Fender Bass Guitars Near Lake George, NY
Paul's Guitar Hideout is an authorized Fender dealer 10 minutes south of Lake George, down Route 9 past Prospect Mountain 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. Every bass is played and checked before it goes on the wall, priced at MAP.
See current inventory: bass guitars in stock. New and used, sorted low to high.
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 1902 shirt 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 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.
What's on the Wall
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 the used bass collection 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
Every new bass gets checked at intake. Factory setups are close but rarely final, 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 Lake George?
A: Yes. Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 10 minutes south of Lake George on Route 9, is an authorized Fender dealer stocking Vintera III, Standard, and Squier basses.
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. 2–3 weeks direct from the factory. Call with the model.
Q: Do you negotiate on new Fender bass prices?
A: Fender enforces MAP across authorized dealers. Within MAP, bundle pricing on a gig bag, strap, amp, or setup is sometimes workable.
More for Lake George
- Guitar shop
- Used guitars
- Guitar repair
- Setups
- Guitar lessons
- Sell your guitar
- Fender guitars
- Martin guitars
- Accessories
- Ukuleles
- Strings
- Picks
- Cables
Ten minutes south on Route 9. 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
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