Plek'd PRS . Pi$$3d . Can't complete thought.

[prsplayer86]

I have a recording session this Saturday and needed a setup and thought I'd spend the dough and get a plek system set up. SOooooooooooooOoOoOooO.... I plek'd my pride and joy / numero uno guitar. I've had friends get their guitars plek'd and loved it. I've played several and liked them.

Before hand, I had a slight fret buzz on the low E and D, but that was the only issue. Afterwards.. The intonation is off and the sustain is pretty much half of what it should be. I'm not going to throw the shops name on here because (or under the bus) I'm going to give them the opportunity to make it right. But damn, thats about the only possession I own that I'd run into a burning building to get. "I'm a little upset ".

I played it at the shop for about 5 minutes and it felt different after the plek but okay. Nothing jumped out intonation wise, but I was playing through a clean amp mainly using open chords up and down the neck. I get it home and to the studio with my rig and ... well I found buzzing on open strings and on the first 8 or so frets, intonation problems and an eye twitch.

No drops, no sudden temperature or humidity changes, altitude relatively the same as well. It just plays horrible now. I'm fearful that I may have messed my favorite guitar up , and payed someone well to do it. Damn Damn Damn Damn

 

[prsplayer86]

anyone have any experience with this ??? I'm sure the shop will work with me, but I'm out more time/money/travel(3 hours) . blah

 

[nevusofota]

I've PLEK'd all my guitars and never had an issue. Sorry you didn't have the same experience. Hope you get it worked out.

 

[rottingcorpse]

Man, I am so very sorry to hear this brother. To have your favorite guitar jacked really sucks.

I've never had a guitar plek'ed, but never heard anything but good about it.

 

[Tone Zone]

Apparently, it's time to find a new favorite!

 

[Mr. Willy]

Take it back to the shop. Play it for them and show them the problems. Give them a chance to make it right. If they don't, raise hell and kick ass.

 

[thisguy]

I have a recording session this Saturday and needed a setup and thought I'd spend the dough and get a plek system set up. SOooooooooooooOoOoOooO.... I plek'd my pride and joy / numero uno guitar. I've had friends get their guitars plek'd and loved it. I've played several and liked them.

Before hand, I had a slight fret buzz on the low E and D, but that was the only issue. Afterwards.. The intonation is off and the sustain is pretty much half of what it should be. I'm not going to throw the shops name on here because (or under the bus) I'm going to give them the opportunity to make it right. But damn, thats about the only possession I own that I'd run into a burning building to get. "I'm a little upset ".

I played it at the shop for about 5 minutes and it felt different after the plek but okay. Nothing jumped out intonation wise, but I was playing through a clean amp mainly using open chords up and down the neck. I get it home and to the studio with my rig and ... well I found buzzing on open strings and on the first 8 or so frets, intonation problems and an eye twitch.

No drops, no sudden temperature or humidity changes, altitude relatively the same as well. It just plays horrible now. I'm fearful that I may have messed my favorite guitar up , and payed someone well to do it. Damn Damn Damn Damn

It's nice that you don't want to call them out but I'm not sure you understand how few Plek machines there are in the US so it's not much of a mystery.

I've had a few guitars Plek'd at Glaser Instruments in Nashville and they turned out great. Part of that is because they are so good at guitar set ups.

 

[JimmyBlind]

What Mr Willy said.

You did right not to name them. I'm sure they'll sort it out for you.

 

[prsplayer86]

Got it resolved ! looks like he set it up for a half step higher than the guitar is normally tuned to. The frets are perfect, and the guitar rips once again. Just took a simple neck adjustment and she's perfect again!

 

[prsplayer86]

I have a recording session this Saturday and needed a setup and thought I'd spend the dough and get a plek system set up. SOooooooooooooOoOoOooO.... I plek'd my pride and joy / numero uno guitar. I've had friends get their guitars plek'd and loved it. I've played several and liked them.

Before hand, I had a slight fret buzz on the low E and D, but that was the only issue. Afterwards.. The intonation is off and the sustain is pretty much half of what it should be. I'm not going to throw the shops name on here because (or under the bus) I'm going to give them the opportunity to make it right. But damn, thats about the only possession I own that I'd run into a burning building to get. "I'm a little upset ".

I played it at the shop for about 5 minutes and it felt different after the plek but okay. Nothing jumped out intonation wise, but I was playing through a clean amp mainly using open chords up and down the neck. I get it home and to the studio with my rig and ... well I found buzzing on open strings and on the first 8 or so frets, intonation problems and an eye twitch.

No drops, no sudden temperature or humidity changes, altitude relatively the same as well. It just plays horrible now. I'm fearful that I may have messed my favorite guitar up , and payed someone well to do it. Damn Damn Damn Damn

It's nice that you don't want to call them out but I'm not sure you understand how few Plek machines there are in the US so it's not much of a mystery.

I've had a few guitars Plek'd at Glaser Instruments in Nashville and they turned out great. Part of that is because they are so good at guitar set ups.

I'm very aware of how many they're are actually, and there are 3 within a days drive to me. I travel for business all over the country as well. Could have easily been any one of the public shops that take guitars to Plek.

That said, I got it resolved and really like the end result... just got the blood pressure up a bit for about a half day.(gotta start watching that, now that I think of it...)

 

[thisguy]

I have a recording session this Saturday and needed a setup and thought I'd spend the dough and get a plek system set up. SOooooooooooooOoOoOooO.... I plek'd my pride and joy / numero uno guitar. I've had friends get their guitars plek'd and loved it. I've played several and liked them.

Before hand, I had a slight fret buzz on the low E and D, but that was the only issue. Afterwards.. The intonation is off and the sustain is pretty much half of what it should be. I'm not going to throw the shops name on here because (or under the bus) I'm going to give them the opportunity to make it right. But damn, thats about the only possession I own that I'd run into a burning building to get. "I'm a little upset ".

I played it at the shop for about 5 minutes and it felt different after the plek but okay. Nothing jumped out intonation wise, but I was playing through a clean amp mainly using open chords up and down the neck. I get it home and to the studio with my rig and ... well I found buzzing on open strings and on the first 8 or so frets, intonation problems and an eye twitch.

No drops, no sudden temperature or humidity changes, altitude relatively the same as well. It just plays horrible now. I'm fearful that I may have messed my favorite guitar up , and payed someone well to do it. Damn Damn Damn Damn

It's nice that you don't want to call them out but I'm not sure you understand how few Plek machines there are in the US so it's not much of a mystery.

I've had a few guitars Plek'd at Glaser Instruments in Nashville and they turned out great. Part of that is because they are so good at guitar set ups.

I'm very aware of how many they're are actually, and there are 3 within a days drive to me. I travel for business all over the country as well. Could have easily been any one of the public shops that take guitars to Plek.

That said, I got it resolved and really like the end result... just got the blood pressure up a bit for about a half day.(gotta start watching that, now that I think of it...)

Sorry, when you mentioned getting it home in the op I thought you actually meant your home and not a hotel.

 

[Alex Stanley]

Learn to do your own setups. It's fun, it saves you money, and you'll learn how to do it exactly like you want your guitars to be set up.

 

[Shawn Lutz]

plek is only as good as person using it

even some Gibsons that are pleck'd there are bad as well

 

[prsplayer86]

plek is only as good as person using it

even some Gibsons that are pleck'd there are bad as well

The guy did a good job, but set the guitar up for a standard tuning (EADGBE). I play in drop D 1/2 step down. Evidently the plek is so precise that dropping to the low tuning completely threw it out of whack. I think it was an honest mistake, and would suggest shop/tech that did it to anyone looking to get a plek job(sounds nasty). The Frets are stupid perfect now.

It just chapped my rear and I got a little sensitive about it when I played it. Water under the bridge

Agree totally on the Gibson comment man.

 

[ibenhad]

Man I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. Especially right before studio time. Glad you got it worked out.

 

[Deleted member 13074]

a 3 hour drive for half a turn on the truss rod
I love it that we all do stupid shit

now breathe, and keep that blood pressure in check

 

[ochants76]

All the Plek does is level the frets. It does the same thing as a sanding beam but arguably more precise. It doesn't matter what tuning you use. The problem you had was the neck relief from the setup job being done in standard tuning. When you dropped it down you lost tension and the neck flattened out and that caused your issues. To fix it they just adjusted the truss rod to give it more relief.

Every guitar player should at very least learn to do basic truss rod and action setup. It is super easy and saves a lot of money and unnecessary forum posts.

 

[glip22]

All the Plek does is level the frets. It does the same thing as a sanding beam but arguably more precise. It doesn't matter what tuning you use. The problem you had was the neck relief from the setup job being done in standard tuning. When you dropped it down you lost tension and the neck flattened out and that caused your issues. To fix it they just adjusted the truss rod to give it more relief.

Every guitar player should at very least learn to do basic truss rod and action setup. It is super easy and saves a lot of money and unnecessary forum posts.

Exactly. Nothing to do with the Plek. I doubt this was Philtone. He always asks a lot of questions about how one plays. Tuning, style, etc. This was a setup issue.

 

[prsplayer86]

Every guitar player should at very least learn to do basic truss rod and action setup. It is super easy and saves a lot of money and unnecessary forum posts.

man, i don't know what else to say other than shove it ...

 

[the4thlast1]

Every guitar player should at very least learn to do basic truss rod and action setup. It is super easy and saves a lot of money and unnecessary forum posts.

man, i don't know what else to say other than shove it ...

Really ? He should "shove it" .... He is actually right. Learning how to adjust your neck would be very beneficial. Its really not a big deal. You can turn a wrench right ?, same thing. A simple way of thought : Fret buzz middle of the neck loosen the tension (relief) , fret buzz top and bottom of the neck add tension. Start trying to look down the neck on the bass side , view your lowest string in relation to the neck and you will start to be able to see if there is a back or forward bow , or if its straight.

When I didnt know how to setup my guitars I read about it in books , looked up references online and asked questions to people who already knew how. Guitar necks move slightly pretty often, especially with changes in humidity. I also find it strange that some guys spend a lot of time playing the guitar and no time on learning how to maintain it.