neck nek Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition 1. The part of a guitar, violin, lute, or other related instrument that extends from the pegbox to the body of the instrument and upon which the fingerboard is found. 2. The part of a drumstick located between the bead (or tip) and the shoulder. This area of the drumstick is important because the thinner necks tend to be more responsive to the performer. See Also [French] manche (m) [German] Hals (m) [Italian] manico (m) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 22:54:07