Paoletti Wine Series Guitars

Handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy, the Paoletti Wine Series represents a rare fusion of heritage material and modern lutherie. Each instrument begins with reclaimed chestnut wood, carefully recovered from 130+ year-old Italian wine barrels, giving every guitar a distinct tonal voice and a direct connection to generations of winemaking tradition.  

This aged chestnut body delivers a uniquely resonant character—rich in harmonic complexity, with exceptional sustain and a warm, full-bodied response across the frequency spectrum.   Paired with a roasted maple neck for added stability, clarity, and articulation, the result is a balanced instrument that blends vintage depth with modern precision.  

Every Wine Series guitar is equipped with Paoletti’s in-house, hand-wound pickups, engineered to capture the natural voice of the wood while maintaining clarity, dynamics, and long-term reliability. Premium electronic components—including CTS potentiometers and CRL switches—ensure accurate tonal control and consistency in performance.  

Visually, each instrument celebrates the raw beauty of its origin. Whether presented in natural or wine-inspired finishes, the grain, texture, and history of the reclaimed chestnut remain at the forefront—making every guitar inherently one-of-a-kind. Hardware options such as brass or nickel accents further enhance both aesthetic and tonal character, reinforcing the instrument’s distinctive identity.  

Built in limited quantities and finished with meticulous attention to detail, every Paoletti Wine Series guitar includes a certificate of authenticity and premium case, underscoring its status as both a professional instrument and a collectible piece of functional art.  

A Paoletti Wine Series guitar is not just an instrument—it is reclaimed history, refined craftsmanship, and unmistakable tone, shaped from the legacy of Italian wine culture into a modern, performance-ready guitar.

Standard Wine Series Specification Sheet

BODY MATERIAL
Aged / reclaimed chestnut wood from old Italian wine barrels
Custom options may vary by model, body shape, carving, chambering, and finish.

BODY STYLE
Available across Paoletti Wine Series body families, including S-Style, T-Style, Single-Cut, Offset-Style, SG-Style, Explorer-Style, and Archtop-inspired models.

BODY COLOR / FINISH
Natural Wine Barrel Finish, Chianti Wine Finish, Natural Wood, custom stains, relic levels, and special finishes available depending on model.

NECK MATERIAL
Canadian Roasted Maple / Roasted Hard Maple
Select models may offer curly roasted maple, reverse headstock, or custom neck options.

NECK SHAPE
Medium “C” Profile

FRETBOARD MATERIAL
Pau Ferro, Ebony, Exotic Ebony, Canadian Roasted Maple, or custom-selected woods depending on model.

FRETBOARD INLAYS
Dots, olive wood dots, olive block inlays, olive cones, or custom inlay options.

FRETS
Dunlop 6110 / medium jumbo fretwire

FRETS NUMBER
22

FINGERBOARD RADIUS
12”

SCALE LENGTH
648 mm on most bolt-on models; 628 mm on select Single-Cut, SG-Style, and shorter-scale models.

NUT
Bone

ELECTRONICS
CTS pots with CRL switching; configurations vary by pickup layout. Options may include 250K or 500K pots, 3-way or 5-way switching, HotSwitch layouts, coil-split wiring, and model-specific controls.

TUNING MACHINES
Kluson Deluxe, 3+3 Kluson Deluxe, Kluson Modern Deluxe, or model-specific premium tuners.

PICKUPS
Paoletti handmade pickups, including 60’s single coils, Nancy 60’s, Rock II humbuckers, P90s, PAF-style pickups, and select Seymour Duncan or DiMarzio options depending on configuration.

PICKUP CONFIGURATIONS
SSS, HSS, HS, SH, HH, HHH, 2P90, or custom pickup layouts.

BRIDGE
Paoletti OEM Tremolo, Paoletti OEM hardtail, Paoletti OEM 3-saddle Nancy bridge, Paoletti Vibrola, Gotoh bridge, Bigsby, Schaller, or model-specific bridge options.

PICKGUARD
Paoletti brass, nickel-plated brass, brass finish, black matte, engraved, or custom pickguard options.

WEIGHT
Approximately 3.2–4.0 kg on most Wine Series guitars; some special models may vary.

CASE
Hard Case

MISC
Certificate of Warranty & Authenticity / Digital Product Passport where available.

Customer Note

Wine Series specifications vary by body style, finish, pickup layout, bridge, and custom selections. Each instrument is built from aged or reclaimed chestnut wood associated with old Italian wine barrels, with Paoletti’s handmade pickups, roasted maple necks, premium hardware, brass appointments, and boutique Italian craftsmanship. Final specifications are confirmed per individual guitar or custom order.

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