Adirondack Guitar Shop: Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, NY

Paul's Guitar Hideout is a guitar shop in Glens Falls, NY, the gateway to the Adirondacks. Used guitars, new Fender and Martin, repairs, setups, and lessons. We're at the southern foothills of the Park, here to serve players across the region.

Where We Are

We're on the second floor of The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, one of the more interesting buildings in the region. It's a converted 19th century textile mill that's become a hub for artists, makers, craftspeople, and independent businesses. Painters, photographers, woodworkers, jewelers, and now a guitar shop. The building has a creative energy that fits what we do. Use the Cooper Street entrance and take the stairs up. If you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.

Serving the Adirondacks

Players come in from across the Adirondacks: Lake George, Bolton Landing, Warrensburg, Chestertown, Schroon Lake, Ticonderoga, and beyond. Wednesday through Sunday, 12–5pm.

The Climate and Your Guitar

The Adirondack climate is hard on guitars, especially acoustics. Heated camps and seasonal homes drop humidity fast in winter — acoustics left without a humidifier crack. Tops sink. Fret ends feel sharp by February. We see it every spring. Most of the damage is preventable with a humidifier and a case. Background: why Upstate NY is harder on guitars than most players realize.

Summer runs the other direction. High humidity, wood swells, action climbs. A guitar that played fine in May may feel stiff by August.

If your guitar has been through an Adirondack season without attention, a setup is almost always the first thing it needs. See The Adirondack Guitar Player's Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for the full breakdown.

Repairs

We do guitar repair in-house. Fret work, electronics, nut replacement, tuner replacement, structural repairs. No appointment needed to drop off.

Guitar Lessons

Travis Gray of Wild Adriatic fame teaches here. Reach out through the contact page to book. Full background on his instructor page.

New and Used Guitars

Used electrics, acoustics, and basses on the floor. New Fender and Martin as authorized dealer. Call ahead if you're coming in from the Park for something specific. Inventory changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get to Paul's Guitar Hideout from inside the Park?
A: Most of the Park is 90 minutes to 2 hours from Glens Falls depending on where you're starting. Lake George area is closer, 20–30 minutes. We're at 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory.

Q: Do you guys buy guitars?
A: Reach out via call or text at (518) 217-8695 to discuss what you have. If it's not right for the shop, we can help direct you in how to sell it elsewhere.

Q: My guitar got damaged over the winter at my camp. Can you fix it?
A: Bring it in. Humidity damage (cracked tops, lifted bridges, sharp fret ends) is something we see regularly.

Q: Do you carry humidifiers for acoustic guitars?
A: Yes. We stock D'Addario humidifiers and accessories.

Paul's Guitar Hideout is located at The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY. Use the Cooper Street entrance and take the stairs up. If you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.

The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B, 2nd Floor
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5pm
(518) 217-8695 · info@paulsguitarhideout.com