Guitar Repair Near Lake George, NY
Paul's Guitar Hideout is 10 minutes south of Lake George on Route 9 in Glens Falls. Setups, fret work, electronics, structural repairs. No appointment needed. The bench's work is documented publicly in the Repair Vault: real repairs, what came in, what we found, what we did.
Route 9 south out of the village, ten minutes into Glens Falls. The Shirt Factory is on the left as you come into downtown, Cooper Street entrance.
Vacationing at the lake with a guitar that's stopped cooperating? Locals with a winter-shocked acoustic? Either way it's a 10-minute drive south on Route 9.
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.
Setups
Standard setup is $79. Specialty setups (Floyd Rose, 12-string, classical) are $99. A setup covers truss rod, action at the nut and saddle, intonation, fretboard conditioning, and fresh strings.
Repairs
Fret leveling and dressing, refrets, nut replacement, saddle work, tuner replacement, electronics (pickup swaps, wiring, pot and jack replacement), bridge reglue on acoustics, crack repair.
We look at the guitar with you, explain what we see, give you a number before anything starts. No surprise charges. Not sure if it's worth repairing? How to know if a guitar is worth repairing.
Camp-Guitar Work
Acoustics that spent a season in an unheated or intermittently-heated camp often need more than a setup. Tops crack, bridges lift, glue joints separate. Bring it in — we diagnose at intake and tell you whether it's a clean setup or a bigger job before anything is decided. Background on the cycle: why Upstate NY is harder on guitars than most players realize.
The Drive
10 minutes south on Route 9. Second floor, Cooper Street entrance. Parking in the Cooper Street lot. If stairs are difficult, call or text us and we'll arrange access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a guitar repair shop in Lake George?
A: Lake George doesn't have a dedicated repair bench. We're 10 minutes south on Route 9 in Glens Falls, with a full-service repair bench and the work documented in the Repair Vault.
Q: How much is a setup?
A: $79 standard, $99 specialty.
Q: Do I need an appointment to drop off?
A: No.
Q: My acoustic cracked over the winter at my Lake George camp. Can you fix it?
A: Bring it in. Humidity cracks on acoustics from camp buildings are something we see every spring. We'll assess it and tell you whether it's a clean fix or a bigger job before anything is decided.
Q: Do you guys buy guitars?
A: Reach out via call or text at (518) 217-8695 to discuss what you have. If it's not right for the shop, we can help direct you in how to sell it elsewhere.
More for Lake George
- Guitar shop
- Used guitars
- Setups
- Guitar lessons
- Sell your guitar
- Fender guitars
- Fender bass guitars
- Martin guitars
- Accessories
- Ukuleles
- Strings
- Picks
- Cables
Ten minutes south. Bring the guitar in. We'll figure out what it needs.
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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