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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.

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

35 1

domi_thalmann_official brachte seine viel gespielte Telecaster zum Plek Service vorbei.

Nach der Behandlung: spielt sich top. Butterweiches Spielgefühl und präzises Setup.

Domi ein toller Gitarrist, Musiker und #ckickenpicker. Danke für dein Vertrauen, Domi! 🙏🎶

Dominik Thalmann brought his well-played Telecaster in for a Plek Service.

After the treatment: plays great. Smooth feel and a precise setup.

Domi is not only a great guitarist and musician, but also a really great guy. Thanks for trusting us with your Tele, Domi! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #telecasterplayers #guitarrepairshop

Aug 20

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domi_thalmann_official brachte seine viel gespielte Telecaster zum Plek Service vorbei. Nach der Behandlung: spielt sich top. Butterweiches Spielgefühl und präzises Setup. Domi ein toller Gitarrist, Musiker und #ckickenpicker. Danke für dein Vertrauen, Domi! 🙏🎶 Dominik Thalmann brought his well-played Telecaster in for a Plek Service. After the treatment: plays great. Smooth feel and a precise setup. Domi is not only a great guitarist and musician, but also a really great guy. Thanks for trusting us with your Tele, Domi! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #telecasterplayers #guitarrepairshop

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PSA: If you don`t want to destroy the active electronics in your instrument, change your battery every once in a while.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #sploded

Aug 19

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PSA: If you don't want to destroy the active electronics in your instrument, change your battery every once in a while. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #sploded

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Carvin` Marvin in the house!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 17

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Carvin' Marvin in the house! #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

52 0

Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #ギターメンテナンス #getplekd

Aug 14

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Stratocaster の調整 #stratocaster #ギターメンテナンス #getplekd

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Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #getplekd #fender

Aug 12

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Stratocaster の調整 #stratocaster #getplekd #fender

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SLG の調整
#yamahaguitars #getplekd

Aug 12

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SLG の調整 #yamahaguitars #getplekd

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Hey there, guitar manufacturers! If you feel you must relic a brand new instrument, please reconsider pre-rusting all of the metal hardware. We shouldn`t have to go to such lengths just to extract bolts that are completely fused on a relatively new instrument. Thanks for coming to our Ted Talk.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 12

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Hey there, guitar manufacturers! If you feel you must relic a brand new instrument, please reconsider pre-rusting all of the metal hardware. We shouldn't have to go to such lengths just to extract bolts that are completely fused on a relatively new instrument. Thanks for coming to our Ted Talk. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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When it rains it pours: this is the second 1965 Fender Stratocaster we`ve refretted this week.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 10

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When it rains it pours: this is the second 1965 Fender Stratocaster we've refretted this week. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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K.Yairi の調整
#acousticguitar #getplekd #ギターメンテナンス

Aug 7

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K.Yairi の調整 #acousticguitar #getplekd #ギターメンテナンス

16 0

We love clamp.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 6

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We love clamp. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

23 1

There are many reasons your guitar can benefit from a fret level and it’s not always because of worn frets.
Many guitars that come in, suffer from a rise in the fretboard extension which is also known as the ‘ski ramp’.
This can cause notes in the higher registers to not ring out clearly and in the worst case, cause string bends to choke out, especially on the high e string.
This Fret King guitar has been through the PLEK scanner which quickly indicates where the problem frets are and shows a rise from fret 13 to the end of the fretboard.
These frets can now be carefully levelled down to bring them back in line with the plane of the other frets, allowing for trouble free bends and notes to ring out clearly.

#guitarrepair #fretleveling #getplekd #theguitarengineer

Aug 5

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There are many reasons your guitar can benefit from a fret level and it’s not always because of worn frets. Many guitars that come in, suffer from a rise in the fretboard extension which is also known as the ‘ski ramp’. This can cause notes in the higher registers to not ring out clearly and in the worst case, cause string bends to choke out, especially on the high e string. This Fret King guitar has been through the PLEK scanner which quickly indicates where the problem frets are and shows a rise from fret 13 to the end of the fretboard. These frets can now be carefully levelled down to bring them back in line with the plane of the other frets, allowing for trouble free bends and notes to ring out clearly. #guitarrepair #fretleveling #getplekd #theguitarengineer

30 6

リフレットを終えた D-28。
ハイ起きの影響が綺麗に抑えられています
#martinguitar #getplekd

Aug 1

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リフレットを終えた D-28。 ハイ起きの影響が綺麗に抑えられています #martinguitar #getplekd

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Our refrets are clamped and glued overnight, in a caul that matches the radius of the fret board. This makes for a more solid and even fret seating, and subsequently requires removing less material in the fret leveling process later.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 30

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Our refrets are clamped and glued overnight, in a caul that matches the radius of the fret board. This makes for a more solid and even fret seating, and subsequently requires removing less material in the fret leveling process later. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

67 2

B.C.Rich の調整
#bcrichguitars #getplekd

Jul 24

16 0
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B.C.Rich の調整 #bcrichguitars #getplekd

16 0

D-45 の調整
#martinguitar #getplekd

Jul 24

18 0
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D-45 の調整 #martinguitar #getplekd

18 0

Holy schnikies!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #IYKYK

Jul 22

25 1
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Holy schnikies! #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #IYKYK

25 1

We undercut and file away the fret tangs every time we refret a bound neck. This adds about 30 minutes to every refret, but it`s absolutely crucial for getting the fret to seat properly.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 21

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We undercut and file away the fret tangs every time we refret a bound neck. This adds about 30 minutes to every refret, but it's absolutely crucial for getting the fret to seat properly. #guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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