Paoletti
33Also known as: Paoletti Guitars, Paoletti Instruments
UnclaimedPaoletti Guitars is an Italian luthier based in Quarrata, Tuscany, founded by Fabrizio Paoletti in the mid-2000s. The workshop is best known for building electric guitars and basses from aged chestnut reclaimed from old wine barrels, a nod to the Paoletti family's history of Chianti winemaking in the region. The resulting instruments have a distinctive weathered, chambered look and are hand-fin...
Paoletti Guitars is an Italian luthier based in Quarrata, Tuscany, founded by Fabrizio Paoletti in the mid-2000s. The workshop is best known for building electric guitars and basses from aged chestnut reclaimed from old wine barrels, a nod to the Paoletti family's history of Chianti winemaking in the region. The resulting instruments have a distinctive weathered, chambered look and are hand-finished in small numbers.
The lineup is organized into several families, including the Wine Series, Loft Series, and Lounge Series, alongside basses, signature models, and limited editions. The company also runs a custom shop that builds to order, with artist collaborations such as the John Cruz signature work. Paoletti instruments are sold through a network of international dealers and have been presented at NAMM and other major trade events.
Artists associated with Paoletti include Joe Walsh, John Norum of Europe, Dave Kilminster, and Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan, among others. The brand occupies a niche in boutique electric guitar making, emphasizing reclaimed tonewoods, relic-style aesthetics, and hand construction rather than mass production.
Paoletti has 18 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Solid Body Electric Guitars. Their gear is featured by 7 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Blues, and Stage & Screen. Notable users include Lee Malia, John Norum, and Phil X.
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