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.
What’s on the bench today? Starting with three guitars from WA to go through the PLEK. Finishing off a PLEK and new bone nut installation on a Les Paul which had been refretted (not by me) but had many loose and high frets, plus no clearance over the first fret unless the action was jacked. And an Ibanez Iceman (no, I don’t know where you can get a hard case 🤣) that’s having some major work including having a portion of the binding replaced due to being savagely over sanded at the factory (it was sold as B-stock), refretted in Stainless Steel and an Ibanez Lo Pro Edge trem installed. I’ll plane the fingerboard in the PLEK today and refret it tomorrow. Good to be back on the tools! #guitarrepair #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepairman #luthier #luthiersofinstagram #getplekd
Jul 16
It’s not every day we get two custom color Gibson SG’s in the shop!
#thehouseoftwang #getplekd #plek #gibsonsg gibsonguitar #electricguitar #guitarrepair #whatsonyourbench #rock #roll
Jul 10
リフレットを終えた ELK。
反りの影響が抑えられ、フレット高も十分になりました
#lespaul #getplekd
Jul 2
Meet Ian Ly, the talented guitarist for Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and the 2023 National Flat Pick Guitar Champion.
Ian came in with his well loved Santa Cruz Guitar Company Tony Rice Pro for a full refret, new nut and saddle. Like all our customers, we worked with Ian to dial in a setup that will support his specific playing style. Visit thehouseoftwang.net to set up your appointment today, and be sure to check out cryinguncle and their award winning music.
#thehouseoftwang #plek #getplekd #guitarrepair #vintageguitar #acousticguitar #repairshop #santacruzguitars #bluegrass #bluegrassguitar #flatpicking #refret #cryingunclebluegrassband
Jul 1
🎸✨ Handing over to Stuwi Aebersold! ✨🎸
check out this new reh_guitars in candy apple red nitro finish with double binding. Equipped with a hipshotproducts #xtender bigsby tremolo, and brentmason.official wiring for versatile tones.
Stuwi plays with his band grossinjapanband I’m excited that this instrument is now part of their musical journey!
Thanks to my customer dieterf.meier for your continued support!
antonello_guitars thanks for the host🙏
Pickups:
lollarpickups
🔹 Special T, bridge
🔹 La Pria Mini Humbucker, middle
🔹 Sixty-Four, neck
Enjoy playing and recording! 🎶
kodak400
#rehguitars #custoorder #telecaster #pine #oldstock #woods #Gitarrenwerk #getplekd #switzerland #bern #lucerne
#GuitarLovers #CustomGuitar #NitroFinish #ElectricGuitar #GuitarBuilding #GrossInJapan
Jun 30
gianni_palumbo76 ✌️ #fretboardleveling #refret #fretboard #lacquer . Die Bünde der #telecaster waren total am Ende und an eine Neubundierung war fällig. Herzlichen Dank Gianni ! #awesomeguitarplayer #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair
Jun 30
We really empathize with auto mechanics sometimes.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #rustneversleeps
Jun 26
Some fun mods for our buddy Will at Carrollton Station: removed the two 3-way toggles, installed a 5-way pickup selector, added a on/off switch to engage the outer pickups, installed three brand new D`urbano pickups, and a Samducksa arcade button for a kill switch. We also gave it a PLEK fret level and setup. Rad!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Jun 25
here is a clean Reh super strat for Alex!
Alex owns several Reh superstrat and is always very happy with our work. Tomorrow she goes to Geneva
Have fun Alex, the next one is already in works
arcane.inc bulldozer bridge humbucker
celentano_pickups xx60 neck pickup
schallergmbh lockmeister
g_gotoh510 locking tuners
#rehguitars #superstrat #articwhite #matched #headstock #Gitarrenwerk #getplekd #oldstock #tonewood #lightweight #rockmusıc #switzerland #lucerne #geneva
Jun 22
here is our first Reh sg jr!
bareknucklepickupsofficial NANTUCKET 90 music_city_bridge wraparound!
Interested? get in touch!
#sg #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #oldstock #mahagoni #p90 #switzerland ##lucerne #music #guitars #gearbeitet #neerds #handcrafted
Jun 21
First time cutting fret slots on the Plek machine! This is a 70’s musicmaster bass someone had converted to fretless with slots filled with some light wood filler. Laminate rosewood board was very thin so we didn’t want to resurface the board. We set the Plek to cut pocket slots with a 1.5mm margin from the edge (faux binding) for a nicer look. Going back with vintage frets (84x39) due to the shorter tang. Another mistreated instrument is being brought back to life thanks to some really cool technology! #knoxville #guitarrepair #getplekd theloothgroup #parrisguitars
Jun 20
Here’s a photo essay of Andrew’s Fender Strat Plus neck going through its refret process, making use of the Mestric Universal Guitar Neck Jig. As Andrew noted, it only cost him $23 each way to get his neck to my workshop via a sturdy Australia Post tube. The jig allows me to attach vintage/reissue and modern style Fender Strat and Tele (3-bolt too!) necks without issue as the neck pocket is fully adjustable, as are the mounting holes. It also has adjustment for differences in heel length to ensure the scale length is correct and removable caddies with different bridges so the correct string spacing is used to match your neck. It is going to be a game changer for me and my customers, that’s for sure. I will be offering this service for refrets only to begin with and only for customers who have good experience with setting up and adjusting their own guitars. 🛠️It’s not for everyone.🛠️ Please reach out if you are interested in discussing this option more. #luthiertools #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair #mestricguitars #luthiersofinstagram #getplekd #Strat #fenderguitar #refretting #plekmachine #stainlesssteelfrets #fenderstrat #fender #fenderstratocaster #fretwork #fractalfretpress #jedwardsguitars theloothgroup
Jun 19
I have just finished refretting this 1996 Fender Strat Plus neck. The first neck to be installed on my Mestric Universal Guitar Neck Jig and go through the full PLEK refret process of scanning, fingerboard replaning to a compound radius, and final fret dress after the new Stainless Steel frets were installed. Everything preformed beautifully as expected. I’ll leave this baby on the jig for a day under tension and then pack it back up in the post tube it arrived in to go back to its eager owner. The jig allows me to swap out bridges easily to ensure I have the right spacing (Vintage/Reissue or Modern) for your particular Strat or Tele too. The last 3 photos are the “before” shots, including one of the guitar mounted on the jig, about to have its initial scan in the PLEK. #guitarrepair #guitarrepairs #refretting #guitarrepairshop #luthiersofinstagram #luthiertools #stainlesssteelfrets #plekmachine #getplekd #mestricguitars #fenderguitar #fretwork #fender #Strat #fenderstratocaster #fenderstrat
Jun 18
What happens at the shop at 4am? Benjamin is in there working when he can`t sleep! Check out what he was up to in our latest Repair Blog! Link in bio.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #FretlessBass
Jun 16
Here’s how the neck pocket side supports adjust on the Mestric Universal Guitar Neck Jig. The adjustable width allows for all sorts of bolt-on guitar and bass necks to be attached and then processed through the PLEK without the need of have the body on hand. #guitarrepairshop #getplekd #refretting #plekmachine #guitarrepairs #mestricguitars #guitarrepair #luthier #luthiersofinstagram #luthiertools
theloothgroup
Jun 15
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