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 broken headstock that isn’t a Gibson this time! Our man Aaron worked an absolute miracle on the vintage Fender P-bass that took a dive off it’s strap. Aaron managed to salvage the borked truss rod as well. That boy good!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #getsomestraplocksbeforeitstoolate
Jun 9
A broken headstock that isn’t a Gibson this time! Our man Aaron worked an absolute miracle on the vintage Fender P-bass that took a dive off it’s strap. Aaron managed to salvage the borked truss rod as well. That boy good!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #getsomestraplocksbeforeitstoolate
Custom F Model fingerstyle guitar featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Adirondack top, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, 1-3/4" nut width, tapered Adirondack Advanced X bracing with hot hide glue, Blue Paua rosette, 2mm Abalone dot fingerboard inlay, K&K PureMini pickup installed, nickel Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to danvillemusic in the SF Bay Area! Reach out to Adam or Dave with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #danvillemusic #danville #fingerstyle #fmodel #fingerstyle #kkpickup #gotoh #sfbayarea
Jun 9
Custom F Model fingerstyle guitar featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Adirondack top, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, 1-3/4" nut width, tapered Adirondack Advanced X bracing with hot hide glue, Blue Paua rosette, 2mm Abalone dot fingerboard inlay, K&K PureMini pickup installed, nickel Gotoh tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to danvillemusic in the SF Bay Area! Reach out to Adam or Dave with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #danvillemusic #danville #fingerstyle #fmodel #fingerstyle #kkpickup #gotoh #sfbayarea
Songwriter のフレット調整
#gibsonguitars #getplekd
here a classic Reh s-style.
available from tuesday antonello_guitars
have a nice day🤟
celentano_pickups #redalder #classic #stratocaster #strat #boutique #guitars #handcrafted #switzerland #getplekd #gitarrenwerk #sunburst #gotoh #hap
Jun 9
here a classic Reh s-style.
available from tuesday antonello_guitars
have a nice day🤟
celentano_pickups #redalder #classic #stratocaster #strat #boutique #guitars #handcrafted #switzerland #getplekd #gitarrenwerk #sunburst #gotoh #hap
In the 1960’s Fender moved to a thin veneer fretboard, which can be a nightmare when it comes time to refret them. The fret slots are often too shallow, and most shops will just cut straight through them into the maple to get the frets to seat. But not us! We take the time to cut the fret tangs down instead. This maintains the integrity of the fretboard, and helps keep the vintage vibe.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Jun 8
In the 1960’s Fender moved to a thin veneer fretboard, which can be a nightmare when it comes time to refret them. The fret slots are often too shallow, and most shops will just cut straight through them into the maple to get the frets to seat. But not us! We take the time to cut the fret tangs down instead. This maintains the integrity of the fretboard, and helps keep the vintage vibe.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Custom OM orchestra model featuring The Tree Mahogany sides/back, Tunnel 13 Redwood reclamation top, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Abalone back strip, Brazilian Rosewood tail wedge, Abalone rosette, Purfle Combo top border, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, Diamond & Square Long Patter fingerboard inlay, nickel Waverly tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to Eddie’s Guitars in St. Louis, MO! Read 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 #thetree #thetreemahogany #mahogany #tunnel13 #tunnel13redwood #brazilianrosewood #abalone #eddiesguitars #stlouis
Jun 8
Custom OM orchestra model featuring The Tree Mahogany sides/back, Tunnel 13 Redwood reclamation top, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Abalone back strip, Brazilian Rosewood tail wedge, Abalone rosette, Purfle Combo top border, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, Diamond & Square Long Patter fingerboard inlay, nickel Waverly tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to Eddie’s Guitars in St. Louis, MO! Read 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 #thetree #thetreemahogany #mahogany #tunnel13 #tunnel13redwood #brazilianrosewood #abalone #eddiesguitars #stlouis
Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #getplekd
Maton のフレット調整
#matonguitars #getplekd
“You know, for a shop that says we don’t do finish work, we’re doing a lot of finish work.” - Aaron, who has been wet sanding finish all week
It’s true that we don’t offer refinishing services (which is essentially a whole business unto itself), we do small finish jobs in the context of other repairs, like broken headstocks, refrets, and epoxy coatings. It’s a time consuming process that involves a lot of patience and under-the-breath muttering, but when it’s done the results are worth it.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Jun 7
“You know, for a shop that says we don’t do finish work, we’re doing a lot of finish work.” - Aaron, who has been wet sanding finish all week
It’s true that we don’t offer refinishing services (which is essentially a whole business unto itself), we do small finish jobs in the context of other repairs, like broken headstocks, refrets, and epoxy coatings. It’s a time consuming process that involves a lot of patience and under-the-breath muttering, but when it’s done the results are worth it.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Maestro själv är fullt fokuserad vid pleken. Tänk att vi haft denna Plek-maskin på plats så länge som sedan 2016. Under den här tiden har vi plekat över 2000 gitarrer!
Har du frågor eller funderingar som rör plek-setup? Hör av er till oss, via webben, via telefon eller besök oss i verkstan.👋🏻
📷: fotografandreasumea
#gitarr #guitar #gitarrverkstad #gitarrtekniker #gitarrbyggare #getplekd
#swedenguitarworks
Jun 7
Maestro själv är fullt fokuserad vid pleken. Tänk att vi haft denna Plek-maskin på plats så länge som sedan 2016. Under den här tiden har vi plekat över 2000 gitarrer!
Har du frågor eller funderingar som rör plek-setup? Hör av er till oss, via webben, via telefon eller besök oss i verkstan.👋🏻
📷: fotografandreasumea
#gitarr #guitar #gitarrverkstad #gitarrtekniker #gitarrbyggare #getplekd
#swedenguitarworks
Here we have a D model dreadnought in a 1934 Style Design Package. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, 1930s Old Growth Adirondack top, 1-11/16” nut width, 2-3/16” bridge spacing, compound radius fingerboard, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Ivoroid body binding with Black / Maple / Black side purfle, Ivoroid / Black / Ivoroid fingerboard and peghead binding, zipper backstrip, Ivoroid tail wedge, Vintage Style ivoroid rosette, herringbone top border, SCGC mini logo fingerboard inlay at the 16th fret, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, Vintage Tinted top, nickel Waverly tuners with oval buttons, Dalmatian pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped to willcuttguitars in Lexington, KY! Reach out to Eric or Brandon with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #midtension #getplekd #dreadnought #dmodel #brazilianrosewood #oldgrowth #adirondackspruce #willcuttguitars #lexington #kentucky
Jun 7
Here we have a D model dreadnought in a 1934 Style Design Package. Featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, 1930s Old Growth Adirondack top, 1-11/16” nut width, 2-3/16” bridge spacing, compound radius fingerboard, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Ivoroid body binding with Black / Maple / Black side purfle, Ivoroid / Black / Ivoroid fingerboard and peghead binding, zipper backstrip, Ivoroid tail wedge, Vintage Style ivoroid rosette, herringbone top border, SCGC mini logo fingerboard inlay at the 16th fret, Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay, Vintage Tinted top, nickel Waverly tuners with oval buttons, Dalmatian pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped to willcuttguitars in Lexington, KY! Reach out to Eric or Brandon with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #midtension #getplekd #dreadnought #dmodel #brazilianrosewood #oldgrowth #adirondackspruce #willcuttguitars #lexington #kentucky
We love helping you out with your guitar projects. This torrefied maple and alder Warmoth strat got the works: full assembly, shielding, and PLEK fret level plus setup. Plays great and sounds awesome!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Jun 6
We love helping you out with your guitar projects. This torrefied maple and alder Warmoth strat got the works: full assembly, shielding, and PLEK fret level plus setup. Plays great and sounds awesome!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Congratulations to you all 🎊 Thanks for trusting me with your investments
#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
Jun 6
Congratulations to you all 🎊 Thanks for trusting me with your investments
#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
Custom H13 featuring Mahogany sides/back, Adirondack top, scalloped and tapered Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Figured Mahogany binding on the body and fingerboard, purfle combo rosette, nickel Waverly tuners with Ivoroid buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to guitarguitaruk in the United Kingdom! Reach out to Steve if interested!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #paulhostetter #mahogany #13fret #adirondack #guitarguitar #unitedkingdom #international
Jun 6
Custom H13 featuring Mahogany sides/back, Adirondack top, scalloped and tapered Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Figured Mahogany binding on the body and fingerboard, purfle combo rosette, nickel Waverly tuners with Ivoroid buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to guitarguitaruk in the United Kingdom! Reach out to Steve if interested!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #paulhostetter #mahogany #13fret #adirondack #guitarguitar #unitedkingdom #international
SLG の調整
#yamahaguitar #getplekd
It’s all fun and games until you accidentally make an iconic guitar. Forty years later people are STILL making their own copies of Eddie’s “project” guitar.
We helped this guitar across the finish line with a PLEK refret and complete setup. Rad!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Jun 5
It’s all fun and games until you accidentally make an iconic guitar. Forty years later people are STILL making their own copies of Eddie’s “project” guitar.
We helped this guitar across the finish line with a PLEK refret and complete setup. Rad!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Custom OM in a 1934 Design Package with a cutaway featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, reclaimed Redwood from the Historic Fort Ross Chapel on top, 1-¾” nut width, 2-¼” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, round profile neck, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Tortoise back strip, Blue Paua rosette, Purfle Combo top border, diamond and short pattern fingerboard inlay w/ SCGC logo at 12th fret, Torch peghead inlay, clear finish, gold Waverly 3-on-a-plate tuners with Snakewood buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Strings. Just shipped to downhomeguitars in Frankfort, IL! 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 #downhomeguitars #downhome #illinois #chicago #1934orchestramodel #om #fortrossredwood #fortrosschapel #historicforstross #brazilianrosewood #bluepaua
Jun 5
Custom OM in a 1934 Design Package with a cutaway featuring Brazilian Rosewood sides/back, reclaimed Redwood from the Historic Fort Ross Chapel on top, 1-¾” nut width, 2-¼” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, round profile neck, Tortoise binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Tortoise back strip, Blue Paua rosette, Purfle Combo top border, diamond and short pattern fingerboard inlay w/ SCGC logo at 12th fret, Torch peghead inlay, clear finish, gold Waverly 3-on-a-plate tuners with Snakewood buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension Strings. Just shipped to downhomeguitars in Frankfort, IL! 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 #downhomeguitars #downhome #illinois #chicago #1934orchestramodel #om #fortrossredwood #fortrosschapel #historicforstross #brazilianrosewood #bluepaua
Gipson po PLEKowaniu✌️🎸 #getplekd #plekmachine #gibson #gibsoncustom #tomoguitars #korektaprogow #luthier #luthiers #lutnik #lutnikwarszawa #lutnikpolska #szlifprogow #tylkoplek #onlyplek #plekpolska
Jun 5
Gipson po PLEKowaniu✌️🎸 #getplekd #plekmachine #gibson #gibsoncustom #tomoguitars #korektaprogow #luthier #luthiers #lutnik #lutnikwarszawa #lutnikpolska #szlifprogow #tylkoplek #onlyplek #plekpolska
Komplette Überholung meiner alten Gibson J50 1949 gitarrenwerk durch lukas_schwengeler 😃 Sie hat neue Bünde bekommen und wurde mit einer PLEK (CNC Maschine) auf 0.01mm genau abgerichtet
Jun 4
Komplette Überholung meiner alten Gibson J50 1949 gitarrenwerk durch lukas_schwengeler 😃 Sie hat neue Bünde bekommen und wurde mit einer PLEK (CNC Maschine) auf 0.01mm genau abgerichtet
~THE PLEK TREATMENT~
• Plek scan/bench & diagnostic fee (averaged into final cost if you proceed with the work) = $55+
• Plek dress & set-up = $200+
~SCHEDULE YOUR DROP OFF!~
• Email us at
repairs@baltimoremusiccompany.com
• Text us at
410-853-7120
Let us help you get your instruments playing the best they ever have! 🫡🫶
Jun 3
~THE PLEK TREATMENT~
• Plek scan/bench & diagnostic fee (averaged into final cost if you proceed with the work) = $55+
• Plek dress & set-up = $200+
~SCHEDULE YOUR DROP OFF!~
• Email us at
repairs@baltimoremusiccompany.com
• Text us at
410-853-7120
Let us help you get your instruments playing the best they ever have! 🫡🫶
Liebe Freunde des gepflegten Gitarrenspiels. Unsere Werkstatt bleibt bis und mit nächsten Mittwoch 07.06.23 geschlossen!
Termine nehmen wir gerne wieder ab Donnerstag entgegen.
Wir wünschen euch ein sonniges Wochende!
#gitarrenwerk #getplekd #repair #guitar #lovers #frets #telecaster #tele #weekend and #holiday #mood
Jun 3
Liebe Freunde des gepflegten Gitarrenspiels. Unsere Werkstatt bleibt bis und mit nächsten Mittwoch 07.06.23 geschlossen!
Termine nehmen wir gerne wieder ab Donnerstag entgegen.
Wir wünschen euch ein sonniges Wochende!
#gitarrenwerk #getplekd #repair #guitar #lovers #frets #telecaster #tele #weekend and #holiday #mood
Custom OO featuring Cocobolo sides/back, Sinker Redwood top, low profile, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Cocobolo binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Abalone back strip, Abalone rosette and top border, Cocobolo peghead overlay, 42 Style body inlay, MOP custom rabbit fingerboard inlay at the 12th fret, Mother of Pearl SCGC logo peghead inlay, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to themusicemporium in Lexington, MA! Reach out to Adam with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #oo #doubleoh #cocobolo #sinkerredwood #abalone #musicemporium #lexington #massachusetts
Jun 2
Custom OO featuring Cocobolo sides/back, Sinker Redwood top, low profile, scalloped Adirondack bracing with hot hide glue, Cocobolo binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Abalone back strip, Abalone rosette and top border, Cocobolo peghead overlay, 42 Style body inlay, MOP custom rabbit fingerboard inlay at the 12th fret, Mother of Pearl SCGC logo peghead inlay, unattached tortoise pickguard. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to themusicemporium in Lexington, MA! Reach out to Adam with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #oo #doubleoh #cocobolo #sinkerredwood #abalone #musicemporium #lexington #massachusetts
File under oddly satisfying: gutting a rat’s nest wiring job and re-wiring it all neat and tidy-like.
This guitar was found in the trash, with some questionable wiring and a non-functioning preamp. We wired it up with quality components, including some Seymour Duncan pickups, with a master volume, tone, individual coil splits, and an on/off switch for a preamp to be installed in the future.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Jun 1
File under oddly satisfying: gutting a rat’s nest wiring job and re-wiring it all neat and tidy-like.
This guitar was found in the trash, with some questionable wiring and a non-functioning preamp. We wired it up with quality components, including some Seymour Duncan pickups, with a master volume, tone, individual coil splits, and an on/off switch for a preamp to be installed in the future.
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd
Custom VA Vintage Artist dreadnought featuring Flamed Mahogany sides/back, Adirondack Spruce top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced X bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, nickel Waverly tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped to northern_lights_music in Littleton, NH! Reach out to Dan with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #midtension #getplekd #vintageartist #vintage #artist #brazilianrosewood #flamedmahogany #northernlightsmusic #littleton #newhampshire #dreadnought
Jun 1
Custom VA Vintage Artist dreadnought featuring Flamed Mahogany sides/back, Adirondack Spruce top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced X bracing with hot hide glue, Brazilian Rosewood binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, nickel Waverly tuners. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped to northern_lights_music in Littleton, NH! Reach out to Dan with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #midtension #getplekd #vintageartist #vintage #artist #brazilianrosewood #flamedmahogany #northernlightsmusic #littleton #newhampshire #dreadnought
