Guitar Picks Near Albany, NY
Guitar picks near Albany: Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 45 minutes north of Albany on I-87. Two dozen pick packs from D'Addario and Dunlop, from $5.49, in a range of shapes and gauges.
Exit 18 is a straight shot up I-87 — no turns, no city traffic, about forty-five minutes from the Empire Plaza.
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.
Picks We Stock
D'Addario and Dunlop, standard shapes and thumb picks, thin through heavy. Picks are the cheapest experiment in guitar, and the one most players never run. Grab a variety pack and play the same song with each gauge.
If You're Starting Out
Start with a medium. It bends enough to forgive a heavy hand on strumming and holds up enough for single notes. Move thinner if you mostly strum, heavier if you mostly pick. More for new players: how to choose your first guitar.
The Drive
About 45 minutes north on I-87. Park in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far is Paul's Guitar Hideout from Albany?
A: About 45 minutes north on I-87. We're at 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, second floor.
Q: What pick gauge should a beginner use?
A: A medium, around 0.73mm. It handles both strumming and single notes while you figure out which way you lean.
Q: Do you carry thumb picks?
A: Yes. D'Addario thumb picks are on the wall.
More for Albany
- Guitar shop
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- Guitar repair
- Setups
- Guitar lessons
- Sell your guitar
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- Cables
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