Guitar Strings in the Adirondacks
Guitar strings in the Adirondacks: Paul's Guitar Hideout is in Glens Falls, in the Adirondack foothills, with close to seventy string products 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.
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.
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. More on timing: when should you replace your guitar strings.
The Drive
Glens Falls is the foothills. From Lake George about 15 minutes, Warrensburg about 20, Bolton Landing about 30, Chestertown about 35. I-87 Exit 18, then the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
More for the Adirondacks
- Used guitars
- Guitar repair
- Setups
- Guitar lessons
- Sell your guitar
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- Martin guitars
- Accessories
- Ukuleles
- Picks
- Cables
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