Martin Guitars Near Lake George, NY

Ten minutes south of Lake George on Route 9. Paul's Guitar Hideout is an authorized Martin dealer: Standard Series, Road Series, and the occasional 15 Series guitar.

On the wall as of November 6, 2026: Standard Series, 17 Series, 16 Series, 15 Series, Road Series, Signature Artist Edition, X Series, Junior Series and the Little Martin, 26 Martins from $549.99 to $3,899.99.

Route 9 south out of the village, ten minutes into Glens Falls. The Shirt Factory is on the left as you come into downtown, Cooper Street entrance.

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

Lake George is a little over 32 miles long, with more than 170 islands. That's a lot of shoreline for camp guitars.

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.

Lake George is the village at the south end of the lake, a summer town of about a thousand people the rest of the year, and the first place inside the Adirondack Park north of Queensbury.

The X Series

Martin's X Series uses high-pressure laminate back and sides, which Martin says help protect against humidity and temperature changes. That makes it the Martin that makes the most sense for a camp that isn't heated all winter. Every X Series has Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner. The full list is under Martin guitars in stock. Every series we carry, with prices, is on Martin guitars in Glens Falls.

The Camp-Guitar Humidity Problem

Summer humidity at Lake George runs high. Wood swells, tops rise, action climbs. A Martin that played perfectly in May can feel stiff by August.

Winter is harder. Camps heated intermittently (weekends, holidays, a week in February) swing through humidity cycles every time the heat kicks on and off. Wood that swelled through summer contracts hard when heated indoor air drops humidity. Tops sink. Fret ends poke. Hairline cracks open along the grain. Martins, being built precisely, show this faster than other acoustics. For more on the mechanism, read how humidity affects your guitar.

Better to have a realistic plan going in than an unrealistic purchase.

What Actually Works for a Lake George Martin

Case-first storage. Out only when you're playing.

Active humidification through winter. Soundhole humidifier (Oasis, Martin, similar). Hygrometer. Target 45–55% inside the case. Check weekly, refill weekly.

Interior storage if the camp has it. A closet off a heated room holds humidity better than an exterior-wall room.

Seasonal setups. Spring and fall. $79 standard setup. Catches issues before they become structural.

If that routine is more than you'll actually do, ask us about it before buying. Better to find out at intake than three winters later. Want the seasonal framework in full? That's in the Adirondack guitar player's seasonal maintenance checklist.

What We Stock

Standard Series — D-18, D-28, 000-18, OM-28. Road Series at lower price points. Occasional 15 Series all-mahogany (slightly more tolerant of humidity swings). Call first if you're driving down for a specific model.

Used as an Alternative

For a lake-use Martin, a used one at used prices is often the smarter buy. Both new and used Martins are on our Martins page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there an authorized Martin dealer near Lake George?
A: Yes. Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 10 minutes south of Lake George on Route 9, is an authorized Martin dealer. We regularly stock Standard Series Martins, Road Series, and occasional 15 Series. A new Martin bought here carries Martin's Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner.

Q: Is it a bad idea to keep a Martin at a Lake George camp?
A: Not bad, but it requires real commitment. Active humidification, case storage, seasonal setups. Doable. Not optional.

Q: What should I budget?
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. Used Martins vary widely.

Q: I already have a Martin at the camp and haven't been humidifying it. Should I bring it in?
A: Yes. The earlier we catch humidity issues the cheaper the fix.

Q: Can you order a specific model?
A: Yes, usually, for current-production models. When Martin has it available, it usually arrives in 1–2 weeks. Call or text to order.

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.

Q: Can I play one before I buy?
A: Yes. Call or text (518) 217-8695 and we'll hold it for you.

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• Picks
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All the areas we serve

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Come play a few. Have the humidity conversation. Decide if this is the right call for where you'll keep the guitar.

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