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.
Daniel Ebnöter brachte seinen #fivestringbass zum Pleken. Der Bass hatte an vielen Stellen ein Gut hörbares Schnarren und auch eine moderate Saitenlage war nicht möglich. Nun ist alles wieder im Einklang und eröffnet ihm das ganze Potential des Basses. Daniel ist begeistert und wir auch. Dankeschön!
#gitarrenwerk #getplekd #guitarrepair #bassrepair #guitarrepairshop #guitarplayers #bassplayers #plekmachine
We utilize the PLEK for most of the fretwork we do, but sometimes an instrument (like a fanned scale guitar) can’t be put through the PLEK process. In these instances we break out our trusty neck jig, on which we have done thousands of fret jobs over the years. Sometimes an old dog with an old trick still works.
We’ve often said that if you don’t have any experience doing fretwork by hand, a PLEK machine isn’t going to magically turn you into a master guitar tech. (Kind of like buying a Ferrari and expecting to be a professional racer if you’ve never even driven before.) Our experience with hand fretwork prepared us to use the PLEK to it’s fullest potential.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Rare 1998 ESP Eclipse Semi Acoustic.
If your guitar Tech is too lazy to sand a neck pocket or buy a full shim, find a new one...
リフレットを終えた J-200。
ネックの過剰なハイ起きの影響が抑えられました
#gibsonguitars #getplekd
Potworne ilości plastiku, syntetyku,tartych kości i cholera go wie jeszcze czego usunęliśmy z waszych gitar. W zamian wstawiliśmy najlepsze na Świecie siodełka wycięte na PLEKu z dokładnością co do setnych milimetra😎✌️🎸🎼🤘🏿 PLEK TomoGuitars Jako jedyni w PL✌️🤘🏿#luthier #bonenut #guitars #getplekd #lutnik #tylkoplek #tomoguitars #naprawagitary #szlifprogów #plekguitar #lutnikwarszawa
Die #stratocaster #pellhamblue von die.schneiderei bekam eine Bundmassage und einen neuen #nut aus #knochen von unserer Plekmaschine. Die Gitarre liess sich nicht mehr richtig einstellen und es haperte an der Abrichtung und am richtigen #setup . Jetzt lässt sich die Gitarre wieder traumhaft spielen. Die scharfen Bundenden sind schön #smooth und gleiten schön durch die Hände. Das Griffbrett ist nach unserer Spezialbehandlung schön speckig,- was sich beim Spielen sofort angenehm anfühlt. Dankeschön Dave! #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #plekmachine #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #fretdress #fretdressing
Sometimes the seemingly simple is surprisingly complex. We rigged up a pickguard/pickup assembly to suit this arch top Loar guitar, which required a lot of tiny steps to complete. Pretty sweet!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
A rare rosewood Fender Telecaster as used by George Harrison back in 1968 came in for a Plek service.
#plek #getplekd #fender #telecaster #rosewood #beatles #georgeharrison #technology
Maton の調整。
ネック、フレットのバランスを整え、弦高をセットします
#getplekd #matonguitars
TomoGuitars PLEK #luthier #getplekd #plekmachine #plekplayers #tomoguitars #tomoguitarsplek
リフレットを終えた Tokai。
非常に強かったネックの順反りが抑えられています
#lespaul #getplekd
リフレットを終えた JazzBass。
ネックの過剰なハイ起きが抑えられました
#getplekd #jazzbass
Les Paul のフレット調整
#getplekd #lespaul
Benjamin’s newly rewired PRS: Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz, master volume, master tone, push/pull coil split, repositioned 3-way toggle, double Samducksa/Crown arcade style kill switches. None more black.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Restauration Martin 0-15 de 1948.
Fabrication nouveau chevalet ( l’ancien avait été raboté..) Neck reset, refrettage ( la touche avait été vernis…🙄) sillet, set up.
❤️. #martinguitar #1948 #restauration #acousticguitar #latelierdalexandrelutherie #neckreset #refret #martin015
#backtolife #lovemyjob #orsay #buressuryvette #getplekd
Customowe gitary after PLEK ✌️#luthier #lutnik #customguitar #fender #getplekd #plekplayers #plekmachine #tomoguitars #szlifprogów #bonenut #bonenutpkek
J-200 のリフレット
#gibsonguitars #getplekd
If you’ve got the guts to want to play a six string fretless bass, we’ve got the guts to make that happen for you. This one is going to be a doozy.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Congratulations to you all 🎊 Successful Trade #geartalk#toneheaven #gearnerds #pedalboardporn #guitarfx #pedalboardoftheday #pedalboard #kemperprofiles #kemperprofilingamp #kemperprofiler #kemperamps #resinpour #merisenzo #nightsonbroadway #art #blacktestarossa #getplekd #explorerguitars #plekmachine #hilaryhahn #frets #carolkaye #mclarensenna #thornguitars #ednamode #garymoore #billwurtz #fretwork #valtteribottas #genevaautoshow
#refretting #fenderstratocaster . Wir haben das Griffbrett neu abgerichtet da es ab dem 13 Bund eine riesige Schanze hatte. Mit der Plek Maschine können wir am bestehenden Instrument das Griffbrett neu fräsen. So haben wir eine perfekte Grundlage für ein tadelloses #refret . Bünde einsetzen und schöne Bundenden modellieren ist alles Handarbeit und für mich die schönste Arbeit 🤩 Mit der Plek Maschine richten wir danach die Bünde auf höchste Präzision ab. #getplekd #gitarrenwerk #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #weloveguitars #jescarfrets #wagnerfrets #newfrets
Gibson Les Paul from 1956✌️ #gibson #gibsongoldtop #gibson1956goldtop #luthier #getplekd #litnik #tomoguitars #tomektomoniemiec
EVH #vanhalen #edwardvanhalen #plekmachine #getplekd #luthier #lutnik #tomoguitars #plektechnology #guitar
Maton の調整。
ネックとフレットのバランスを整え、低い弦高にセットします
#matonguitars #getplekd
