Paoletti Les paul UltraRare Custom – Only 2 Made – One Owned by James Hetfield

For sale is an extraordinary collector’s piece – a unique Paoletti custom guitar with direct provenance confirmed by Fabrizio Paoletti himself.

This instrument is one of only two ever built by Paoletti Guitars. One was made for James Hetfield of Metallica, and the other is this exact guitar. Its authenticity and rarity are backed by:

• Original purchase receipt
• Full build-process video (on CD)
• Direct message from Fabrizio Paoletti on Instagram confirming only two exist and one belongs to James Hetfield

Key Specs:

• Body: Solid reclaimed chestnut (Paoletti’s signature), natural finish with brass rivet accents
• Pickups: EMG active humbuckers – the same iconic style used by James Hetfield, delivering tight lows and aggressive clarity
• Neck: Hand-carved with unique split-headstock design, stamped serial number visible (see photo)
• Fingerboard: Ebony with custom triangular inlays
• Hardware: Premium aged brass, USA Sperzel tuners, factory relic details
• Pickguard: Textured leather-style custom pickguard.

Included with Sale:

• Original hard case
• Purchase receipt & COA
• Build-process video CD
• Screenshot copy of Instagram DM from Fabrizio Paoletti confirming rarity/Hetfield connection.