Actually I don't see a resemblance to the Raptor here, but yours is more akin to the BRJ guitars I've seen. Huffy started using the same cuts as Blackmachine so I'd say your guitar might be easily pulling some influence there too.
Skervesen is going for the Blackmachine market...I thought that was pretty obvious in what the guy was saying originally. Huffy is doing something similar, but i'm guessing his name of .......... has nothing to do with the Blackmachine name.![]()
I feel there are going off of the same widths as well as bolt on placement, but what's wrong with having somewhere to start and then innovating after time goes on? That's what many companies do. I do agree that they are going for the Blackmachine market though. I personally love the look, but that's not really what matters. What matter's is how it feels. Until we hear what OP has to say about how it plays, my lips are sealed!