Guitar Strings in the Adirondacks

Guitar strings in the Adirondacks: Paul's Guitar Hideout is in Glens Falls, in the Adirondack foothills, with 61 string sets on the wall from D'Addario, Ernie Ball, and Martin. Sets start at $6.49. If you'd rather not do the job yourself, a restring is $25.

Glens Falls has called itself the Gateway to the Adirondacks for a century, and it still is: Exit 18 is the last real town before the park. Anyone coming down 87 from Schroon Lake, Chestertown, or North Creek passes us on the way to anything else.

The Drive

The Adirondacks start at the top of Queensbury: six million acres, the largest park in the contiguous United States, a hundred-odd towns and villages inside it, and Glens Falls is the city in the foothills at the bottom.

From Lake George about 10 minutes, Warrensburg about 20, Bolton Landing about 30, Chestertown about 30. I-87 Exit 18, then the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.

From the Wall: D'Addario EXL160S

Gauges 50-105. Nickel-plated steel wrap, high-carbon steel core. Round wound. 1 set of 4. For short scale basses, up to 32". We carry the D'Addario EXL160S - XL Nickel Bass Strings, Short Scale (50-105) at $23.99.

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.

Strings We Stock

Electric, acoustic, and bass sets from D'Addario, Ernie Ball, and Martin, in light through medium gauges. We also keep banjo, mandolin, and ukulele sets on the wall, all D'Addario. If you play something we don't stock strings for, we can usually order them.

Restrings

A restring is $25 for guitar or bass, $35 for a 12-string or mandolin, and $40 for a classical or a locking tremolo. Service is first come, first served. Need it back by a certain date? Let us know at drop-off and we'll do our best to accommodate. If the guitar hasn't been set up in a while, a setup ($79) includes fresh strings.

When to Change Them

Dull tone, tuning that won't hold, and a rough feel under the fingers are the usual signs. For more on timing, read when should you replace your guitar strings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far is Paul's Guitar Hideout from the Adirondacks?
A: Glens Falls has called itself the Gateway to the Adirondacks for a century, and it still is: Exit 18 is the last real town before the park.

Q: Where are you relative to the Adirondack Park?
A: Glens Falls, in the foothills just south of the Park. 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory, second floor.

Q: Do you carry bass strings?
A: Yes. Ernie Ball and D'Addario bass sets are on the wall.

Q: Do you have banjo, mandolin, or ukulele strings?
A: Yes. D'Addario sets for all three.

Q: Can you put the strings on for me?
A: Yes. A restring is $25 for guitar or bass. Drop it off during shop hours.

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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