removing nut

[Tim1958]

I'm wanting to remove the nut to take some material off the bottom ( lower action at first fret) . On my 616. Does it sit in a channel and knock it out from the side by tapping it or should I tap it out from the direction of the neck. It looks like from the side. Any advice would be appreciated...thanks.

[azslacker]

Normally the action at that end is set by filing the string slots deeper. I'd recommend having a complete set-up done by your local dealer. Always well worth the money. Nuts are "usually" easy to knock off by placing a block of wood squarely against the nut, and sitting on the fretboard. One soft tap with a hammer will do it, with no damage.