# Paul's Guitar Hideout
> Independent guitar shop in Glens Falls, NY (Capital Region / Adirondack). Repair, setups ($79 standard / $99 specialty), lessons with Travis Gray, and used + new guitar sales. Primary dealers: Fender, Martin. Located inside The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St., Suite 201B, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Wed–Sun 12–5pm. (518) 217-8695.
The Repair Vault is a documented case log of real bench work — named instruments, specific problems, specific fixes. Lessons are taught by Travis Gray only (Wild Adriatic, Bonnaroo, SXSW, Mountain Jam). Repair is Dave Eastwood's bench.
## About
- [Paul Hake — Owner](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/origin-story): why the shop exists and how it's run.
- [Travis Gray — Instructor](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/travis-gray-guitar-instructor): touring musician, lead guitarist for Wild Adriatic, Bonnaroo / SXSW / Mountain Jam credits.
- [Dave Eastwood — Repair Tech](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/staff-picks-dave-eastwood): runs the bench.
- [Visit Us](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/visit-us): second floor of The Shirt Factory, Cooper Street entrance.
- [Contact / Hours / Location](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/contact): Wed–Sun 12–5pm, (518) 217-8695.
## Services
- [Guitar Setups](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-setups): $79 standard, $99 specialty (Floyd Rose, 12-string, classical).
- [Guitar Repair](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-repair): fret work, electronics, structural repair. Dave Eastwood's bench.
- [Guitar Lessons](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-lessons): one-on-one with Travis Gray, adults and kids.
- [Sell Your Guitar](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/sell-your-guitar): straight offers on used gear, in person.
- [Trade Your Guitar](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/trade-your-guitar): evaluated in person, value applied toward something else.
- [First Guitar Help](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/first-guitar-help): sizing, playability, and starter advice for beginners.
## Repair Vault
- [Truss Rod Nut Loose on a Sterling StingRay Ray34](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/sterling-stingray-ray34-truss-rod-nut-repair): setup repair, loose truss rod nut diagnosed and corrected.
- [Nut Cut Too High on a Strandberg Boden Prog NX — Zero Fret Setup](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/nut-cut-too-high-on-a-strandberg-boden-prog-nx-setup-in-glens-falls-ny): headless multiscale setup, nut cut correction over a zero fret.
- [New Fender Jazzmaster Setup — Factory Action Too High](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/new-fender-jazzmaster-setup-factory-action-too-high): new Fender out of the box, factory action lowered to playable spec.
- [1988 Fender USA Telecaster Setup and Electronics Verification — Original Pickups Confirmed](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/1988-fender-usa-telecaster-setup-and-electronics-verification-original-pickups-confirmed): vintage Tele setup plus bench verification that pickups were original to the instrument.
- [Kiesel Zeus Headless Setup — Sharp Fret Ends From Low Humidity Storage](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/kiesel-zeus-headless-setup-sharp-fret-ends-from-low-humidity-storage): sharp fret ends traced to low-humidity storage, remediated at the bench.
## Editorial
- [Why Upstate NY Is Harder on Guitars Than Most Players Realize](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/why-upstate-ny-is-harder-on-guitars-than-most-players-realize): seasonal humidity swings in Glens Falls and the Adirondacks and what they do to necks.
- [The Adirondack Guitar Player's Seasonal Maintenance Checklist](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/the-adirondack-guitar-players-seasonal-maintenance-checklist): what to do and when, tied to Upstate NY seasons.
- [New England Climate and Your Guitar — Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/new-england-climate-and-your-guitar): regional climate effects on acoustic and electric guitars across New England.
- [How Humidity Affects Your Guitar](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-humidity-affects-your-guitar): what humidity actually does to wood and what a humidifier should look like in practice.
- [Why Won't My Guitar Stay in Tune](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/why-wont-my-guitar-stay-in-tune): the mechanical causes we actually see on the bench — nut binding, tuner slop, string stretch.
- [What Is Fret Buzz and How Do I Fix It](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/what-is-fret-buzz-and-how-do-i-fix-it): the three main causes of buzz and which ones a setup can solve.
- [How to Know If a Guitar Needs a Fret Level](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-know-if-a-guitar-needs-a-fret-level): the tells from the bench — when filing won't cut it anymore.
- [How to Know If a Guitar Is Worth Repairing](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-know-if-a-guitar-is-worth-repairing): the math on whether a repair clears the value of the instrument.
- [What a Guitar Setup Includes and Why It Matters](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/what-a-guitar-setup-includes-and-why-it-matters): every step of a standard setup, in order, with what we check at each one.
- [When to Take Your Guitar to a Tech vs. Fix It Yourself](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/when-to-take-your-guitar-to-a-tech-vs-fix-it-yourself): the line between maintenance and bench work.
- [How to Tell If a Vintage Fender's Pickups Are Original](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-tell-if-a-vintage-fenders-pickups-are-original): bench verification — date codes, wire, cloth, stagger patterns on vintage Strat and Tele pickups.
- [How to Tell If a Vintage Gibson's Pickups Are Original](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-tell-if-a-vintage-gibsons-pickups-are-original): PAF and post-PAF humbucker verification — bobbin construction, magnet types, potting tells.
- [Squier vs. Fender — What You Actually Get for the Price Difference](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/squier-vs-fender-what-you-actually-get-for-the-price-difference): real differences between the two in wood, hardware, pickups, and fit at the bench.
- [Used Guitar Buying Checklist](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/used-guitar-buying-checklist): what to check before you hand over cash, in order.
- [How Much Is My Guitar Worth](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-much-is-my-guitar-worth): how we value used instruments at the shop.
## Collections
- [All Used Gear](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/all-used): full current used inventory at the shop.
- [Vintage](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/vintage): instruments 1996 and older, curated.
- [New Electric Guitars](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/new-electric-guitars): new electric guitars in stock, primarily Fender.
- [New Acoustic Guitars](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/new-acoustic-guitars): new acoustic guitars in stock, primarily Martin.
- [Pedals & Effects](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/pedals-effects): new and used pedals on the wall.
- [Amps](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/amps): guitar and bass amps in stock.
- [All Accessories](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/collections/all-accessories): strings, picks, straps, cables, tuners, capos, humidifiers.
## Geo
- [Guitar Shop Near Me — Capital Region & Adirondacks](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-shop-near-me-capital-region-adirondacks): index of all regional pages, grouped by store info / repair / lessons.
- [Guitar Shop in Glens Falls, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-shop-glens-falls-ny): the shop, at The Shirt Factory in downtown Glens Falls.
- [Guitar Shop in Warren County, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-shop-in-warren-county-ny): the only full-service guitar shop in Warren County.
- [Guitar Shop Near Washington County, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-shop-near-washington-county-ny): across the county line from Washington County.
- [Adirondack Guitar Shop](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/adirondack-guitar-shop-pauls-guitar-hideout-in-glens-falls-ny): the gateway-to-the-Adirondacks shop, serving players across the region.
- [Guitar Shop Near Hudson Falls and Fort Edward, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-shop-near-hudson-falls-and-fort-edward-ny): 5–10 minutes from Hudson Falls and Fort Edward.
- [Guitar Store Near Queensbury, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-store-near-queensbury-ny): about 10 minutes south of Queensbury on Route 9.
- [Guitar Repair & Setups Near Queensbury, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-repair-setups-near-queensbury-ny): setups and repair for Queensbury players, short drive down Route 9.
- [Guitar Lessons Near Queensbury, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-lessons-near-queensbury-ny): lessons with Travis Gray, 10 minutes from Queensbury.
- [Guitar Store Near Lake George, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-store-near-lake-george-ny): about 10 minutes south of Lake George on Route 9.
- [Guitar Lessons Near Lake George, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-lessons-near-lake-george-ny): lessons with Travis Gray, 10 minutes south of Lake George.
- [Guitar Store Near Saratoga Springs, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-store-near-saratoga-springs-ny): about 30 minutes north of Saratoga Springs via I-87.
- [Guitar Repair Near Saratoga Springs, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-repair-near-saratoga-springs-ny): setups and repair for Saratoga-area players, 30 minutes north on I-87.
- [Guitar Lessons Near Saratoga Springs, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-lessons-near-saratoga-springs-ny): lessons with Travis Gray, 30 minutes north of Saratoga on I-87.
- [Guitar Lessons for Adults in Glens Falls, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-lessons-for-adults-in-glens-falls-ny): one-on-one adult lessons at the shop.
- [Fender Guitars in Glens Falls, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/fender-guitars-in-glens-falls-ny): authorized Fender dealer in Glens Falls.
- [Martin Guitars in Glens Falls, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/martin-guitars-in-glens-falls-ny): authorized Martin dealer in Glens Falls.
## Optional
- [Guitar FAQ — Common Questions Answered](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/guitar-resources-guides-faq-care-tips): answers to the most common questions on setups, repair, buying, selling, lessons, and care.
- [How to Store a Guitar Long-Term](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-store-a-guitar-long-term): what to do with an instrument that won't be played for a while.
- [When to Change Your Guitar Strings](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/when-to-change-guitar-strings): the actual tells that strings are done, beyond "they sound dead."
- [How to Clean Your Guitar Without Damaging It](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-your-guitar): what to use and what to avoid on different finishes.
- [Guitar Case vs. Guitar Stand](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/guitar-case-vs-guitar-stand): when each actually makes sense.
- [How to Choose Your First Guitar](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-your-first-guitar): buying guide for beginners, focused on playability.
- [Electric vs. Acoustic Guitar for Beginners](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/electric-vs-acoustic-guitar-for-beginners): how to actually decide, not the usual lazy answer.
- [Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars Under $300](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/best-beginner-acoustic-guitars-under-300): what we actually recommend in this price range.
- [Best Beginner Electric Guitars Under $300](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/best-beginner-electric-guitars-under-300): what we actually recommend in this price range.
- [Should You Buy a Guitar Bundle Kit](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/should-you-buy-a-guitar-bundle-kit): honest answer on the starter bundles.
- [Upgrading a Cheap Guitar: What's Worth It](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/upgrading-a-cheap-guitar-whats-worth-it): which upgrades move the needle, which don't.
- [Where Can I Sell My Guitar in Glens Falls](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/where-can-i-sell-my-guitar-in-glens-falls): options for selling in the area, with honest tradeoffs.
- [How to Sell Your Guitar for the Most Money](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/how-to-sell-your-guitar-for-the-most-money): private sale vs. shop sale, how to maximize each.
- [Guitar Lessons for Kids Near Glens Falls, NY](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/guitar-lessons-for-kids-glens-falls-ny): pace adjusted for younger students, with Travis Gray.
- [Guitar Lessons in Glens Falls, NY (article)](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/guitar-lessons-in-glens-falls-ny): what to expect from lessons at the shop.
- [Can I Learn Guitar as an Adult](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/pages/can-i-learn-guitar-as-an-adult): the short answer is yes, with specifics.
- [Adult Beginner Guitar: What to Expect in the First Month](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/adult-beginner-guitar-what-to-expect-in-the-first-month): realistic pace for adult beginners.
- [What to Expect From Your First Guitar Lesson](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/what-to-expect-from-your-first-guitar-lesson): walkthrough of an actual first lesson at the shop.
- [How to Build a Guitar Practice Routine](https://paulsguitarhideout.com/blogs/news/how-to-build-a-guitar-practice-routine): practice structure that holds up outside the lesson.