FRET12 is a guitar and tour culture brand located inside Chicago's historic Salt Shed. We are makers of clothing, artwork, accessories, and content that captures the essence of nomadic life on the road.
SHOP HOURS
The FRET12 shop is open to the public every Friday and Saturday from 11-7. The shop is also open during most Salt Shed concerts and events.
GIFT CARDS
For those hard to shop for, we’ve got you covered. Gift cards now available, delivered straight to your inbox. Give them something they’ll love — on their own terms.
THE STRING THING
Every time you ditch a guitar string, The String Thing grows stronger — FRET12’s mutant coiled maverick feeds on the discarded strings of musicians around the world.
Summon the String Thing to do your part in the fight against string waste and breathe new life into your dead strings.