Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

No, they aren't. Are those strings under tension? Because if they are thats a serious problem.

A loose nut on its own is no big deal, the only real reason they're glued on is to stop them moving around. A little glue and its fine.

BUT, if your nut is like that even with string pressure on it, you have a very serious issue going on and I suggest you look at getting a luthier to work on it.

And remember, guitars come with warranties like everything else, so look at getting it done under warranty.

Edit: Also, Satchmo, how DARE you ninja me by replying to an Ibanez thread before I could!