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.
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 19th century textile 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 you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.
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 you can't manage the stairs, call when you arrive and we'll come down.
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.
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.
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 you need assistance, give us a call and we'll come down.
The Shirt Factory
71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B, 2nd Floor
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5pm
(518) 217-8695 · info@paulsguitarhideout.com