Truss rod nut for '73 D55?

[rscottmurray]

I'm the proud new owner of a 1973 D55, which is missing the trussrod nut and washer.
Does anyone know what size I need and the best way to acquire it? many thanks

 

[rscottmurray]

also, can anyone tell me why these models were dubbed "TV" ??

 

[Prince of Darkness]

also, can anyone tell me why these models were dubbed "TV" ??

Just theorising here , but these guitars were originally only available as a special order, with an early user being Tommy Smothers (I have seen it suggested that it was originally a custom guitar made for him, but can't confirm). As a result of Tommy playing the instrument on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour it had a very high TV profile.

 

[schoolie]

I remember that Reverb listing, and was tempted! One of the luthier supply sites hopefully has the right size, like Philadelphia Luthier. Can you measure the diameter of the rod?
https://www.philadelphialuthiertools.com/truss-rod-and-truss-rod-nuts/
https://www.lmii.com/482-truss-rods
https://www.stewmac.com/parts-and-hardware/nuts-and-washers/

 

[Br1ck]

This is a question for Mr. Fixit, someone who really knows.

 

[Wilson333]

Greetings- a 1/4" truss rod tool fits my 82 D25- the same nut fits on a 1973 D55. Stewmac only has 5 /16" hex nuts- this should fit? I'm getting hung up on the 1/4 vs 5/16- this appears to only be an outside measurement? I'm ordering the 5/16 to see if they fit. Cheers- Will