Removing part of the Martin neck block

[naccoachbob]

Here's the neck block that came with the Martin kit I got from someone who decided not to complete the build.

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This will be the next build for my son, Bobby. I'm wanting to remove the extension on the bottom right side that goes into the body under the top.
Maybe it's to give a place to clamp under the fretboard when gluing it on, and/or adding a bit more gluing surface to connect the sides to the top. To me, it's just a bit of over-building on Martin's part.
Also, I thought I'd read where someone on this forum said it would be ok to remove it.
Although it only weighs a little bit, I don't really want to keep it. And it makes accessing the truss rod harder.
Is there any harm in sawing it off?
Thanks,
Bob

[tippie53]

Yes you can remove that upper part.