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FRET12 is a music culture brand based in Chicago. We create clothing, artwork, and content that capture the nomadic spirit of life on the road, alongside a curated selection of guitars and accessories. Learn More

CRAFTED IN CHICAGO BY FRET12 | NATURALLY DYED WITH METRIC COFFEE

THE RAIL JACKET

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THE STUDIO SHIRT

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NOMAD "THE TRAVELER" TEE

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New Arrivals

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Rail Jacket Naturally Dyed with Metric Coffee - Tan - PRE-ORDER
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Made On Earth for Rising Stars: The Electro-Harmonix Story
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NO DEAL TEE - OFF WHITE
$36.00
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Rail Jacket Naturally Dyed with Metric Coffee - Blue - PRE-ORDER
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Synth History Zine: Issue 5
$30.00
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - ARMY
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Rail Jacket Naturally Dyed with Metric Coffee - Black - PRE-ORDER
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METRIC Single Origin Light Roast Coffee - Colombia Luis Arley Florez
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MachMachines Bell Model Acoustic Guitar
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - DENIM BLUE
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MachMachines Plymouth Model Acoustic Guitar
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Bar Brutal: A Cookbook of Revelations
$64.00
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NOMAD "THE TRAVELER" TEE - WHITE
$36.00
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Walnut & Brass Headphone Stand
$75.00
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STRING THING PENNANT - Denim
$100.00
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LOUD PENNANT - Black
$122.00
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Maple & Marble Guitar Stand
$300.00
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RESONANCE :3 PENNANT - Natural
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SONIC NEEDS PENNANT - Denim Small
$85.00
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PRS Parlor Acoustic - Fire Red Burst Gloss Top Satin Back
$729.00
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Analog Collection

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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - BLACK
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - DENIM BLUE
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - ARMY
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I MISS MY OLD STEREO TEE - OFF-WHITE
$36.00
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ANALOG T-SHIRT - BLACK
$40.00
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FRET12 SIMPLY ANALOG HOODIE - ASPHALT
$84.00
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ANALOG 6 Panel HAT - Black
$48.00
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ANALOG TRUCKER HAT - Distressed Black
$48.00
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ANALOG 6 Panel HAT - Faded Grey
$48.00
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Analog Giclée Wall Art Print by Daniel Tremonti - Grey & Back
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FRET12 SONIC NEEDS T-SHIRT - MIDNIGHT
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SONIC NEEDS HOODIE - SLATE BLUE
$84.00
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SONIC NEEDS ART PRINT
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CAFÉ ROYAL BOOKS — Notting Hill Sound Systems
$12.00
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VINTAGE & RARITIES: 333 COOL, CRAZY AND HARD TO FIND GUITAR PEDALS
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BOLT Tote Bag - Concrete Grey
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DEATH BY AUDIO GERMANIUM FILTER PEDAL
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METRIC En Masse Medium Roast Coffee – Whole Beans
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METRIC Big Riff Dark Roast Coffee - Whole Beans
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GAMECHANGER AUDIO PLASMA PEDAL
$299.00
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Graphic Tees

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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - BLACK
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - DENIM BLUE
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SIMPLY ANALOG T-SHIRT - ARMY
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BUCKING BRONCO T-SHIRT - PEPPER
$36.00
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I MISS MY OLD STEREO TEE - OFF-WHITE
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ANALOG T-SHIRT - BLACK
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NOMAD "THE TRAVELER" TEE - WHITE
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STRING THING TEE - BLUE
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NO DEAL TEE - OFF WHITE
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F-BOMB TEE - BLACK
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106 MILES TEE - CHAMBRAY
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FRET12 SONIC NEEDS T-SHIRT - MIDNIGHT
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MARIACHI RIDER T-SHIRT - BLACK
$36.00
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MARIACHI RIDER T-SHIRT - WHITE
$36.00
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STRING THING TEE - OFF-WHITE
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FRET12 x EarthQuaker Devices: Fuzz Tee
$36.00
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FRET12 RECORDS LOGO TEE - DENIM BLUE
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FRET12 FAT F TEE - Black
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DETROIT BOLT T-SHIRT - COAL
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ATLAS SPEAKER T-SHIRT - BLACK
$36.00

CANDLES

Handcrafted in Chicago by FRET12 – candles
that strike the right note between mood and atmosphere.
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COFFEE

From soundcheck to sunrise – fuel up with a Chicago classic.
The perfect blend of Metric x FRET12.
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BOOKS & MAGAZINES

From music history to coffee, from tour stories to underground culture, we’re proud to stock printed goods from around the world.
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GREEN ROOM CANDLE

[Handmade in Chicago by FRET12 // Birch Bark, Fig, and Bergamot]

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DEEP CUTS CANDLE

[Handmade in Chicago by FRET12 // Driftwood, Juniper, and Tobacco]

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CAMPFIRE ACOUSTIC CANDLE

[Handmade in Chicago by FRET12 // Harvested Sumac, Campfire, and Smoky Vanilla]

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We’ve Done the Digging

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Made On Earth for Rising Stars: The Electro-Harmonix Story
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Synth History Zine: Issue 5
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Record Culture Magazine #11 + Supplement
$38.00
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Bar Brutal: A Cookbook of Revelations
$64.00
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EL BAJÍO: Recipes and Wanderings
$68.00
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Car Ma (Standard Edition)
$36.00
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So Young Magazine - Issue 62
$18.00
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The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake
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ALTER BRIDGE: TOUR OF HORRORS - Deluxe Edition
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Daniel Johnston
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So Young Magazine - Issue 61
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The White Stripes - Complete Lyrics
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So Young Magazine - Issue 58
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SOLO Magazine #15
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Maggot Brain - Issue 20
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So Young Magazine - Issue 60
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So Young Magazine - Issue 59
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Maggot Brain - Issue 19
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CREEM Issue #13
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Listen: The Stages and Studios That Shaped American Music
$65.00
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Artwork crafted in Chicago

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F-Bomb Giclée Wall Art Print by Daniel Tremonti - Black
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The Dozen Giclée Wall Art Print by Daniel Tremonti - Red & Tan
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Analog Giclée Wall Art Print by Daniel Tremonti - Grey & Back
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Mariachi Rider Giclée Wall Art Print by Daniel Tremonti - Black
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The Hateful Eight Photography Print by Daniel Tremonti
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The Loud Giclée Wall Art Print by Jeremy Blake - Burnt Orange
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THE SALT HARVEST ART PRINT
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FRET12 x EarthQuaker Devices: Fuzz Art Print
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F-BOMB PENNANT - Denim
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SIMPLY ANALOG PENNANT - NAVY BLUE
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I MISS MY OLD STEREO PENNANT - LIGHT GREY
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MARIACHI RIDER ART PRINT - LIGHT
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NOMAD SKULL ART PRINT
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THE BRONCO ART PRINT
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GRIZZLY TONE ART PRINT
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STRING THING ATLAS ART PRINT
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106 MILES ART PRINT
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STRING THING PHOTOGRAPHY PRINT
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WINGMAN ART PRINT - DARK
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WINGMAN ART PRINT - LIGHT
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GUITAR SUPPLY

Shop the FRET12 curation of electric and acoustic guitars crafted by PRS Guitars, Furlan Guitars, Aluminati Guitars, and more.
GUITARS
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AMPS
AMPS
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PEDALS
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PARTS & ACCESSORIES
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
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FRET12 SESSIONS

Neptune's Core

Neptune’s Core swung by the FRET12 shop to preview their excellent new record Pivot. Like many of Chicago’s new crop of indie rock bands, they find inspiration in the fertile 90’s scene, but they add distinctly sophisticated songwriting that is emotionally direct and musically ambitious.

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FRET12 SESSIONS

POPS MAGELLAN

Brazilian bassist, producer and composer Pops Magellan brought her unique blend of new-age, punk, and funk to the FRET12 Shop at the Salt Shed.

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FRET12 SESSIONS

FELLER

Hot off the release of their debut album,Sound Colored Penny, which has been described as 25 minutes of non-stop, calculated power, Feller stopped by to record a scorching FRET12 Session.

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FRET12 SESSIONS

The Back Alley

The high-powered Chicago indie rock quintet, The Back Alley, stopped by on a quick break from their spring tour to chop it up at the FRET12 shop and record a session.

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The FRET12 Journal

FRET12 Sessions: Neptune's Core

FRET12 Sessions: Neptune's Core

Neptune’s Core swung by the FRET12 shop to preview their excellent new record Pivot. Like many of Chicago’s new crop of indie rock bands, they find inspiration in the fertile...
FRET12 Events: Windy City Smokeout

FRET12 Events: Windy City Smokeout

The String Thing tied up its bandana and threw on a 10-Gallon Stetson as the FRET12 Team opened an exclusive, backstage pop-up at Chicago's top country music festival, Windy City...
FRET12 Sessions: Pops Magellan

FRET12 Sessions: Pops Magellan

Brazilian bassist, producer and composer Pops Magellan brought her unique blend of new-age, punk, and funk to a FRET12 Session at the FRET12 Shop at the Salt Shed.

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1357 N Elston Ave Suite 165, Chicago, IL 60642

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Fridays from 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 11am to 6pm. And most Salt Shed events.