Making the world's

best guitars even better

PLEK: THE ART OF THE FINGERBOARD

HIGH-END GUITAR TECHNOLOGY MADE IN GERMANY

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, or on repair and maximum flexibility, you are in the right place.

And if you are a musician looking to get your guitar Plek’d, check out our Plek Finder and our other resources for guitarists!

Scanner

The latest product in the Plek family, the Plek Scanner, is a laser-based measuring device for guitars that can be used in many scenarios involving the manufacture, wholesale, distribution, and repair of guitars.
Incoming and outgoing quality control, final assembly and setup in production, development and recording of new models, a simple go/no-go scenario, and complaint management are just some of the possible application scenarios. The Scanner is also an ideal tool for custom builders looking to achieve greater accuracy and precision in their work.

Plek Station

The Plek Station is a measuring and processing tool designed for maximum flexibility, making it ideal for guitar repairs and small to medium-sized manufacturers.
Measurement under real string tension ensures optimal results. A universally adjustable instrument holder makes it possible to scan and process a wide variety of common guitars, basses, and similar instruments.

Plek Pro / STS

For larger manufacturers, the Plek Pro is a tool for mass production featuring an integrated automated string tension simulation system (STS) and an automatic tool changer.
Customized STS mounts for manufacturer-specific guitar models, template files for recurring guitar models, and the parameterization of machining data ensure competitive cycle times and optimal quality and repeatability.

More on the Plek experience

The Plek Station

The Plek Station – a highly flexible, high-accuracy machine designed for work with the entire range of fretted (and fretless!) stringed instruments…

The Plek Pro

High-end guitar technology made in Germany, the Plek Pro is a fast and accurate tool system designed for the mass production environment…

Technology

Take a look at the ideas behind the Plek system…

Plek for Guitarists

Find out more about what a Plek job can do for your instrument…

The Plek System

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 technology simply

explained in our videos

Visit us on Instagram at @getplekd

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.

Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #ギターメンテナンス #getplekd

Aug 14

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Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #ギターメンテナンス #getplekd

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Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #getplekd #fender

Aug 12

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Stratocaster の調整
#stratocaster #getplekd #fender

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SLG の調整
#yamahaguitars #getplekd

Aug 12

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Hey there, guitar manufacturers! If you feel you must relic a brand new instrument, please reconsider pre-rusting all of the metal hardware. We shouldn`t have to go to such lengths just to extract bolts that are completely fused on a relatively new instrument. Thanks for coming to our Ted Talk.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 12

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When it rains it pours: this is the second 1965 Fender Stratocaster we`ve refretted this week.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 10

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When it rains it pours: this is the second 1965 Fender Stratocaster we've refretted this week.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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K.Yairi の調整
#acousticguitar #getplekd #ギターメンテナンス

Aug 7

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K.Yairi の調整
#acousticguitar #getplekd #ギターメンテナンス

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We love clamp.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Aug 6

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We love clamp.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

23 1

There are many reasons your guitar can benefit from a fret level and it’s not always because of worn frets.
Many guitars that come in, suffer from a rise in the fretboard extension which is also known as the ‘ski ramp’.
This can cause notes in the higher registers to not ring out clearly and in the worst case, cause string bends to choke out, especially on the high e string.
This Fret King guitar has been through the PLEK scanner which quickly indicates where the problem frets are and shows a rise from fret 13 to the end of the fretboard.
These frets can now be carefully levelled down to bring them back in line with the plane of the other frets, allowing for trouble free bends and notes to ring out clearly.

#guitarrepair #fretleveling #getplekd #theguitarengineer

Aug 5

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There are many reasons your guitar can benefit from a fret level and it’s not always because of worn frets.
Many guitars that come in, suffer from a rise in the fretboard extension which is also known as the ‘ski ramp’.
This can cause notes in the higher registers to not ring out clearly and in the worst case, cause string bends to choke out, especially on the high e string.
This Fret King guitar has been through the PLEK scanner which quickly indicates where the problem frets are and shows a rise from fret 13 to the end of the fretboard.
These frets can now be carefully levelled down to bring them back in line with the plane of the other frets, allowing for trouble free bends and notes to ring out clearly.

#guitarrepair #fretleveling #getplekd #theguitarengineer

30 6

リフレットを終えた D-28。
ハイ起きの影響が綺麗に抑えられています
#martinguitar #getplekd

Aug 1

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リフレットを終えた D-28。
ハイ起きの影響が綺麗に抑えられています
#martinguitar #getplekd

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Our refrets are clamped and glued overnight, in a caul that matches the radius of the fret board. This makes for a more solid and even fret seating, and subsequently requires removing less material in the fret leveling process later.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 30

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Our refrets are clamped and glued overnight, in a caul that matches the radius of the fret board. This makes for a more solid and even fret seating, and subsequently requires removing less material in the fret leveling process later.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

67 2

B.C.Rich の調整
#bcrichguitars #getplekd

Jul 24

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D-45 の調整
#martinguitar #getplekd

Jul 24

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This isn`t AI slop... it`s all natural, human slop!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #dontyoueverwashthatthing

Jul 23

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This isn't AI slop... it's all natural, human slop!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #dontyoueverwashthatthing

33 2

Holy schnikies!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #IYKYK

Jul 22

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Holy schnikies!

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans #IYKYK

25 1

We undercut and file away the fret tangs every time we refret a bound neck. This adds about 30 minutes to every refret, but it`s absolutely crucial for getting the fret to seat properly.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 21

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We undercut and file away the fret tangs every time we refret a bound neck. This adds about 30 minutes to every refret, but it's absolutely crucial for getting the fret to seat properly.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

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"In order to make a bone nut from scratch, one must first invent the Universe" - Carl Sagan probably, in an alternate timeline, wherein he is employed as a guitar tech and not a scientist.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 20

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"In order to make a bone nut from scratch, one must first invent the Universe" - Carl Sagan probably, in an alternate timeline, wherein he is employed as a guitar tech and not a scientist.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

52 0

#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #dobro #usedguitars #getplekd

Jul 18

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#martinsmusikkiste #martinhense #dobro #usedguitars #getplekd

7 0

Taylor の調整
#taylorguitars #getplekd

Jul 17

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Cole Clark の調整
#coleclarkguitars #getplekd

Jul 15

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Cole Clark の調整
#coleclarkguitars #getplekd

19 0

Beginning work on refretting Ian Neville`s PRS Silver Sky. Please don`t sue us.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

Jul 13

31 0

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Beginning work on refretting Ian Neville's PRS Silver Sky. Please don't sue us.

#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans

31 0

リフレットを終えた J-45。
強かった反りの影響が抑えられています
#gibsonguitar #getplekd

Jul 11

18 0

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リフレットを終えた J-45。
強かった反りの影響が抑えられています
#gibsonguitar #getplekd

18 0

Ein neuer P-Style Bass ist fertig und ab sofort im gitarrenwerk erhältlich.
Gebaut aus leichter, alter Erle und gekleidet in einem wunderschönen Faded Surf Green. Für den passenden Sound sorgen hochwertige Lollar Pickups mit genau dem klassischen Punch, der einen guten P-Bass ausmacht.
Schau im Gitarrenwerk vorbei und spiel ihn an!

english:
A new P-style bass is ready and now available at Gitarrenwerk.

Crafted from lightweight, aged alder and finished in a beautiful Faded Surf Green. High-quality Lollar pickups deliver the perfect sound with exactly the classic punch that defines a great P-bass.

Stop by Gitarrenwerk and give it a try!

#rehguitars #pbass #bassguitar #gitarrenwerk #getplekd

Jul 10

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