Used Guitars Near Lake George, NY

Paul's Guitar Hideout is about 10 minutes south of Lake George on Route 9. Used guitar inventory across the wall. Every used guitar gets set up on the bench before it goes on the wall, and the bench's work is documented publicly in the Repair Vault.

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.

Whether you're up at Lake George and your guitar needs attention, or you're local with a guitar that's out of whack from winter dry air, it's a 10-minute drive south on Route 9.

The Drive

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.

10 minutes south on Route 9. Parking in the Cooper Street lot at The Shirt Factory. Second floor, Cooper Street entrance.

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.

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, used acoustics, and used basses.

Before you commit, read our used guitar buying checklist.

Weighing new parts on an old camp guitar against buying something different? The answer is in upgrading a cheap guitar: what's worth it.

First guitar for a camp season or a kid? The beginner page covers sizes and what to spend, and the guide shows the new guitars under $300 with prices if used does not fit.

Two Seasons at the Lake

Lake George moves through the shop in two seasons. In spring, guitars come down from places that weren't heated or kept stable all winter. The tops have dried out, the action has climbed, sometimes the bridge has shifted. Some get a setup and go back with their owners. Some come in for sale. In summer, the walk-in is different: someone on vacation wants something to play at the lake for the week. Usually an acoustic, usually under a few hundred dollars, usually something they're not afraid to leave leaning against a porch wall. We keep entry-level acoustics on the floor year-round with exactly that in mind.

Bringing a Guitar Down to Sell

If you're cleaning out a camp and found an old guitar, 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. If you want to figure out value before you come, read how much is my guitar worth.

Before the Purchase: the Climate Note

If you're buying an acoustic to live at a lake camp, the humidity is real. Acoustics at camps without humidity control develop issues fast. A setup in spring catches most of what the winter did. There's more in how humidity affects your guitar.

Buying Used: Fret Wear

Look at the frets under a light. Flat spots or deep grooves mean a fret level or refret is coming. Factor that into the price. 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 Lake George?
A: Paul's Guitar Hideout in Glens Falls, about 10 minutes south on Route 9. Used electrics, acoustics, and basses, each set up on the bench before it goes on the wall, priced against real market data.

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: I found an old guitar at a camp in Lake George. Is it worth anything?
A: Maybe. Call or text us photos at (518) 217-8695 before you come down. We can usually tell you whether it's worth bringing in. If it is, we'll evaluate it in person.

Q: Do you buy camp finds even if they're rough?
A: Bring it in. We evaluate everything. If it's not something we'd resell, we'll say so.

Q: Can I rent a guitar?
A: We don't rent, but lower-budget used guitars are close to rental prices and you own it at the end.

More for Lake George

• 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

All the areas we serve

Get a number for your guitar

Send photos from home and hear back with a number, usually within two business days. It holds for 7 days.

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Ten minutes down Route 9. Bring the camp find, bring the purchase list.

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