I agree, I think why not be different? That being said, I do love the iconic look of the Jaguar. However I'm a fan of natural wood finishes, so if I have a nice top I don't want to cover it up with a pickguard. I'm sure I wont lose the look too much!
Great tips regarding the templates! I'll defo do that, I'll also check out a graphics editor too. Is there one you'd recommend?
Honestly, I cannot wait to start my project! Hoping the end result is what I'm looking for