Abstract: A neck assembly for a stringed musical instrument. The neck assembly includes an elongated reinforcing member having two flanges to prevent the neck assembly from bending. The neck assembly further includes a neck adjusting mechanism to unbend the neck assembly. The neck adjusting mechanism comprises a cable extending from the neck attaching end and the body attaching end and an adjustable fastener which is utilized to adjust the length of the cable. A musical instrument that employs the neck assembly of the present invention is also disclosed.