Daniel Slaman Pauletta “Charlize”

Condition: excellent, Slaman’s aged finish with little signs of being played.

Daniel Slaman's Pauletta offers jazz players what many have sought: the sound of an archtop in a feedback-resistant solid body. Made from resonant redwood and Spanish cedar, this guitar delivers exceptional tonal quality with minimal weight—ideal for musicians who travel frequently, especially by airplane.

The in-house reconfigured Charlie Christian style pickup, transformed from a bar pickup to adjustable pole pieces, produces a uniquely bright yet warm tone. Paired with a scaled-down 250 style tailpiece (handmade exclusively by Dirk van der Meij) and wooden bridge, the Pauletta achieves a vibrant, open character that's truly jazz soul in a solid body. Notes have an immediate quality that's rare in solid bodies, attracting notable players like Miles Okazaki.

The craftsmanship reflects Slaman's renowned archtop standards, featuring a handcarved top and neck with a thin antiqued nitrocellulose finish. The comfortable '59-style neck carve and thoughtful design elements create an instrument that's both practical and inspiring to play.

For jazz guitarists who need authentic tone without feedback issues in a more compact, travel-friendly package, the Pauletta provides a compelling solution. Its combination of traditional sound and modern reliability makes it a standout option in today's market.

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ABOUT DANIEL SLAMAN GUITARS
Daniel Slaman has been making guitars since 1978. Born in 1957, the first guitar was made with help from his father and the book ‘Classical Guitar Making’ by the late Irving Sloane. After spending much time with the classical and flamenco guitars, since 1995 Daniel has been making archtop jazz guitars exclusively. To Slaman, guitar making is an expression of creative freedom; every choice that is made for a particular guitar is made to achieve a unity in design. The result may not be to everybody's taste, that's a different matter, but the unity of design should always shine through in choices of wood, size, decoration and finish colour of the guitar. The result is always a unique one-of-a-kind instrument, made by one mind and set of hands. Slaman players connect to their guitar(s) in a unique way. To these owners, the guitar has a meaning beyond physical aspects; there's always a bond or connection between the player and the guitar. The guitars transcend the status of mere physical objects; they almost become a part of the family, an irreplaceable item of value both material and immaterial.