Bighead Guitars? Still in business?

Geetarzz · Post by **Geetarzz** » Wednesday Apr 11, 2012

I know that the guy that had it is named Paul, and he was in the Northern Cambria area. Does anybody know if he is still in business, or how to get a hold of him?

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Wednesday Apr 11, 2012

Danny, I was just thinking of Paul the other day. I had his number some where, but I recently moved and my stuff is thrown in boxes. If I run across it, I'll let you know, unless of course someone on here knows it. I thought he had a website, but all I could find was a myspace, which has no contact info.

tonefight · Post by **tonefight** » Wednesday Apr 11, 2012

I know someone I believe can get ahold of him, what do ya need so I can relay the info ?

Geetarzz · Post by **Geetarzz** » Wednesday Apr 11, 2012

Thanks Joe, if you find it PM me with it. Tonefight, I was kind of hoping to get him to do some paint work for me. He does some incredible work.

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Thursday Apr 12, 2012

No prob my man. I am planning another project myself, I havent played in a long time and I totally gave up on messing with guitars in general for various reasons. Anyway, I want to do a body wrapped in snakeskin and I'd like to get some ideas and tips on how to go about that. I got the material on it's way already, but I'm in no hurry at the moment.
What for idea were you working on?

old Skool · Post by **old Skool** » Thursday Apr 12, 2012

Don't know how much Paul is painting lately but he does excellent work. Have a couple guitars he's done for me & both are killer. Think he still plays for Driving Sideways & he used to be on Rockpage. Geetarzz, I pm'd a number to you. Looks like his website is down so not sure what he's doing anymore. Also Joe, Paul used to do snakeskin bodies so I'm sure he could give you some tips on that.

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Thursday Apr 12, 2012

That's Paul Miller from up Cherry Tree / Northern Cambria area. Paul's playing in a band called Driving Sideways (at least he was the last we talked).

I PM'd you a phone number.

I've seen his work in progress and he is amazing...

kayla · Post by **kayla** » Thursday Apr 12, 2012

Hawk wrote:Cherry Tree / Northern Cambria area....

up in my neck of the woods

i've seen some of his work too, never put two and two together though. hes damn good!!

- kayla.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Thursday Apr 12, 2012

Funny, I was just thinking of Paul the other day too. The last time I saw him was about three years ago when he ran sound for us at a wedding. I used to play in a band with Paul, so every week at rehearsal, I'd get to check out whatever new guitar bodies he had gotten in to paint.

Geetarzz · Post by **Geetarzz** » Friday Apr 13, 2012

Thank you for the replys. I was going to try to get him to do one of these for me:

And Joe, if you need any help with the snakeskin I may be able to help. Here are a few that i've done.

old Skool · Post by **old Skool** » Friday Apr 13, 2012

Yeah Paul could paint that with no problem. I've seen several he's painted that are somewhat similar & all were awesome (like the fighter planes, bolted steel, etc). If Paul's not painting any longer send it out to Mike Learn. Mike's work is incredible. If you're not familiar with Mike check him out-

www.learnguitars.com

Nice job on those snakeskins too.

tonefight · Post by **tonefight** » Saturday Apr 14, 2012

Looks like ya got it covered Geetarz. Awesome work on the snakeskin !

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Saturday Apr 14, 2012

Danny, thats f'n awesome bro!! That's exactly what I'm talking about right there my man!! Looks killer!!

Mike Learn is an amazing artist Kenny, good call on that one as well!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Thursday Sep 20, 2012

Now I lost Paul Millers #. anyone have contact info ? Thanks.

Pizon · Post by **Pizon** » Thursday Sep 20, 2012

Talked to him not too long ago. He told me he's not really doing guitars anymore, and has changed to painting cycle helmets. Ph. (814) 845-7852.

PanzerFaust · Post by **PanzerFaust** » Thursday Sep 20, 2012

DM you did the Snakeskin paint your self??

Wow.....

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Thursday Sep 20, 2012

Thanks Pizon.

Don Hughes · Post by **Don Hughes** » Friday Sep 21, 2012

Think he would do a keyboard???

metalchurch · Post by **metalchurch** » Saturday Sep 22, 2012

Geetarzz wrote:...And Joe, if you need any help with the snakeskin I may be able to help...

Well, yes I do need some help actually. The piece of rattlesnake that I got was nowhere near the size it needs to be. It's real, but real little. I gave it to my buddy who is going to use it as a shifter boot in his 53 Fairlane. It's in the glovebox of my Mustang at the moment, so I could use it as reference or whatnot as you explain a few things to me.

Where did you get your material from? Is the front and rear of the guitar each 1 piece respectively? Would a hot iron be a good way to get it to stretch and be more pliable, or do you have a better method?
What type of glue are you using? etc,etc,etc...

Danny, I have so many darn questions it's not even funny bro.
Any help from you or anyone else would be of great appreciation.

Back on topic for a second;
So, Paul's status is that he only does helmets for the time being due to time constraints,etc??
Is there a valid phone # to reach him? If so, can someone please pm it to me, or perhaps if someone knows him personally, please pm me, and I'll give my # to pass onto him.
There are a few things that I need to get ahold of him about actually.
Thank you guys very much

P.S.
Excellent work Danny, those really look amazing, I'd love to see them up close if you still have them.
The 1st pic of the one with the Maple and brass is to die for!
I also like the 3rd pic with the Maple fretboard Charvel neck.
that Ibanez is most definitely unique, I've never seen an Ibanez done up like that. So cool!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Saturday Sep 22, 2012

Paul stopped in to hear/sit in with The House Band last night. It was good to see an old friend. If you want something / anything custom painted call him at the number Pizon posted above.

EDIT: (814) 845-7852.