Fender Bass Guitars Near Ballston Spa, NY

Paul's Guitar Hideout is an authorized Fender dealer about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, in Glens Falls. We stock Fender and Squier basses: the Vintera III Jazz Bass and Vintera III Precision Bass, the Fender Standard Precision Bass, and the Squier Affinity Precision Bass and Sonic Precision Bass, plus a Sonic Bronco short-scale.

Want to see what's here right now? Everything we have, new and used, is listed under bass guitars in stock.

Where We Are

We're on the second floor of The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls. The building went up in 1902 as a men's shirt factory and made shirts until 1996. Today it's home to more than 70 studios, shops and galleries, and now a guitar shop. Use the Cooper Street entrance and take the stairs up. If stairs are difficult or you're bringing in something you don't want to carry up, call or text us and we'll arrange access.

Ballston Spa is the county seat, a small Victorian village five miles south of Saratoga with a downtown you walk: the courthouse crowd on weekdays, the shops and galleries and antique stores the rest of the time.

The Vintera III Precision Bass

For a P that feels like an old one, the Vintera III Precision Bass has a 7.25-inch radius, vintage-tall frets, and a vintage-style split-coil pickup on an alder body. The full list is under basses in stock. Want every Fender line we carry, with prices? That's on our Fender guitars in Glens Falls page.

What's on the Wall

On the wall as of November 6, 2026: 8 new basses, Fender and Squier, from $259.99 to $1,499.99. On the Fender side, two Vintera III basses (an Early '70s Jazz Bass and a Late '60s Precision Bass) and a Standard Precision Bass. The Squier tier runs Affinity Precision Bass (a PJ, so both pickup voices in one instrument) and Sonic Precision Bass, and the Sonic Bronco Bass, a 30-inch short-scale that suits smaller hands and guitar players moving over. There's also a Fender CB-60SCE acoustic bass for playing without an amp.

For amps we carry the Fender Rumble line: the Rumble 15 for practice, the Rumble 40 for rehearsal and small rooms, and the Rumble Studio 40 with built-in amp modeling. Bass strings from D'Addario and Ernie Ball in long and short scale, four- and five-string sets, roundwound and Chromes flatwound, and Fender padded gig bags in two sizes.

Used basses come through on trade-in and consignment, so our used gear is worth checking. Inventory rotates weekly.

Precision or Jazz

The two Fender shapes are different instruments. A Precision has one split pickup and a wider neck at the nut; the sound is thick and sits under a band without any work. A Jazz Bass has two single-coils and a narrower neck, brighter and more articulate, with more tone shaping from the two volume knobs. Most players who are unsure end up on a Precision. The Squier Affinity PJ splits the difference for a first bass: a P pickup at the neck and a J pickup at the bridge.

Short Scale

Standard Fender basses are 34-inch scale. The Sonic Bronco is 30-inch, which means a shorter reach between frets and lower string tension. It's the bass we point guitar players to when they're picking up a second instrument, and it's the one most kids under about twelve can actually play.

Trade-In

If you have an older bass or guitar to put toward a new one, bring it in. We evaluate it in person and apply credit toward the new purchase. See the trade page.

Setup

New basses come set to the manufacturer's factory spec, and bass necks move more than guitar necks with the seasons here. If you want a full $79 setup to your preferences before taking the bass home, we can do that. Bass restrings are on the pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a Fender bass dealer near Ballston Spa?
A: Yes. Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, is an authorized Fender dealer stocking Vintera III, Standard, and Squier basses.

Q: How much does a new Fender or Squier bass cost?
A: New in September 2026: Squier Sonic basses $259.99 to $269.99, Squier Affinity Precision Bass PJ $369.99, Fender Standard Precision Bass $679.99, Vintera III basses $1,249.99 to $1,499.99. Current prices are on the bass guitars page.

Q: Does a new bass from here come with Fender's warranty?
A: Yes. Fender's two-year limited warranty covers the original buyer when the bass comes from an authorized Fender dealer. Keep the receipt.

Q: Do you have short-scale basses?
A: Yes. The Squier Sonic Bronco Bass is a 30-inch short-scale, and we carry short-scale string sets for it.

Q: Do you sell bass amps?
A: Yes. Fender Rumble 15, Rumble 40, and Rumble Studio 40 are on the floor, and you can play any bass through them before you buy.

Q: Can I order a Fender bass you don't have?
A: If it's currently in Fender's production lineup, yes. When Fender has it available, it usually arrives in 1–2 weeks. Call or text with the model.

Q: Do you ship basses?
A: Yes, for $79, or $99 on orders of $2,000 to $2,999. Pickup at the shop is free.

Q: Can I play one before I buy?
A: Yes. Call or text (518) 217-8695 and we'll hold it for you.

Q: Do I need a five-string bass?
A: Only if the music you actually play uses the low B regularly. If it is one song in twenty, a four-string with a drop tuner or heavier gauge gets you there without relearning the neck. Come play both and feel the string spacing difference before deciding.

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Four strings or five is a real question now that so much current music sits below standard tuning. Our answer at the counter: most players' first years live entirely on four strings, and a four with the right strings covers more low territory than people think.

Between the two Squier starting points: the Sonic line is the lightest and most affordable way in, and the Affinity steps up the hardware and finish for not much more. Both are real instruments that hold a setup; the difference is felt in the details, not the fundamentals.

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Thirty-five minutes north. Come play what's on the wall.

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 stairs are difficult or you're bringing in something you don't want to carry up, call or text us and we'll arrange access.

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