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FRET12 GUITAR SUPPLY

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

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SIMPLY ANALOG - BLACK
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BOLT Tote Bag - Concrete Grey
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SONIC NEEDS
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CAFÉ ROYAL BOOKS — Notting Hill Sound Systems
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VINTAGE & RARITIES: 333 COOL, CRAZY AND HARD TO FIND GUITAR PEDALS
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ANALOG - BLACK
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METRIC En Masse Medium Roast Coffee Beans
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METRIC Big Riff Dark Roast Coffee Beans
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DEATH BY AUDIO GERMANIUM FILTER PEDAL
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GAMECHANGER AUDIO PLASMA PEDAL
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ANALOG
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CAFÉ ROYAL BOOKS — The Post-Punk Years 1987-1990
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DUST & GROOVES V2: FURTHER ADVENTURES IN RECORD COLLECTING
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EARTHQUAKER DEVICES HOOF V2 - HYBRID FUZZ
$179.00
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FRET12 SONIC NEEDS TEE - MIDNIGHT
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Portables: A Visual & Historical Exploration Of 222 Vintage Portable Turntables
$110.00
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SONIC NEEDS HOODIE - SLATE BLUE
$75.00
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WE'VE COME SO FAR: THE LAST DAYS OF DEATH BY AUDIO PHOTO BOOK
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Pedal Junkie Notebook - Dotted
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BOLT Tote Bag - Concrete Grey

$84.00
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FRET12 // CHICAGO

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Chicago-made staples. Road-tested and stage-ready.

RACER LOGO HAT - BLACK
$36.00
THE FAT F CREW NECK - BLACK
$75.00
FRET12 SOCKS – LIGHT GREY
$12.00
FRET12 // CHICAGO

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Chicago-made staples. Road-tested and stage-ready.

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SIMPLY ANALOG - BLACK
$36.00
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106 MILES TEE - CHAMBRAY
$36.00
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ANALOG - BLACK
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FRET12 SONIC NEEDS TEE - MIDNIGHT
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BUCKING BRONCO TEE - PEPPER
$36.00
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MARIACHI RIDER - BLACK
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DETROIT BOLT TEE - COAL
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ATLAS - BLACK
$36.00
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GUITAR SUPPLY AT THE SALT SHED TEE - PEPPER
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GUITAR SUPPLY AT THE SALT SHED TEE - RED
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FRET12 NOMAD TEE - BLACK
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FRET12 RECORDS LOGO TEE - DENIM BLUE
$36.00
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STRUNG OUT '08 REISSUE TEE - BLACK
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MARIACHI RIDER - WHITE
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FRET12 STOCKYARDS TEE - BLACK
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STRING THING TEE - PETROL BLUE
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STRING THING ARCH TEE - BLACK
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THE FAT F TEE - ACID WASH
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LOUD TEE FRONT - BLACK
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PEDAL JUNKIE TEE - FADED BLUE
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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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CANDLES

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

NATHAN GRAHAM

Chicago-born singer-songwriter Nathan Graham
performs three songs live at the FRET12 shop.

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LIFEGUARD

It was an all-Chicago affair as hometown heroes LIFEGUARD made
the second city proud at the Salt Shed. Check out the FRET12 recap.

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FRET12 SESSIONS

GANSER

Chicago-based post-punk quartet Ganser performs
“Lucky” and “Emergency Equipment and Exits."

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Thundercat live at the Salt Shed
LIVE AT THE SALT SHED

THUNDERCAT

We were in awe of Thundercat's groovy basslines as the Compton-born maestro held the Salt Shed in the palm of his hand last weekend. Check out our FRET12 photo recap below.

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The FRET12 Journal

FRET12 Sessions: Finom

FRET12 Sessions: Finom

With Finom, Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham come together to create genre defying experimental rock, indie pop, bouncy art rock — whatever combination of adjectives best suggest a band with...
The Dead Bolts - Full Session | FRET12

FRET12 Sessions: The Dead Bolts

The Dead Bolts play captivating indie-alternative with a no-nonsense, rollicking vibe that's entirely Chicago. Hear them blast through songs from their excellent sophomore album, Beau Monde during their FRET12 Session.
FRET12 Sessions: Djunah

FRET12 Sessions: Djunah

The one-of-a-kind, one-woman-show known as Djunah stopped by our shop for an intense performance of songs of her albums Femina Furens and Ex Voto.
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Artwork crafted in Chicago

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MARIACHI RIDER - LIGHT
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ANALOG
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NOMAD SKULL
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THE BRONCO
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GRIZZLY TONE
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STRING THING ATLAS
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MARIACHI RIDER - DARK
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106 MILES
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STRING THING PHOTO
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LOUD
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WINGMAN - DARK
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WINGMAN - LIGHT
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PEDAL JUNKIE
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BMF
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SONIC NEEDS
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THE TRAVELER
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GOLDEN STRING THING
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TOUR VANS
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THE GAUGE
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THE DOZEN
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Earthquaker Devices

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Death By Audio

Death By Audio hand-builds mind-bending effect pedals in Queens, NYC—pushing sonic boundaries with bizarre tech and a lifetime guarantee.

Gamechanger Audio

Gamechanger Audio redefines music-making with radical, high-quality effects—merging daring engineering, originality, and cutting-edge design.

Earthquaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices builds handcrafted pedals in Akron, Ohio–infusing experimental sound with analog soul for tone chasers, noise freaks, and sonic explorers alike.

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1357 N Elston Ave Suite 165, Chicago, IL 60642

Shop Hours
Fridays and Saturdays 12pm - 8pm. And most Salt Shed events.