Mmmmm....WOOD!

[McCreed]

My issue with an original design, simply put is designing it.

I have done a couple of original designs that end up looking very Strat or Ibanez RG.

You just make what you want to make.

I agree. I've seen some "original" designs that only succeeded in being contrived and trying too hard to be different.
There's a reason Fender is still making strats & teles after more than 60 years.

I look forward to seeing whatever you build FW. You got mad skills bro!

[Sonic Mountain]

I've seen some "original" designs that only succeeded in being contrived and trying too hard to be different.

It's true that it is pretty difficult to come up with something that doesn't look weird.

Do what ever you like Frankie, was just a suggestion cause I like seeing different stuff. If we all liked the same sort of guitars things would be pretty boring.