The Wildest Boutique Guitar Ever Made?
Nick Jennison meets Filippo from Paoletti Guitars at NAMM 2026 to reveal a breathtaking limited-edition prototype inspired by the stained glass of the Florence Duomo. Only eight instruments will be made, featuring around 6,000 pieces of Venetian mother-of-pearl, official Duomo approval, and an inlaid piece of cathedral marble—collector-grade art with a planned 2026 unveiling event in Italy.
Thinking About Guitar’s NAMM 2026 coverage continues as Nick Jennison meets Filippo from Paoletti Guitars to reveal a truly jaw-dropping prototype: a new limited-edition guitar inspired by the stained glass windows of the Florence Duomo. Only eight unique instruments will be made, featuring around 6,000 pieces of Venetian mother-of-pearl, official approval from the Duomo authorities, and even an inlaid real piece of marble from the cathedral.
This is far more than a guitar—it’s a collector-grade artwork and a tribute to one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks. Filippo explains how the project began, the lengthy approvals process, and the planned 2026 event in Italy where the completed guitars will be presented to collectors, museums, and owners worldwide. If you want to enquire about owning one, the team at Art of Guitar (Dubai) can guide you through the full experience.
See all of Thinking About Guitar’s NAMM 2026 coverage right here.
