STRING THINGS

This week, we'll be shining the spotlight on one of the music world's most underrated talents: Clint Lowery. While he is largely known for his main bands "Sevendust" and "Dark New Day", he has also put out plenty of solo material. We'll be showcasing the fast-paced riffs and solos for his 2012 single: "Biggest Fan".

We're showcasing a cover video portraying a classical take on a classic rock tune with a classical nylon string played by a classically-trained Swedish musician, paired elegantly with the timely and very-recent news of a most-special anniversary and internet-wide celebration of one of the most iconic albums of all time, "Back in Black."

AMP DISTORTION VERSUS PEDAL DISTORTION WITH BRIAN WAMPLER It’s one of the most time-honored questions in all of guitar, and a topic proven to get guitarists arguing: is amp distortion...

THE NEW NORM,  #ATHOME 2020 is certainly an interesting year to say the least, especially for musicians. Thanks to social media however, it's never been easier to stay connected with...

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Well, I must hand it to Sweetwater for going above and beyond in going up close in a whole new way with the guitar duo of Killswitch Engage....

Established in 2008, we're venturing into new territory in 2020 here at FRET12.com. Built upon the love of guitar, we're a favorite for not only guitarists, but all musicians, producers,...

STRING MAKING So, what’s in a string? Arguably the most unsung part of any guitar, these simple metal windings create the link between the mind and audible noise. You can...

Tim talks influences, Clutch's new record "Book Of Bad Decisions" and the state of the record business.

Douglas Park - Chicago, IL

Pepper talks about reuniting with COC after an 8 year hiatus and how coming together produced "No Cross No Crown".