Guitar Picks Near Albany, NY

Guitar picks near Albany: Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 45 minutes north of Albany on I-87. As of November 6, 2026, 24 pick packs are on the wall from D'Addario and Dunlop, starting at $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.

The Drive

Albany is the capital, the big city at the bottom of the Northway, and we're the top of the same map: Glens Falls is the far north end of the Capital District.

About 45 minutes north on I-87. Park in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.

From the Wall: D'Addario National NP2SS7T8W-06

Stainless steel finger picks, celluloid thumb pick. 6 picks. We carry the D'Addario National NP2SS7T8W-06 - Stainless Steel Finger and Celluloid Thumb Pick Bundle (6-Pack) at $12.99.

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.

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. There's more for new players in how to choose your first guitar.

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.

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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