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.
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 you part in the fight against string waste and breathe new life into your dead strings.
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 SESSION - Mclusky
Welsh post-hardcore act Mclusky swings by the FRET12 shop to perform a career-spanning set.
Nathan Graham – FRET12 Sessions
Chicago-born singer-songwriter Nathan Graham performs three songs live at the FRET12 shop.
FRET12 SESSIONS - Friko
Chicago indie act Friko performs highlights from their brand-new record in this FRET12 Session.
FRET12 Sessions: Ganser
Chicago-based post-punk quartet Ganser performs “Lucky” and “Emergency Equipment and Exits."
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
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