Guitar Accessories Near Ballston Spa, NY

Guitar accessories near Ballston Spa: Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa. Capos from Dunlop, Ernie Ball, and Martin, $17.99 to $31.49. As of October 25, 2026, 36 straps are on the wall from Ernie Ball, Fender, and Martin, $8.99 to $79.99, in leather, suede, nylon, and cotton. Strings, picks, and cables each get their own page: strings, picks, cables.

Route 50 to the Northway, north to Exit 18, about thirty-five minutes.

One we carry is the Ernie Ball Axis Dual Radius Capo. Aluminum spring capo, dual-radius rubber pad, rose gold finish, most electric and acoustic guitars; flat and curved fretboards.

Another is the Martin Retro Jacquard Leather Guitar Strap. Full-grain pull-up leather, padded garment-leather backing, jacquard panel, 48" to 57", 2-1/4" wide.

We also carry the Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap. 2" polypropylene webbing, leather ends, Delrin buckle, 41" to 72".

The Drive

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.

About 35 minutes: Route 50 or Route 9 to I-87 north, Exit 18. Park in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.

From the Wall: Martin Bridge Pin Puller

Rubber-lined polymer grip, no moving parts. For all bridge pin types. We carry the Martin Bridge Pin Puller at $9.99.

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.

Capos We Stock

Dunlop, Ernie Ball, and Martin. A capo that clamps unevenly pulls the strings out of tune the moment you put it on, so it's worth trying one on your own guitar. Bring it in and test before you buy.

Banjo Players

A regular capo handles the first four strings. For the fifth, we install railroad spikes at the frets you choose, $49. Details on the repair and setup pricing page.

Straps We Stock

Ernie Ball, Fender, and Martin: nylon and cotton at the everyday end, suede and full leather at the top. A strap is the one accessory you should try on with your own guitar, because a heavy guitar on a thin strap and a light guitar on a wide leather one both feel wrong within a set. Bring the guitar and put it on your shoulder.

Strap Buttons and Locks

Acoustics that came without a second strap button, buttons that have worked loose, or a switch to strap locks: we handle all three at the shop. Strap-button or strap-lock install is $39. Doweling and re-drilling a loose button is $59. Both are on the repair and setup pricing page. Service is first come, first served. Need it back by a certain date? Let us know at drop-off and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far is Paul's Guitar Hideout from Ballston Spa?
A: About 35 minutes north via I-87. 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, second floor.

Q: Does a capo work on a 12-string or a classical?
A: It can, but a wider, stronger capo helps. Bring the guitar in and we'll fit one.

Q: Why does my guitar go out of tune when I put a capo on?
A: Usually the capo clamps too hard or sits crooked, pulling strings sideways. Place it just behind the fret and use only the tension you need.

Q: Can you put a strap button on my acoustic?
A: Yes. Strap-button install is $39, and we place it where the balance works for your guitar.

Q: Leather or nylon?
A: Leather and suede grip the shoulder and stay put; nylon is lighter and cheaper. For a heavy electric played standing, wider and grippier wins. Try both on your guitar here.

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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