Eastman Mandolins.

[G7MOF]

I've owned and played many Eastman 8 series mandolins and noticed a distinct lack of consistency in the body scrolls.
My question is do they make these just using their eyes or is there a set pattern which the likes of Gibson etc must use?

[Northwest Steve]

Along the same lines. Eastman and Kentucky seem to be getting better and more constant. I wonder if they are using more CNC to rough the tops and backs? Would make sense in saving labor and increasing constancy?

[G7MOF]

Yes, but it's the general shape of the scroll I'm talking about.

[Folkmusician.com]

Eastman is hand-carving these, so I could see how there might be some variation. That said, at any one time, they seem consistent when I receive them. THe Eastman's have had small changes here and there over the years.