The neck is a complex highway connecting the brain to the rest of the body. It houses several vital structures:

In luthiery (instrument making), the neck is where the "feel" of the instrument comes from.

Artists often struggle with the neck because it isn’t a simple cylinder. For a realistic look:

: Use the trapezius and clavicles (collarbones) to create a smooth transition from the neck into the torso and shoulders. 3. Craftsmanship: The Guitar Neck