Used Guitars Near Ballston Spa, NY
Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa, in Glens Falls. Used guitars, new Fender and Martin as authorized dealer, repair work, setups, and lessons. Every used guitar we take in gets detailed and set up before it goes on the wall, new strings included.
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.
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 Floor
Inventory varies week to week. Used guitars come in on trade, get evaluated and set up, and go on the wall when ready. The brands listed below are what's typically here, not a guaranteed list. Call or check the site for what's in stock today.
Used electrics5
80’s Schecter Dream MachineExcellent
$2,099.00
1970 Yamaha SG-3C Flying Banana, Ako Night BlueExcellent
$1,549.00
2017 Fender American Professional Jaguar with Maple Fretboard, Sonic GreyExcellent
$1,249.00
Used acoustics1
Ventura V-200S Jumbo, Made in Japan, 1970s, Cherry SunburstVery good
$1,049.00
Fender, Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, Squier, and more. Used electrics, acoustics, and basses. What's on the wall right now is on our used guitars page.
Browse used electrics and used acoustics. Before you buy, read our used guitar buying checklist.
Starter budget in hand? The guide prices every new starter under $300 on the wall, and the beginner page says when a used one is the better call instead.
Pricing
We check what these guitars are actually going for on Reverb, eBay, and similar, and price accordingly. If you're selling and want to know what to expect, read how much is my guitar worth.
Trade or Sell
If you have a guitar to sell or trade, call or text first at (518) 217-8695, or bring it in during shop hours. We'll usually have a number for you before you leave.
Buying Used: What's Usually Fixable
High action, tuning instability, fret buzz, scratchy electronics, and minor cosmetic issues are usually fixable. It's on our used guitar buying checklist, the list we'd run through ourselves before buying anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I buy a used guitar near Ballston Spa?
A: Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 35 minutes north of Ballston Spa. Used electrics, acoustics, and basses, each set up before it goes on the wall.
Q: Do you guys buy guitars?
A: Reach out via call or text at (518) 217-8695 to discuss what you have. If it's not right for the shop, we can help direct you in how to sell it elsewhere.
Q: Can I trade my guitar toward something on your floor?
A: Yes. We evaluate it in person and apply credit toward the new purchase.
More for Ballston Spa
- Guitar shop
- Guitar repair
- Setups
- Guitar lessons
- Sell your guitar
- Fender guitars
- Fender bass guitars
- Martin guitars
- Fishman
- Dunlop and MXR
- Boss pedals
- Roland amps
- Seymour Duncan
- Humidifiers
- Tuners
- Accessories
- Ukuleles
- Strings
- Bass strings
- 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
Facts on this page checked . Hours and prices are current.