FRET12

FRET12 FRET12 is born from a shared passion for guitar and nomadic tour culture. All-access. Rock N' Roll.

From studio to stage and everywhere between, FRET12 peels back the curtain with content that provides a raw, behind-the-scenes look into Rock N' Roll Artists and culture today. "The Sound and The Story" documentary series boasts never-before-seen interviews, storytelling and in-depth coverage of some of today's most influential Rock artists.

Looking back at when brought their Sonic Sessions into the shop for an evening with — the kind of night where the perf...
06/02/2026

Looking back at when brought their Sonic Sessions into the shop for an evening with — the kind of night where the performance feels closer than the stage usually allows. Photos and the full story is now live in the journal.

đź’ĄJOURNAL: https://f12.link/955-ReturnToDust

The ritual looks different every time. Candle lit. A record you know by heart. Coffee going cold while you change your s...
06/02/2026

The ritual looks different every time. Candle lit. A record you know by heart. Coffee going cold while you change your strings. Something to read that gets your head right.

This collection is inspired by those moments.

đź’ĄView Collection: https://f12.link/2662-GreenRoom-Collection

Heads up — shop hours have shifted.💥Walk in Fridays 11am–5pm and Saturdays 11am–6pm.💥We’re also open for most Salt Shed ...
06/01/2026

Heads up — shop hours have shifted.

💥Walk in Fridays 11am–5pm and Saturdays 11am–6pm.

💥We’re also open for most Salt Shed shows and events: concerts, markets, Open House, and more.

Find us in the Salt Shed Fairgrounds.

05/31/2026

Dan Sullivan of NadNavillus / will be performing songs from Upper Constant today at the shop! Stop by during Summersalt Market at the .

Alec from and in the shop with his new fret12 electric stars cap!
05/31/2026

Alec from and in the shop with his new fret12 electric stars cap!

Dan Sullivan of NadNavillus / Navillus Guitars performs songs from Upper Constant and talks about where the music comes ...
05/29/2026

Dan Sullivan of NadNavillus / Navillus Guitars performs songs from Upper Constant and talks about where the music comes from — and what it takes to build the instrument. This Sunday at 12pm at the FRET12 shop during Summersalt Market at the .

The hours you put in, immortalized in the strings you played.
05/29/2026

The hours you put in, immortalized in the strings you played.

05/28/2026

We welcomed Mike Rubin of into the FRET12 shop to perform “Holding Out.” He shared the sadly relatable story that inspired it and broke down how it comes together on guitar for The Sound and The Story.

đź’ĄWatch the full performance + breakdown on YouTube. Link in bio.

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05/28/2026

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1357 N Elston Avenue #165
Chicago, IL
60642

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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