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Neck
The straight narrow section of the guitar between the headstock and the body. The neck contains the fingerboard.

Neck Block
The heavy wooden piece inside where the neck joins the body. The neck block must be heavy and strong to keep the neck in alignment.

Nut
A fulcrum, usually made of bone or plastic, between the headstock and the fingerboard that holds the strings in position.

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