Using a combination of a precise scan of an individual instrument, powerful software to determine an ideal setup, and tools to custom-shape the fingerboards, frets, nut, and saddle, Plek machines have become a valuable tool for many manufacturers as well as independent shops. Santa Cruz Guitars was among the first manufacturers to realize the potential that Plek technology offered for fine-tuning the playability of its instruments, and for many years, every new Santa Cruz has been “plek’d” before leaving the shop. Now, Santa Cruz making its Plek machines available to all guitarists, offering the service regardless of the brand of the guitar. Prices start at $330 for a basic service that includes recrowning and polishing frets and oiling the fingerboard. For more information, please email service@santacruzguitar.com.

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