The Hub

And another one — putting it in general as while this is an acoustic, the particulars are more relevant to the brand than the type of guitar. This is a very early Hofner Committee (serial 20XX, maybe 1954?) that has suffered some minor blunt force trauma. The mounting posts for one of the tuning keys snapped. While repros may be available, I assume with something this weird and vintage repair is probably more feasible and affordable. But with those old degraded celluloid buttons I'd be hesitant to bring any heat near it for brazing — so would something like JB weld be acceptable? (Morally, and structurally.)

Also the nut is showing signs of degradation, interestingly the center stripe appears to be a dark translucent brown, not black! Does anyone know of a good way of making or acquiring one? Probably best not to leave it on the guitar as is, same with those buttons.