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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.
06/03/2026
Warm, layered, and ready for wherever the night goes.
đź’ĄExplore the Green Room Candle collection:
https://f12.link/2662-GreenRoom-Collection
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
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
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.
Dan Sullivan of NadNavillus / will be performing songs from Upper Constant today at the shop! Stop by during Summersalt Market at the .
05/31/2026
Alec from and in the shop with his new fret12 electric stars cap!
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 .
05/29/2026
The hours you put in, immortalized in the strings you played.
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.
05/28/2026
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Address
1357 N Elston Avenue #165
Chicago, IL
60642
Opening Hours
| Friday | 12pm - 5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 5pm |