STRING THINGS
Give your guitar pedals the volts they need!
Ernie Ball brings the power to your pedals in one of the lightest and smallest power supplies yet!
IN THE DARK with Dylan Lee
FRET12 proudly presents, the fifth episode of IN THE DARK, at Pilsen's Thalia Hall featuring Dylan Lee-Fulcher from Chicago, IL.
FRET12 Reviews: Hughes & Kettner AMPMAN
We’ve gone from PODs to AxeFXs to Kempers to Helix, all with a smattering of virtual amp sims and plug-ins. Hughes & Kettner is taking things to the next level by condensing the entire rig, speakers and all, into one small, flight-ready box.
Here’s a fresh new take on what may be the ultimate portable guitar rig — for only $400.
IN THE DARK featuring Mike Wheeler
FRET12 proudly presents, the fourth episode of #InTheDark, at Pilsen's legendary Thalia Hall featuring Mike Wheeler - blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, IL.
Weekly Riff from The Sound and The Story - Alter Bridge - "Cry of Achilles"
In this edition of the FRET12 'Weekly Riff', Alter Bridge's very own Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti sit down to do an entire video playthrough of the 2013 song “Cry of Achilles”.
IN THE DARK featuring Jess Price
FRET12 proudly presents, the third episode of #InTheDark, at Pilsen's legendary Thalia Hall featuring Jess Price from Chicago, IL.
Phasers, flangers, delays, oh my! It’s cold outside, so why not ‘Freeze’ those notes?
In a world full of repeats (no pun intended), we want to shine the spotlight on some pedals that do things differently! In this week’s feature, we’ll be taking a look at the Electro-Harmonix “Freeze” - which lets guitarists get even more sustain than Nigel Tufnel’s ‘59 Les Paul!
SONIC SPACES – How to turn ‘just another room’ into your dream music room!
In a time when music has been moved off the stage and very much ‘inside,’ an intimate tour of the home studio spaces of today’s most known players can be just the inspiration you need to help make your own space even more inspiring!
IN THE DARK featuring Taylor Roberts
FRET12 proudly presents, the second episode of #InTheDark, at Pilsen's legendary Thalia Hall featuring Taylor Roberts - lead guitarist and vocalist of the up-and-coming band Riding With Killers, from Detroit, MI.
When it comes to guitar strings, why not try something totally new?
With a surfeit of options at our fingertips, it is truly the best time to be a musician shopping for gear. With no shortage of brands and businesses vying for our attention, it can...
IN THE DARK featuring Dave Specter
FRET12 proudly presents, the first episode of #InTheDark, at Pilsen's legendary Thalia Hall featuring Chicago bluesman Dave Specter. He is a critically-acclaimed guitarist born and raised in Chicago, who has performed with other musical icons like Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Jimmy Johnson, and more!
What do John Mayer, Mark Tremonti, Peter Frampton, Jeff Beck, and Noel Gallagher all have in common?
Just like the mythical beast, it was named after, the Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive is an elusive, mysterious, and fabled creation.