At Paoletti Guitars, every guitar begins as a carefully selected piece of chestnut wood, transforming into a canvas for your musical expression. The first statement your guitar makes on stage is through its color, which is why we’ve developed a unique painting technique that stands out at first sight. Our goal is to preserve chestnut grain while offering up to five layers of paint options from our catalog, allowing endless possibilities to make your guitar truly one-of-a-kind.
In this article, we’ll take you behind the scenes of our painting process, highlighting our attention to detail that defines every instrument we create. Each finish is a reflection of our commitment to perfection and a deep connection to our Italian creative heritage.
The Heart of Our Heritage: The Wine Series
The pinnacle of Paoletti Guitars’ painting technique lies in the Wine Series, a collection deeply inspired by our winemaking heritage. Here, we let the natural beauty of chestnut wood take center stage, with no paint masking its intricate grain. Instead, we finish the wood with a nitro and oil treatment that allows its veins to truly shine through. This technique is not just about preserving the essence of the wood, but elevating it.
Whether it’s the natural hues of chestnut or the subtle violet tint reminiscent of the legendary Chianti wines of Tuscany, each guitar becomes a unique experience—an homage to the art of winemaking and a perfect example of how Italian creativity runs through our veins. For those with a refined taste and an eye for the finer things.
The Layers of Creativity: Bringing Your Vision to Life
For those seeking a painted finish, we remain true to our craftsmanship philosophy: the chestnut grain always takes center stage. Our signature multilayer painting technique allows each color to shine through, giving your guitar a unique personality that evolves with time, just like the music it produces.
With up to five layers of paint, we enhance the wood’s natural grain, creating dynamic color combinations that shift and shimmer to reflect your individuality.
We have carefully selected and tested our paint through years of research to achieve the best-looking outcome and — most important — to fully enhance the potential of our chestnut bodies. In fact, our paint is structurally designed to harmonize seamlessly with the chestnut’s rich tones.
Customize Your Show-Through: The Relic-Free Range, Solid to Inferno
At Paoletti Guitars, we don’t rely on relicing to create character — we let the natural wood and its layers of paint tell the story. Our signature approach for painted guitars focuses on the show-through of the layers of paint beneath. The level of visibility ranges from subtle blends to more intense exposure, allowing you to personalize your guitar and reflect your unique style. The Inferno style, our best-seller offers a striking, rocky texture.
For those who prefer a one-layer finish, we offer versatility: choose as much show-through as you wish and have pure chestnut grain revealed to your liking, or opt for a solid color for a clean, modern look. This solid finish is the latest trend, providing a sleek, sophisticated statement.
Endless Possibilities: Not on our Website? We Can Make It Just for You.
Whether you choose a dynamic, multilayered design or a minimalist, solid statement, we give you full control over how much of the chestnut’s intricate grain is revealed — creating a guitar that is as unique and personal as the music you play.
You can select from our curated palette or create your own custom hue too, for a truly personal touch.
