Joe Glaser, owner of Glaser Instruments in Nashville, has almost iconic status in the guitar repair scene of the USA. He is a member of the Plek management team and Plek’s US representative. Here in this video, he talks about what lead him to become the first owner of a Plek machine outside of Europe.
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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ストラト・タイプ。
ネックの強かった反りの影響が抑えられています
#getplekd #stratocaster
000 のフレット調整
#martinguitar #getplekd
Drei Gitarren durften wir für m4rco_0 fit machen. Alle bekamen eine #getplekd Behandlung mit einer #superlow Saitenlage. Herzlichen Dank Marco 👌 #gitarrenwerk #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair #fretleveling #fretdress #ernieballstrings #bonenut #newnut #gibsonlespaul
Apr 24
Drei Gitarren durften wir für m4rco_0 fit machen. Alle bekamen eine #getplekd Behandlung mit einer #superlow Saitenlage. Herzlichen Dank Marco 👌 #gitarrenwerk #guitarrepairshop #guitarrepair #fretleveling #fretdress #ernieballstrings #bonenut #newnut #gibsonlespaul
Firing up the mighty Plek machine this morning, we realized it was a year ago today that we took delivery of this incredible tool. We also just processed our 200th instrument through it! Our heartfelt thanks to all the folks who have sought out our little shop in Soquel, CA and made the first full year of The House of Twang a big success. We love meeting and working with the wide variety of musicians who have walked through our doors and trusted us with their prized instruments. Visit our website (link in bio) and schedule your free Plek evaluation today!
Second 📸 by Shmuel Thaler
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar #repairshop #bass #mandolin #luthiery #soquel
Apr 24
Firing up the mighty Plek machine this morning, we realized it was a year ago today that we took delivery of this incredible tool. We also just processed our 200th instrument through it! Our heartfelt thanks to all the folks who have sought out our little shop in Soquel, CA and made the first full year of The House of Twang a big success. We love meeting and working with the wide variety of musicians who have walked through our doors and trusted us with their prized instruments. Visit our website (link in bio) and schedule your free Plek evaluation today!
Second 📸 by Shmuel Thaler
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar #repairshop #bass #mandolin #luthiery #soquel
Did you catch our video upload last week? Reknowned fingerstyle guitarist Eric Skye visited the SCGC shop to retrieve his trusty #2 - the second OO signature model customized personally for Eric and which has become a best selling model since its introduction. #2 was at the mothership for a refret and #plek treatment for the most precise setup available. Here he is with a rousing rendition of "Blue Monk" from the jazz legend Thelonious Monk.
Eric was named by 20th Century Guitar Magazine as “one of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz scene.” This hardworking instrumentalist has gained a loyal following both as a dramatic and expressive live performer and an in-demand acoustic guitar instructor both in Oregon and in the online music community.
He has been featured in magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Jazziz and Jazz Improv, and his music can be heard on NPR. To match his distinct personality and playing style, Eric and Richard collectively dreamed up a gorgeous Cocobolo OO with an Adirondack top, unique 24.9 inch scale length for ease of playability, slightly deeper body for added bass and volume, hot hide glue with Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing and a distinctive herringbone purfling and ivoroid rosette. This instrument is designed for the excruciatingly accurate and sophisticated techniques of the most demanding jazz fingerstylist.
#ericskye #fingerstyle #jazz #acousticguitar #instrumentalguitar #getplekd
Apr 24
Did you catch our video upload last week? Reknowned fingerstyle guitarist Eric Skye visited the SCGC shop to retrieve his trusty #2 - the second OO signature model customized personally for Eric and which has become a best selling model since its introduction. #2 was at the mothership for a refret and #plek treatment for the most precise setup available. Here he is with a rousing rendition of "Blue Monk" from the jazz legend Thelonious Monk.
Eric was named by 20th Century Guitar Magazine as “one of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz scene.” This hardworking instrumentalist has gained a loyal following both as a dramatic and expressive live performer and an in-demand acoustic guitar instructor both in Oregon and in the online music community.
He has been featured in magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Jazziz and Jazz Improv, and his music can be heard on NPR. To match his distinct personality and playing style, Eric and Richard collectively dreamed up a gorgeous Cocobolo OO with an Adirondack top, unique 24.9 inch scale length for ease of playability, slightly deeper body for added bass and volume, hot hide glue with Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing and a distinctive herringbone purfling and ivoroid rosette. This instrument is designed for the excruciatingly accurate and sophisticated techniques of the most demanding jazz fingerstylist.
#ericskye #fingerstyle #jazz #acousticguitar #instrumentalguitar #getplekd
Perfectly cut compound radius fingerboard (12”-16”) thanks to our PLEK Machine. Now onto installing some big Stainless Steel frets! #refret #refretting #stainlesssteelfrets #jacksonguitars #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthier #plekmachine #getplekd
Apr 24
Perfectly cut compound radius fingerboard (12”-16”) thanks to our PLEK Machine. Now onto installing some big Stainless Steel frets! #refret #refretting #stainlesssteelfrets #jacksonguitars #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #luthier #plekmachine #getplekd
This timeless example of an OM orchestra model was customized with 45,000 year old Ancient Kauri sides and back, German Spruce top, Cocobolo fingerboard, Cocobolo bridge, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Cocobolo binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Cocobolo backstrip, Cocobolo rosette, purfle combo top border, Cocobolo peghead overlay, diamond and square long pattern fingerboard inlay, nickel Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to eddiesguitars in St. Louis, MO! 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 #cocobolo #orchestra #om #eddiesguitars #stlouis #ancientkauri #kauri
Apr 23
This timeless example of an OM orchestra model was customized with 45,000 year old Ancient Kauri sides and back, German Spruce top, Cocobolo fingerboard, Cocobolo bridge, 2-1/4" bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, Cocobolo binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Cocobolo backstrip, Cocobolo rosette, purfle combo top border, Cocobolo peghead overlay, diamond and square long pattern fingerboard inlay, nickel Waverly tuners with Snakewood buttons. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to eddiesguitars in St. Louis, MO! 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 #cocobolo #orchestra #om #eddiesguitars #stlouis #ancientkauri #kauri
Taylor のフレット調整
#taylorguitars #getplekd
Santa Cruz 1934 refret
santacruzguitar
#guitar #getplekd #guitartalk #guitartech #santacruzguitars #refret #fingerboard #skills
Apr 23
Santa Cruz 1934 refret
santacruzguitar
#guitar #getplekd #guitartalk #guitartech #santacruzguitars #refret #fingerboard #skills
Our good buddy, visual artist, musician and Santa Cruz fashion icon mandolith_records brought in these two fascinating bračs for some work… yep, we’ll work on anything with frets.
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar #repairshop #brač
Apr 22
Our good buddy, visual artist, musician and Santa Cruz fashion icon mandolith_records brought in these two fascinating bračs for some work… yep, we’ll work on anything with frets.
#thehouseoftwang #guitarrepair #plek #getplekd #whatsonyourbench #acousticguitar #electricguitar #vintageguitar #repairshop #brač
This OM was customized with the 1934 design package in mind and features Madagascar Rosewood sides/back, 1930s Adirondack top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, compound radius fingerboard, Ivoroid tail wedge, 42 Style body inlay, Torch in the peghead inlay, Ebony peghead overlay, gold Waverly tuners, bone end and bridge pins. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to diamondguitars in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Reach out to Wil with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #diamond #amsterdam #om #oldgrowth #orchestramodel #netherlands #madagascar #rosewood #42style #torch
Apr 22
This OM was customized with the 1934 design package in mind and features Madagascar Rosewood sides/back, 1930s Adirondack top, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing with hot hide glue, compound radius fingerboard, Ivoroid tail wedge, 42 Style body inlay, Torch in the peghead inlay, Ebony peghead overlay, gold Waverly tuners, bone end and bridge pins. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to diamondguitars in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Reach out to Wil with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #diamond #amsterdam #om #oldgrowth #orchestramodel #netherlands #madagascar #rosewood #42style #torch
Vintage 63/66 Strat in for Plek processing 😍 #60sstratocaster #vintageguitar #getplekd
Portland based jazz guitarist eric.skye.guitar visited the SCGC shop to retrieve his trusty #2 - the second OO signature model customized personally for Eric and which has become a best selling model since its introduction. #2 was at the mothership for a refret and #plek treatment for the most precise setup available. Here he is with a rousing rendition of "Blue Monk" from the jazz legend Thelonious Monk.
Eric was named by 20th Century Guitar Magazine as “one of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz scene.” This hardworking instrumentalist has gained a loyal following both as a dramatic and expressive live performer and an in-demand acoustic guitar instructor both in Oregon and in the online music community.
He has been featured in magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Jazziz and Jazz Improv, and his music can be heard on NPR. To match his distinct personality and playing style, Eric and Richard collectively dreamed up a gorgeous Cocobolo OO with an Adirondack top, unique 24.9 inch scale length for ease of playability, slightly deeper body for added bass and volume, hot hide glue with Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing and a distinctive herringbone purfling and ivoroid rosette. This instrument is designed for the excruciatingly accurate and sophisticated techniques of the most demanding jazz fingerstylist.
#ericskye #fingerstyle #jazz #acousticguitar #instrumentalguitar #getplekd
Apr 21
Portland based jazz guitarist eric.skye.guitar visited the SCGC shop to retrieve his trusty #2 - the second OO signature model customized personally for Eric and which has become a best selling model since its introduction. #2 was at the mothership for a refret and #plek treatment for the most precise setup available. Here he is with a rousing rendition of "Blue Monk" from the jazz legend Thelonious Monk.
Eric was named by 20th Century Guitar Magazine as “one of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz scene.” This hardworking instrumentalist has gained a loyal following both as a dramatic and expressive live performer and an in-demand acoustic guitar instructor both in Oregon and in the online music community.
He has been featured in magazines such as Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Jazziz and Jazz Improv, and his music can be heard on NPR. To match his distinct personality and playing style, Eric and Richard collectively dreamed up a gorgeous Cocobolo OO with an Adirondack top, unique 24.9 inch scale length for ease of playability, slightly deeper body for added bass and volume, hot hide glue with Adirondack Spruce, scalloped bracing and a distinctive herringbone purfling and ivoroid rosette. This instrument is designed for the excruciatingly accurate and sophisticated techniques of the most demanding jazz fingerstylist.
#ericskye #fingerstyle #jazz #acousticguitar #instrumentalguitar #getplekd
janisianofficial is a powerhouse performer on the guitar. When you see this iconic singer/songwriter live you’ll see how SCGC met the challenge of making this unique instrument for her dynamic attack. Personifying the inspiration for a Santa Cruz Signature Model, she delivers a singular playing style defined from years of professional experience. To make Janis Ian’s dream guitar, we employed our substantial luthiers body of knowledge to custom voice an instrument with electric guitar playability, state of the art electro-acoustics in collaboration with L.R.Baggs and an attention getting stage presence.
An old growth, responsibly harvested Mahogany cutaway body, hand voiced Spruce top and Janis’ signature “Rude Girl” logo fretboard inlays make a striking presentation. This parlor-sized cutaway with a very contemporary look is a professionally proven stage and studio instrument. The JI model inspired Ani DiFranco to exclaim to Janis, “#@*%#*#**! What kind of guitar is that?” This instrument was shipped internationally to dolphinguitars in Suita, Osaka, Japan. Reach out to Yusuke with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #janisian #signaturemodel #parlorguitar #rudegirl
Apr 19
janisianofficial is a powerhouse performer on the guitar. When you see this iconic singer/songwriter live you’ll see how SCGC met the challenge of making this unique instrument for her dynamic attack. Personifying the inspiration for a Santa Cruz Signature Model, she delivers a singular playing style defined from years of professional experience. To make Janis Ian’s dream guitar, we employed our substantial luthiers body of knowledge to custom voice an instrument with electric guitar playability, state of the art electro-acoustics in collaboration with L.R.Baggs and an attention getting stage presence.
An old growth, responsibly harvested Mahogany cutaway body, hand voiced Spruce top and Janis’ signature “Rude Girl” logo fretboard inlays make a striking presentation. This parlor-sized cutaway with a very contemporary look is a professionally proven stage and studio instrument. The JI model inspired Ani DiFranco to exclaim to Janis, “#@*%#*#**! What kind of guitar is that?” This instrument was shipped internationally to dolphinguitars in Suita, Osaka, Japan. Reach out to Yusuke with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #janisian #signaturemodel #parlorguitar #rudegirl
Taylor の調整
#getplekd #taylorguitars
スマイルギター巡り✨🌈
ある楽器屋の一角がもはやajicoなコーナーだった☺️✨
（シルバーのは6118だけどベンジーのとは少し違う）
#guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #gretsch #guitarre #guitarrepair #erectricguitar #gretschguitars
#gretschchetatkins #guitarplayer
#guitarcollection #guitarcollections
#guitarcollector #guitarcollectors
#vintageguitar #vintagegretsch
#gretschtennessean #gretschguitar
#tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #guitartalk #vintagegear #gretschguitarofinstagram #guitarphotography #浅井健一 #ajico #getplekd
Apr 19
スマイルギター巡り✨🌈
ある楽器屋の一角がもはやajicoなコーナーだった☺️✨
（シルバーのは6118だけどベンジーのとは少し違う）
#guitar #guitars #guitarra #chitarra #gretsch #guitarre #guitarrepair #erectricguitar #gretschguitars
#gretschchetatkins #guitarplayer
#guitarcollection #guitarcollections
#guitarcollector #guitarcollectors
#vintageguitar #vintagegretsch
#gretschtennessean #gretschguitar
#tone #guitargear #guitarsdaily #guitarsofinstagram #guitartalk #vintagegear #gretschguitarofinstagram #guitarphotography #浅井健一 #ajico #getplekd
Here’s a PRS that we helped modify for our buddy David, who plays guitar for Avril Lavigne (amongst others). Leopard print pickguard by Quickguards, setup and other trickery by us. RAWR!!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Apr 18
Here’s a PRS that we helped modify for our buddy David, who plays guitar for Avril Lavigne (amongst others). Leopard print pickguard by Quickguards, setup and other trickery by us. RAWR!!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Had a great two days Plek training with the team at Andertons UK Guitar QC and repair department. We have new Pleksperts in Guildford UK! #andertonsmusicco #getplekd
Apr 18
Had a great two days Plek training with the team at Andertons UK Guitar QC and repair department. We have new Pleksperts in Guildford UK! #andertonsmusicco #getplekd
The B/PW bradpaisley signature model story begins with Paisley’s acoustic guitar mastery and his well-deserved super star status. His decision to partner with a shop as small as Santa Cruz Guitar Company came from his desire to be associated with quality and responsibility above all else. He wanted his name on a handmade instrument that his fans and guitar aficionados alike could trust. Richard Hoover worked closely with Paisley to design a personalized, custom dreadnought based on SCGC’s Pre-War Dreadnought Model.
The Paisley signature model (The B/PW) honors Paisley’s dedication to the sustainability of treasured tone woods, built with his preferred customizations for playability, tone and look in mind. Featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bear Claw German Spruce top, 1-3/4" nut width, 2-3/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing, herringbone top border, ivoroid body binding, black fingerboard binding, unbound solid square peghead with a custom Cowboy hat inlay, SCGC fingerboard inlay at the 5th fret, tinted top. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to guitarrepairs in Gams, Switzerland! Reach out to Urs with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #bradpaisley #bearclaw #spruce #cowboy #prewar #signaturemodel #switzerland
Apr 18
The B/PW bradpaisley signature model story begins with Paisley’s acoustic guitar mastery and his well-deserved super star status. His decision to partner with a shop as small as Santa Cruz Guitar Company came from his desire to be associated with quality and responsibility above all else. He wanted his name on a handmade instrument that his fans and guitar aficionados alike could trust. Richard Hoover worked closely with Paisley to design a personalized, custom dreadnought based on SCGC’s Pre-War Dreadnought Model.
The Paisley signature model (The B/PW) honors Paisley’s dedication to the sustainability of treasured tone woods, built with his preferred customizations for playability, tone and look in mind. Featuring Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bear Claw German Spruce top, 1-3/4" nut width, 2-3/16” bridge spacing, scalloped Adirondack Advanced-X bracing, herringbone top border, ivoroid body binding, black fingerboard binding, unbound solid square peghead with a custom Cowboy hat inlay, SCGC fingerboard inlay at the 5th fret, tinted top. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Mid Tension strings. Just shipped internationally to guitarrepairs in Gams, Switzerland! Reach out to Urs with any questions.
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #bradpaisley #bearclaw #spruce #cowboy #prewar #signaturemodel #switzerland
This OM orchestra model was customized with Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bearclaw Moon Spruce top, V neck profile, Koa binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Koa rosette, purfle combo top border and mother of pearl 2mm dot fingerboard inlay. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to organicsoundsselectguitars in Santa Ana, CA! Reach out to Larry with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #rosewood #bearclaw #moon #spruce #koa #organicsounds #santaana
Apr 17
This OM orchestra model was customized with Indian Rosewood sides/back, Bearclaw Moon Spruce top, V neck profile, Koa binding on the body, fingerboard and peghead, Koa rosette, purfle combo top border and mother of pearl 2mm dot fingerboard inlay. Setup with our SCGC Parabolic Low Tension strings. Just shipped to organicsoundsselectguitars in Santa Ana, CA! Reach out to Larry with any questions!
#scgcjustshipped #santacruzguitar #santacruzguitars #santacruz #guitar #acousticguitar #acoustic #lutherie #luthier #customshop #designyourown #customshopguitar #handmade #scgc #parabolictension #parabolic #tension #lowtension #getplekd #om #orchestra #rosewood #bearclaw #moon #spruce #koa #organicsounds #santaana
It`s fun to see guitars we`ve worked on being played in front of so many people. nodoubt and sublime at Coachella 2024
#getplekd
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#hamerexplorer #tomdumont #bradleynowellguitar #bradleynowell #jakobnowell #treypangborn #lespaul #sublime #nodoubt #gwenstefani #13thstreetguitarsartist
Apr 17
It`s fun to see guitars we`ve worked on being played in front of so many people. nodoubt and sublime at Coachella 2024
#getplekd
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#hamerexplorer #tomdumont #bradleynowellguitar #bradleynowell #jakobnowell #treypangborn #lespaul #sublime #nodoubt #gwenstefani #13thstreetguitarsartist
YAMAHA APX のフレット調整
#yamahaguitars #getplekd
This sweet Gibson Custom Les Paul R9 has just been refretted with Jescar 57110 Stainless Steel frets. We corrected some humps in the fingerboard with the PLEK before installing the new frets and fitted a new bone nut, also cut on the PLEK. Plays like a dream. Last 3 photos are the “before” shots. #refret #refretting #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #plekmachine #getplekd #gibson #gibsonlespaul #luthier
Apr 17
This sweet Gibson Custom Les Paul R9 has just been refretted with Jescar 57110 Stainless Steel frets. We corrected some humps in the fingerboard with the PLEK before installing the new frets and fitted a new bone nut, also cut on the PLEK. Plays like a dream. Last 3 photos are the “before” shots. #refret #refretting #fretwork #stainlesssteelfrets #guitarrepairs #guitarrepairshop #plekmachine #getplekd #gibson #gibsonlespaul #luthier
As our only resident hair-farmer, Aaron is uniquely qualified to work on this Kramer. The 80s are back, baby!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
Apr 16
As our only resident hair-farmer, Aaron is uniquely qualified to work on this Kramer. The 80s are back, baby!
#guitarrepair #luthier #getplekd #neworleans
