Guitar Strings Near Ballston Spa, NY

Guitar strings near Ballston Spa: Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, with 62 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.

Route 50 to the Northway, north to Exit 18, about thirty-five minutes.

The Drive

Ballston Spa is the county seat, a small Victorian village five miles south of Saratoga with a downtown you walk: the courthouse crowd on weekdays, the shops and galleries and antique stores the rest of the time.

About 35 minutes: Route 50 or Route 9 to I-87 north, Exit 18. Park in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory.

From the Wall: D'Addario NYXL0942

Gauges 9-42. Nickel-plated steel wrap, NY Steel high-carbon core, Fusion Twist. Round wound. 1 set of 6. We carry the D'Addario NYXL0942 - NYXL Electric Guitar Strings, Super Light (9-42) at $12.99.

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 Ballston Spa?
A: About 35 minutes north via I-87. 71 Lawrence St. inside The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, 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