Guitar Picks Near Saratoga Springs, NY
Guitar picks near Saratoga Springs: Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 30 minutes north of Saratoga Springs 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.
Northway north to Exit 18, about thirty minutes from Broadway. Left off the exit, straight into downtown Glens Falls, park in the Cooper Street lot.
The Drive
Saratoga is the big neighbor to the south: the track, SPAC and Broadway, a resort city for two hundred years and still growing, with the Northway running right alongside it.
About 30 minutes north on I-87, Exit 18. Park in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.
From the Wall: D'Addario National 5CSH6-5
Shell celluloid. 5 thumb picks, large. We carry the D'Addario National 5CSH6-5 - Shell Thumb Pick, Large (5-Pack) at $5.49.
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.
Dunlop15
Dunlop PVP114, Flow Pick Variety Pack, 8 Picks
$10.49
Dunlop PVP101, Light/Medium Pick Variety Pack, 12 Picks
$8.49
Dunlop PVP102, Medium/Heavy Pick Variety Pack, 12 Picks
$8.49
D'Addario9
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 Saratoga Springs?
A: About 30 minutes north on I-87, Exit 18. 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 Saratoga Springs
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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
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