The plot thickens...
I'm a bit nervous about replacing this nut. It seems to be under a layer of lacquer, in fact the lacquer is holding the broken piece in place. What's a luthier going to do from here? If that cracks away, what's involved in getting it back up like new?
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ME: Can you scan this and produce a template for a laser-cutting firm?
SCANNING BLOKE: Yes. $750.
ME: Can you laser-cut this for me in brass?
LASER-CUTTING BLOKE: Yes. $39,600 for 10,000. How many do you want?
ME: One.