Martin Guitars Near Ballston Spa, NY

Paul's Guitar Hideout is an authorized Martin dealer about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, in Glens Falls. We regularly stock Standard Series Martins, Road Series for tighter budgets, and occasional 15 Series all-mahogany guitars.

On the wall as of October 25, 2026: Standard Series, 17 Series, 16 Series, 15 Series, Road Series, Signature Artist Edition, X Series, Junior Series and the Little Martin, 27 Martins from $549.99 to $3,899.99.

Want to see what's here right now? Everything we have, new and used, is listed under Martin guitars in stock.

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

One we carry is the Martin HD-28. Spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, D-14 Fret body, 25.4" scale, 1 3/4" nut, Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper neck.

Ballston Spa has been the Saratoga County seat since 1817, when the Legislature settled the argument with Saratoga Springs.

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.

The 16 Series

The 16 Series comes in five body styles: the compact 00L, the short-scale slope-shoulder DSS, the Jumbo, the GPC cutaway, and a Grand J 12-string. All of them are solid wood with L.R. Baggs Element electronics. The ones in stock hang on the Martin 16 Series page. Every series we carry, with prices, is on Martin guitars in Glens Falls.

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.

What's on the Wall

6 Standard Series Martins are on the wall as of October 25, 2026. Road Series models when the budget is tighter. Occasional 15 Series all-mahogany guitars with a warmer, drier voice. If you're driving over for a specific model, call first and we'll hold it for you. If it's not on the floor, we can usually order it.

Body Size

The biggest choice in a Martin purchase is body size, and it's the one a spec sheet can't decide for you. A dreadnought projects hard. A 000 is tighter and fingerstyle-friendly. An OM has the 000 body with a longer scale length. You figure out which fits you by playing them back to back. Plan an hour if you're seriously comparing.

Humidity

Every Martin that leaves here leaves with a humidity conversation. Upstate winters drop indoor humidity hard, and a solid-wood top shrinks as it dries. Humidifier, hygrometer, above 45% in the case. We sell the humidifiers and walk you through it at pickup. There's more in how humidity affects your guitar.

Authorized Dealer

We're an authorized Martin dealer, so a new Martin bought here carries Martin's Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner (one year on the Little Martin and Backpacker). The warranty doesn't transfer, so a used Martin doesn't carry it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there an authorized Martin dealer near Ballston Spa?
A: Yes. Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, is an authorized Martin dealer stocking Standard Series, Road Series, and occasional 15 Series.

Q: How much should I budget for a new Martin?
A: New Martins in September 2026: X Series $649.99 to $949.99, Road Series $999.99 to $1,549.99, Standard Series $2,399.99 to $3,899.99. Current prices are on the Martin guitars page.

Q: Can you order a specific Martin model?
A: Usually yes, for current-production models. Call or text (518) 217-8695 and we'll check with Martin. When Martin has it available, it usually arrives in 1–2 weeks.

Q: Do you ship Martins?
A: Yes. Standard and 16 Series Martins ship free. Other Martins ship for $79, or $99 on orders of $2,000 to $2,999. Pickup at the shop is free.

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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