Truss rod cover plate on Eastman 500 series

[Mo Soar]

Hi, does anyone know if the sort of elongated bell-shaped plate that goes on the front of the headstock of the Eastman 504 mandolin (and other Eastman models as well) is an Eastman-custom part or can it be found in other parts catalogs? I've looked through Allparts and I don't see it, but there might be a better place to find it.

A drawing would be good, since I'm really looking for the template more than the part, as I am going to make it out of something else (nickel silver) and engrave it.

[G7MOF]

I'd think it's down to where the holes are, as apposed to the overall shape.
You could make the shape as elaborate as you like as long as the screws fit.

[Ivan Kelsall]

There are several makers of inlay / truss-rod covers etc. Have a look at the website of Bryan England's Custom Inlay. If you have an Eastman Mandolin,take the TRC off & use it as the template - or is this something that you're making for somebody else ?,
Ivan