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 from 12-5. The shop is also open during most Salt Shed concerts and events.
ENTER TO WIN MARK TREMONTI'S STRING THING
Made with the actual strings he played on Creed's 2024 Summer Tour.
FRET12 SESSION - DJUNAH
Watch Chicago-based noise-rock act Djunah deliver a searing rendition of “July’s People” from 2019’s Ex Voto. Led by Donna Diane, who juggles intense vocals, shredding guitar, and the Moog bass organ all at once, the track’s relentless energy is matched by its raw emotional weight.
Nathan Graham – FRET12 Sessions
Chicago-born singer-songwriter Nathan Graham performs three songs live at the FRET12 shop.
FRET12 SESSIONS - Lollygagger
Experience the unfiltered intensity of @lollygaggermusic as they unleash their new track “Post Party Depression,” recorded live for FRET12 Sessions. This latest release captures the trio’s signature blend of thrash-punk energy and biting humor
FRET12 SESSION - Luggage
Watch the post-punk three-piece Luggage perform the “Mirror It” off 2023’s “Hand Is Bad.” Cemented by an insidious, pulsing bass line from MJ Grant and an almost-hypnotic riff by Michael Vallera, it renders the band’s sonic textures in piercing clarity.
FRET12 Sessions: Ganser
Chicago-based post-punk quartet Ganser performs “Lucky” and “Emergency Equipment and Exits."
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.
FRET12 CANDLES - Now Online
Our hand-crafted candles — Deep Cuts, Green Room, and Campfire Acoustic — are now up on the online store. Warm up your home, studio, or practice space with fresh scents and even better vibes.
FRET12 GUITAR SUPPLY
ARMY OF 12 FEATURES
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