What is G&L's Plek machine used for?

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What is G&L's Plek machine used for?

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View this video from G&L's YouTube channel:
[video]https://youtu.be/DlE7PmTMHUQ[/video]

Also, check out G&L's Plek feature page.
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Re: What is G&L's Plek machine used for?

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Hi Craig,

When exactly did G&L start using the Plek?

Thanks.

Bill

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Re: What is G&L's Plek machine used for?

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See this post by Tim Buffalo Bros. The change in late 2006 coincides with the time the Bi-Cut neck was replaced with the new neck with non-compression truss rod.

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Re: What is G&L's Plek machine used for?

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Thanks for putting this up Craig! My hope is that a lot of people will see this; Especially those who are considering buying a new G&L for the first time. :thumbup:

I first learned of the Plek around 2000 - 2001, since a lot of Steinberger players at that time were opting to have a Plek fret leveling done rather than have their local guitar techs do the leveling job.

It's a remarkable machine, one that makes me feel a bit better about the Technological/Computer age we're in which is often as much a curse as it is a blessing.

Stephen LaCroix