Guitar Repair & Setups Near Queensbury, NY
Players come in from Queensbury regularly — it's a short drive down Route 9 into Glens Falls. Setups and repairs at Paul's Guitar Hideout, inside The Shirt Factory.
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 (Floyd Rose, 12-string, classical) is $99. A setup covers truss rod, action at the nut and saddle, intonation, fretboard conditioning, and fresh strings. More: what a setup includes and why it matters, what does a guitar setup actually do, how much does a guitar setup cost.
Repairs
Fret leveling and dressing, refrets, nut and saddle work, tuner replacement, electronics (pickup swaps, wiring, pot and jack replacement), bridge reglue on acoustics, crack repair. We diagnose with you present, explain what we see, give you a number before anything starts. If we find something during the work that changes the scope, you hear about it before we keep going.
Not sure if your guitar is worth repairing? How to know if a guitar is worth repairing. More on the service side: Guitar Repair at Paul's Guitar Hideout.
Humidity in Winter
Indoor heat in January and February pulls humidity hard in most Queensbury homes. Acoustics show it first, electrics catch up by spring. Most of what comes in is fixable with a setup, but the longer it sits unaddressed the more likely something structural follows. More: Why Upstate NY Is Harder on Guitars Than Most Players Realize.
Getting to the Shop From Queensbury
Route 9 south into Glens Falls. We're inside The Shirt Factory at 71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B. Cooper Street entrance, second floor.
Wednesday through Sunday, 12–5pm. For repairs, calling ahead is helpful if you're making the trip specifically for that. (518) 217-8695.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does a guitar setup cost?
A: Standard setup is $79. Floyd Rose, 12-string, classical, and anything that requires extra work is $99.
Q: Do I need an appointment?
A: No. Drop off during shop hours.
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 on Route 9. $79 standard. Drop it off.
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