars è un liutaio dotato di una grandissima passione che lo porta ad essere molto disponibile, meticoloso e curioso.
🔌 Con secretefxpedals fa pedali bellissimi e nel suo laboratorio di Genzano è uno dei pochi in Italia ad avere la Plek getplekd: una macchina computerizzata di misurazione e correzione del manico e dei tasti, tramite la quale Luca riesce a fare dei setup delle chitarre perfetti. L'ho fatto tempo fa sulla mia strato e non era mai stata così comoda
Hey kids! Don’t leave your guitar in your car, unless you want to see Benjamin go full Trainspotting on your instrument!
The glue failed on this custom archtop, and the fretboard and truss rod started blowing off the neck. Benjamin removed the fretboard, planed the two mating surfaces flat, pinned and glued it all back together, and gave it a PLEK fret level and full setup.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
