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Wine Series

Born in the Tuscan hills and handcrafted in Italy, the Paoletti Wine Series transforms centuries-old chestnut wine barrels into extraordinary instruments with unmistakable character. Each guitar is carved from reclaimed chestnut wood once used to age Chianti wine, giving every piece a unique grain pattern, resonant voice, and story rooted in Italian heritage. Paired with roasted maple necks, handmade in-house pickups, premium hardware, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Wine Series delivers exceptional sustain, warmth, clarity, and dynamic response across the tonal spectrum. From natural wood finishes that showcase the raw beauty of the reclaimed chestnut to refined details inspired by vintage Italian artistry, every Wine Series instrument is designed to feel alive in the player’s hands. No two are exactly alike. Each guitar carries the spirit of Tuscany, combining old-world tradition with modern performance and boutique-level precision. The result is more than an instrument — it is a handcrafted piece of Italian history built for musicians seeking individuality, inspiration, and a truly distinctive sound.

Loft Series

Handcrafted in Italy from reclaimed chestnut wood, the Paoletti Loft Series combines vintage-inspired tone with bold modern finishes and boutique-level craftsmanship. Built using aged Italian chestnut — including reclaimed wood sourced from historic wine barrels on select models — the Loft Series delivers exceptional resonance, warmth, sustain, and dynamic response while introducing painted nitrocellulose finishes, contemporary color palettes, relic treatments, and expanded cosmetic customization. Featuring roasted maple necks, handmade Paoletti pickups, premium CTS/CRL electronics, brass appointments, and professional-grade hardware, each instrument is designed to balance classic feel with modern performance. Available across S-Style, T-Style, and Offset-Style body platforms, the Loft Series preserves the unmistakable character of Paoletti’s reclaimed chestnut construction while offering a more expressive and contemporary visual identity. Every guitar is individually handcrafted, ensuring no two instruments are exactly alike.

Lounge Series

Handcrafted in Italy from reclaimed chestnut wood, the Paoletti Lounge Series brings semi-hollow resonance, vintage character, and boutique Italian craftsmanship into one expressive instrument family. Built with aged Italian chestnut — including reclaimed wood sourced from historic wine barrels on select models — the Lounge Series delivers a lighter feel, open acoustic response, rich sustain, and enhanced harmonic complexity through its chambered construction, tonal cavities, and signature f-hole design. Featuring roasted maple necks, handmade Paoletti pickups, premium CTS/CRL electronics, brass or nickel appointments, and professional-grade hardware, each instrument is designed to respond with warmth, clarity, and dynamic touch. Available across S-Style, T-Style, Offset-Style, and hollow-inspired body platforms, the Lounge Series expands Paoletti’s reclaimed chestnut voice with added depth, air, and resonance. From blues and roots tones to driven rock and modern stage work, every Lounge guitar is individually handcrafted, ensuring no two instruments are exactly alike.

Custom Shop

Paoletti Custom Shop Options open the door to a more personal instrument, built around the player’s sound, style, and story. Handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy, each guitar begins with Paoletti’s signature aged chestnut wood, reclaimed from old wine barrels and shaped by artisans who combine Italian tradition with modern precision. Standard options may include left-handed configuration, available color and neck choices, hardware finish selections, pickup layouts, and model-specific features such as modern machine heads, reverse headstocks, brass details, or bass string-count options. Premium options extend the experience further with custom color palettes, artist-inspired finishes, engravings, prints, custom inlays, specialty pickup and electronics choices, and one-of-a-kind visual treatments designed to make each instrument unmistakably individual. From understated refinements to fully personal builds, Paoletti Custom Shop work transforms a guitar into a lasting piece of Italian craftsmanship—built to play, built to inspire, and built to carry the character of the player for years to come.