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.
Strandberg Multi-Scale in the box #getplekd
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#multiscale #multiscaleguitar #plekmultiscale #strandberg #strandbergguitars #plekmachine #plekvideo #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepairtools #4xspeed
Dec 9
Strandberg Multi-Scale in the box #getplekd
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#multiscale #multiscaleguitar #plekmultiscale #strandberg #strandbergguitars #plekmachine #plekvideo #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepair #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepairtools #4xspeed
K.Yairi の調整
#getplekd #acousticbass
Custom H Model featuring Figured Mahogany sides/back, Sitka Spruce top, short scale with only 12 frets, 1-3/4" nut width, double tapered + bass scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Mahogany body and fingerboard binding, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, full body sunburst finish, unattached tortoise pickguard, pyramid bridge. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to gryphonstrings in Palo Alto, CA! Reach out to Matt with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #hmodel #paulhostetter #mahogany #sitkaspruce #cowboy #rope #gryphonstrings #paloalto
Dec 8
Custom H Model featuring Figured Mahogany sides/back, Sitka Spruce top, short scale with only 12 frets, 1-3/4" nut width, double tapered + bass scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Mahogany body and fingerboard binding, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, full body sunburst finish, unattached tortoise pickguard, pyramid bridge. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to gryphonstrings in Palo Alto, CA! Reach out to Matt with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #hmodel #paulhostetter #mahogany #sitkaspruce #cowboy #rope #gryphonstrings #paloalto
Les Paul の調整
#getplekd #lespaul
Fender Telecaster in for a PLEK setup. #plekmachine #getplekd #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarsetup #fender #fendertelecaster
Dec 8
Fender Telecaster in for a PLEK setup. #plekmachine #getplekd #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #guitarsetup #fender #fendertelecaster
Well… it’s not stupid if it works, right? Right?
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #diwhy
Dec 7
Well… it’s not stupid if it works, right? Right?
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #diwhy
Für Daniel Borkmann durften wir bei 4 seiner Gitarren eine #getplekd Behandlung durchführen 👌 jetzt sind alle wider frisch für‘s neue Jahr. Es ist immer wieder faszinierend vorher/nachher 🙏☺️ #gitarrenwerk #fretlevelling #bonenut #guitarrepairshop #ernieballstrings #guitarrepair
Dec 7
Für Daniel Borkmann durften wir bei 4 seiner Gitarren eine #getplekd Behandlung durchführen 👌 jetzt sind alle wider frisch für‘s neue Jahr. Es ist immer wieder faszinierend vorher/nachher 🙏☺️ #gitarrenwerk #fretlevelling #bonenut #guitarrepairshop #ernieballstrings #guitarrepair
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Redwood top, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to righteousguitars in Roswell, GA. Reach out to Jonathon or Brian with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #redwood #cowboy #rope #cowboyrope #righteous #roswell #georgia
Dec 7
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Redwood top, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Cowboy Rope rosette and top border, Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to righteousguitars in Roswell, GA. Reach out to Jonathon or Brian with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #redwood #cowboy #rope #cowboyrope #righteous #roswell #georgia
Les Paul の調整
#lespaul #getplekd
LG-1 のフレット調整
#gibsonguitars #getplekd
A stunning FS fingerstyle cutaway guitar featuring dark Cocobolo sides/back, dark and streaky Sinker Redwood top, Cocobolo fingerboard, Cocobolo carved bridge, 2-5/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding with blue purfle on the fingerboard and peghead, Cocobolo overlay, bone bridge and end pins. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to art_guitar in Dubai, UAE! Reach out to Rick with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #international #dubai #uae #fingerstyle #cocobolo #brazilianrosewood #sinkerredwood #cutaway
Dec 6
A stunning FS fingerstyle cutaway guitar featuring dark Cocobolo sides/back, dark and streaky Sinker Redwood top, Cocobolo fingerboard, Cocobolo carved bridge, 2-5/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding with blue purfle on the fingerboard and peghead, Cocobolo overlay, bone bridge and end pins. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to art_guitar in Dubai, UAE! Reach out to Rick with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #international #dubai #uae #fingerstyle #cocobolo #brazilianrosewood #sinkerredwood #cutaway
When we refret a guitar, we true the board first with the PLEK - leveling the board flat and creating a consistent radius. This allows for the frets to seat properly and minimizes how much the new frets need to be leveled. This particular Les Paul had an extremely uneven fretboard, and we needed to remove around .25mm-.3mm in some areas (yes, that’s a lot). The inlays, however, were less than .5mm thick, and we didn’t want to risk ruining them, so we carefully removed them before the leveling process, and then will reinstall them later. This is super tedious, but a good guitar tech’s work should be invisible, so we’re wiling to put in the time to make it right.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Dec 5
When we refret a guitar, we true the board first with the PLEK - leveling the board flat and creating a consistent radius. This allows for the frets to seat properly and minimizes how much the new frets need to be leveled. This particular Les Paul had an extremely uneven fretboard, and we needed to remove around .25mm-.3mm in some areas (yes, that’s a lot). The inlays, however, were less than .5mm thick, and we didn’t want to risk ruining them, so we carefully removed them before the leveling process, and then will reinstall them later. This is super tedious, but a good guitar tech’s work should be invisible, so we’re wiling to put in the time to make it right.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
_m_o_s_c_o_ neuer #fenderjazzbass #5stringbass bekam eine #getplekd Behandlung. Er wollte eine tiefe Saitenlage was nun realisierbar ist. Herzlichen Dank Noah 🙏🤘 #gitarrenwerk #guitarrepairshop #fretdressing #fretleveling #bassrepairshop #musiclovers
Dec 5
_m_o_s_c_o_ neuer #fenderjazzbass #5stringbass bekam eine #getplekd Behandlung. Er wollte eine tiefe Saitenlage was nun realisierbar ist. Herzlichen Dank Noah 🙏🤘 #gitarrenwerk #guitarrepairshop #fretdressing #fretleveling #bassrepairshop #musiclovers
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Adirondack Spruce top, 1-11/16” nut width, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Ebony peghead overlay, Tree of Life w/ SCGC logo peghead inlay, 45 Style fingerboard inlay, gold Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to Kai Eastern in Tainan, Taiwan. Reach out to Kevin with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd
Dec 5
Custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Adirondack Spruce top, 1-11/16” nut width, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Ebony peghead overlay, Tree of Life w/ SCGC logo peghead inlay, 45 Style fingerboard inlay, gold Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to Kai Eastern in Tainan, Taiwan. Reach out to Kevin with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd
Luthier face!
If you`ve ever met with us at the shop, you know this face. We`ve been staring at guitars for years, and have gotten pretty adept at identifying problems. We`ve almost never seen a guitar that can`t be improved - they`re mostly made in giant factories, manufacturing hundreds of guitars a day. They depend on your ignorance and denial of culpability to get away with selling you an imperfect instrument. We like to think of buying a guitar is like buying a suit: spend $300 on an untailored suit, and you look terrible. Spend $3000 on an untailored suit, and you still look terrible. Get either suit tailored to fit you, and you look like a million bucks.
Let us look at your guitar. Get your guitar set up. Have the frets leveled utilizing our PLEK machine. Have a custom nut and saddle made. And your guitar will play like a million bucks.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Dec 4
Luthier face!
If you`ve ever met with us at the shop, you know this face. We`ve been staring at guitars for years, and have gotten pretty adept at identifying problems. We`ve almost never seen a guitar that can`t be improved - they`re mostly made in giant factories, manufacturing hundreds of guitars a day. They depend on your ignorance and denial of culpability to get away with selling you an imperfect instrument. We like to think of buying a guitar is like buying a suit: spend $300 on an untailored suit, and you look terrible. Spend $3000 on an untailored suit, and you still look terrible. Get either suit tailored to fit you, and you look like a million bucks.
Let us look at your guitar. Get your guitar set up. Have the frets leveled utilizing our PLEK machine. Have a custom nut and saddle made. And your guitar will play like a million bucks.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
A custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Canadian White Spruce top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Koa binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Koa rosette, Abalone SCGC peghead inlay, Diamond & Square long pattern fingerboard inlay, unattached tortoise pickguard, nickel Waverly tuners with Ebony button, Abalone snowflakes in bridge feet, Ebony bridge & end pins with Abalone dots. Just shipped internationally to thefellowshipofacoustics in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands! Reach out to Coen with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #de #netherlands #om #orchestra #canadianwhitespruce #koa #snowflake #lifestooshorttoplayashittyguitar #thefellowshipofacoustics
Dec 4
A custom OM orchestra model featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Canadian White Spruce top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Koa binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Koa rosette, Abalone SCGC peghead inlay, Diamond & Square long pattern fingerboard inlay, unattached tortoise pickguard, nickel Waverly tuners with Ebony button, Abalone snowflakes in bridge feet, Ebony bridge & end pins with Abalone dots. Just shipped internationally to thefellowshipofacoustics in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands! Reach out to Coen with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #de #netherlands #om #orchestra #canadianwhitespruce #koa #snowflake #lifestooshorttoplayashittyguitar #thefellowshipofacoustics
YAMAHA SG のフレット調整
#yamahaguitar #getplekd
Here’s something that might be of interest. The first two photos are of what a freshly cut bone nut looks like straight out of the PLEK machine. The remaining photos are after I’ve manually shaped and polished it by hand. Organically. ;-) Man and machine working together baby! #getplekd #plekmachine #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #bonenut #newnut #luthier
Dec 2
Here’s something that might be of interest. The first two photos are of what a freshly cut bone nut looks like straight out of the PLEK machine. The remaining photos are after I’ve manually shaped and polished it by hand. Organically. ;-) Man and machine working together baby! #getplekd #plekmachine #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #bonenut #newnut #luthier
HEADWAY の調整
#getplekd #acousticguitar
here`s another one fresh from the workbench👊
have a nice weekend🍻
#pine #blackbeauty #haensler #pickups #p90 #teletwanger #telecaster #tele #thinline #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #
Dec 1
here`s another one fresh from the workbench👊
have a nice weekend🍻
#pine #blackbeauty #haensler #pickups #p90 #teletwanger #telecaster #tele #thinline #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #
Custom DBB baritone guitar featuring Mahogany sides/back, German Spruce top, S 29 top border, 45 Style fingerboard inlay, Georgia Peach burst top finish, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Baritone strings. Just shipped to laysguitarshop in Akron, OH. Reach out to Steve with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #akron #ohio #baritone #acousticbaritone #baritoneguitar #germanspruce #georgiapeach #sunburst
Dec 1
Custom DBB baritone guitar featuring Mahogany sides/back, German Spruce top, S 29 top border, 45 Style fingerboard inlay, Georgia Peach burst top finish, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Baritone strings. Just shipped to laysguitarshop in Akron, OH. Reach out to Steve with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #akron #ohio #baritone #acousticbaritone #baritoneguitar #germanspruce #georgiapeach #sunburst
Reh TH fresh from the workbench!
#redalder #shellpink #castedosapickups #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #teletwanger #telecaster #thinline #switzerland #usa
Dec 1
Reh TH fresh from the workbench!
#redalder #shellpink #castedosapickups #rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #teletwanger #telecaster #thinline #switzerland #usa
This 70s Fender Strat needed a fair bit of work to get it all straightened out. It had been refretted and refinished at least twice previously. The frets were cooked but the board was also all over the place. So the customer decided to have it evened out to a 9.5 inch radius while we were planing the board. We refinished the fingerboard but were still able to retain the underlying colouring and marks to a degree. After it came out of the PLEK from having its fret dress and a new bone nut cut, it was time to manually remove the overspray on the frets and polish the hell out of it all. I am, so very tired… As always, scroll through to the last 3 photos for the “Before” shots. #fender #fenderguitars #fenderstratocaster #vintageguitars #70sstratocaster #fenderstrat #refret #refretting #luthier #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #plekmachine #getplekd
Dec 1
This 70s Fender Strat needed a fair bit of work to get it all straightened out. It had been refretted and refinished at least twice previously. The frets were cooked but the board was also all over the place. So the customer decided to have it evened out to a 9.5 inch radius while we were planing the board. We refinished the fingerboard but were still able to retain the underlying colouring and marks to a degree. After it came out of the PLEK from having its fret dress and a new bone nut cut, it was time to manually remove the overspray on the frets and polish the hell out of it all. I am, so very tired… As always, scroll through to the last 3 photos for the “Before” shots. #fender #fenderguitars #fenderstratocaster #vintageguitars #70sstratocaster #fenderstrat #refret #refretting #luthier #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #plekmachine #getplekd
If only the Saints knew how to block as well as we do.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #Saints
Nov 30
If only the Saints knew how to block as well as we do.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #Saints
