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.
リフレットを終えた Gibson GOSPEL。
反りの影響が抑えられ、フレット高も十分になりました
#gibsonguitar #getplekd
Nov 14
My Mestric Universal Guitar Neck Jig not only allows me to be able to mount different spec bolt-on necks due to it’s adjustable neck pocket, but I can also change out different bridges with a removable caddy system. For example, there is about a 4mm string spacing difference between a modern and vintage spec Strat bridge. This means I can get the correct string spacing for each neck as I put it through the PLEK. The jig can also accommodate different scale lengths. It’s a fun bit of kit! #guitarrepairshop #luthier #luthiertools #getplekd #mestricguitars
Nov 11
In conjunction with Tony (bandaguitars ) we did our first backstrap repair on a Gibson Les Paul. Typically, gluing is sufficient, but this was a second break on this one so regluing wasn’t an option. Thanks to ianhatesguitars for the awesome YouTube tutorial on how to make this successful! Tony did all the woodwork and I (Bryan) did the finish work. #guitarrepair #knoxville #gibsonguitars #getplekd #parrisguitars
Nov 3
Eine Gitarre ist mehr als Holz und Saiten 🙂
Diese super #telecaster , gebaut rogerbassluthier für den tollen Gitarristen patrickpadyodermatt , bekam im Gitarrenwerk noch das perfekte #setup
präzise Bundabrichtung mit der #getplekd sowie Saiten und #nut höhe, so dass jede Note Singt. Dankeschön für euren Besuch und den netten Austausch ! #gitarrenwerk #fretdress #fretleveling #plekmaschine #daddariostrings #guitarrepairshop #swissbass #guitarluthier
Nov 3
#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #martinguitar #getplekd #jescarfrets #om41sp #usedguitars wunderschöne OM, neu bundiert, PLEK abgerichtet, neuer Martin Koffer, Fishman Pickup… 15 Jahre super viel gespielt, wer möchte sie adoptieren?
Nov 1
this badass Reh is heading out to Anton from basementsaints
oldstock, lightweight red alder meets the arcane.inc Brownbucker and celentano_pickups XX60
a tone beast with attitude.
catch it live at upcoming shows and check out their website!
#rocknroll #stratocaster #strat #rehguitars #getplekd #gitarrenwerk #oldstock #tonewood #switzerland #handcrafted
Oct 29
Meanwhile, in the shop on a Saturday night...
Benjamin`s Warmoth fretless Strat build. Hardtail mahogany Strat body in candy purple, quartersawn fatback fretless neck with ebony board (no dots, no lines, no side dots), Hipshot bridge, Gotoh tuners, Seymour Duncan Invader, and sustainer system. Tuned CFBbEbAbDb. Fretboard leveled with the PLEK machine, bone nut, set up stupid low. INFINITE SUSTAIN! (Or, at least until the battery runs out.) Radical!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Oct 26
Getting Plek’d
This was my first “nice” guitar. A prsguitars McCarty with rosewood neck.
Years ago, I made a couple small improvements with the help of ian_pender
We updated the ‘03 McCarty pick-ups to 57/08 pickups which made a huge difference.
And secondly upgraded to the intonatable bridge.
This guitar has sentimental value. And still sounds and plays great.
After the Plek scan, we identified a slight neck twist and some high frets which were giving me some fret buzz. Looking forward to playing it again post Plek!
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#plek #getplekd #toneitup
Oct 24
Expensive guitar stand announcement! West Guitarworks is now San Diego’s Plek equipped shop. Worked my ass off to get to this point and looking forward to working my ass off to pay this thing off!
Oct 22
We’re excited to exhibit at the Great Scandinavian Guitar Show this Sunday, October 26, in Stockholm!
Come check out our guitars!
#thegreatscandinavianguitarshow #madeinsweden #jakobssonguitars #getplekd
Oct 21
here are a few more details about florian_bady Reh custom double cut
old stock mahogany with an old stock maple top. Equipped with arcane.inc brownbuckers. The whole thing is finished with a thin black matte nitro coating.
An incredible rock machine and sure to be seen live with rockout.band soon🙌
What do you think? Do you like it?
#rehguitars #gitarrenwerk #getplekd #doublecut #old #stock #tonewood #CustomGuitar #switzerland
Oct 20
Jakobsson Type-1
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany, set neck
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.625”
Weight: 3.4 kg
Inlay: Pearloid dots
Finish: Vintage White Nitrocellulosa, medium distressed
Frets: 22 medium jumbo fretwire
Tuners: Grover Bridge: ABM 3021 Wraparound Plating: Aged nickel
Pickups: Lundgren Heaven 57 humbuckers
Plek’d: Yes
#getplekd #madeinsweden🇸🇪 #electricguitar
Oct 19
Thunders rnrrelics for tomdumontphoto of No Doubt - Added a neck pickup and Plek`d it. Fun guitar and the seymourduncanpickups Phat Cat sounds great in the neck! nodoubt is playing The Sphere in Vegas soon! How cool is that?
#rnrrelics #rocknrollrelics #seymourduncan #phatcat #customguitar #johnnythunders #checkerboardguitar #getplekd #13thstreetguitarsartist #13thstreetguitars
Oct 16
En Levin Royal får nya band. #getplekd #levin #gitarrverkstad #ombandning
Oct 14
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