MIXWAVE, the boutique plugin company founded in 2021, is known for meticulous, artist-driven re-creations of real hardware developed directly with each artist to capture the exact gear that defines their sound. Previous partnerships include Sleep Token and Spiritbox.
Today, the company is pleased to announce it has partnered with guitar virtuoso *Yvette Young* for an exclusive plugin.
Young is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and visual artist widely regarded as one of the defining guitar voices of her generation. Frontwoman of math rock band Covet. She has developed her signature fingerstyle and two-handed tapping from a classical foundation in piano and violin. She also earned a BFA from UCLA.
Yvette’s plugin is a complete rig with nine of her favorite effects pedals, plus the amp and cab she has used in the studio and on stage for years.'
It also marks the first time a female guitarist has launched her own plugin.
Duane Betts has been surrounded by music his whole life. And he's been in the shadow of his father -- a music force of nature. But during his hang with John Bohlinger, Betts explains he's come to terms with his family's legacy now standing from a place of pride. That peace has allowed him to flourish in his own right recently creating his best work yet in the 10-song collection, Isle of Hope, that was released June 12 on Sun Records. Letting go isn't easy, but Betts serene acceptance proves its a worthwhile practice.
PRS Guitars today announced the Jon Jourdan Limited Edition, a single-pickup, single-control guitar. Modeled after Jourdan’s go-to touring instrument, this run will be limited to just 200 guitars in 2026. Currently touring with Mammoth, Jon Jourdan also has his own band, To Whom it May, and has played in the solo project of Sevendust’s Clint Lowery.
The Jon Jourdan is an all-mahogany guitar with a single PRS Metal pickup in the treble position and single volume control. Jourdan typically plays with the volume control wide open, so he also had it moved to the tone pot’s traditional location, ensuring he won’t hit it when going all out on stage.
“At the end of the day, my guitar is a tool. I want it to do exactly what I need it to, so we took out all the ‘extra’ stuff I don’t need. This guitar sounds huge and is incredibly fun to play. There’s something about taking out any unnecessary wiring and removing the neck pickup so its magnets aren’t pulling on the strings that makes it feel alive. I can’t imagine anyone playing this guitar having a bad time,” said Jon Jourdan.
Other specifications include a 22-fret Pattern Regular mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and PRS adjustable stoptail bridge. In keeping with the guitar’s clean aesthetic, there are no inlays on the fretboard itself, but the guitar does feature green Luminlay sidedots so players can quickly mark fret positions.
The guitar will be offered in both Gunmetal Metallic and Platinum Metallic finishes.
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If Breedlove’s Bend, Oregon-made Roots series is designed to celebrate the uncluttered essence of the acoustic guitar, few combinations fit that mission better than the rosewood, spruce, mahogany, and ebony that make up the concert-sized RTC-SRe. Small enough to feel intimate to the touch but large enough to flex some muscle, the non-cutaway, pickup-equipped, rosewood installment in Breedlove’s Roots Series has enough Goldilocks bona fides to be a workhorse for players working across many styles.
Solid From the Start
The guitar I tested came out of the case ready to work, with low action and impeccable attention to detail. Those details include a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, a Honduran mahogany soft C neck topped by a 20-fret African ebony fretboard, and a pinless African ebony bridge. The concert body measures 19.87" in length, 15.37" at the lower bout, and 11.28" at the upper bout, and has a slim 9" waist. Body depth tapers from 3 1/4" at the neck to 4" at the tail. The nut width measures 1 3/4" and the scale is 25 1/2". Breedlove nickel tuners and the LR Baggs HiFi pickup system round out the very straightforward yet elegant hardware and electronics package.
The pinless bridge, where the strings pass through much like a top-loader electric, is one of those details that probably doesn’t factor into many purchasing decisions—but maybe it should. While it’s hard to tell how much it contributed to the Breedlove’s lively tone, it certainly didn’t detract from it. And with no slack and no pins to pop loose, it’s definitely user-friendly. I’d like to see more guitars make this design choice. It’s attractive, too.
The RTC-SRe boasts a gloss finish that brings out the character of the wood without overwhelming it, and overall, the guitar is what I would call handsome—smart-looking but not ostentatious. Combined with the black binding and centered dot inlays, the vintage toner in the top finish gives the guitar a ready-for-the-stage appearance right out of the case—whether you go up there wearing rhinestones, broken-in jeans, or a tailored suit. No matter what you wear, the superior fit and finish are easy to see, too.
Excellent Execution
The RTC-SRe is a smooth player, thanks in particular to that impeccably low action. I would place the neck’s C profile and dimensions right in the middle of the heft spectrum, and the its satin finish made position shifts easy. The neck width, starting with the more OM-like 1 3/4", is ideal for me—wide enough to make room for clean arpeggios, but not so wide that it requires fatiguing stretches.
The attention to detail isn't just visually pleasing—that same craftsmanship makes this Breedlove a joy to play and a pleasure to hear. Rosewood and spruce is many players’ favorite tonewood recipe for a reason: It delivers solid bass, clear midrange, and present high end. In the RTC-SRe’s concert body dimensions, the mid-forward tone results in plenty of jangle, which seemed to get brighter as my attack got stronger, especially with a pick.
But the RTC-SRe can get mellow, too. Played gently, it delivers a warm, pleasing “mmmm” sensation, especially in the midrange. A lighter attack also gives the lovely overtones room to speak—and do they ever. I slid from A to D on the G string with the open D lightly droning, and the sympathetic overtones blossomed. The sound of even these simple moves is addictive and revealed a lot about the guitar’s potential to develop a dialog with the player. And as much as I enjoyed running through the things I'd deliberately chosen to test specific capabilities, the Breedlove put me deep in stream-of-consciousness mode—letting the guitar's voice guide me toward new ideas, or new perspectives on old ones. In general, a light touch makes the Breedlove respond beautifully and reveals much about the width of its tone spectrum. Plucking with fingertips, picking with fingernails, brushing, snapping—each technique brought out a different color.
The tension of the 25 1/2" scale also gives the strings a tight feel and strong attack. I like to play in alternate tunings, and this guitar performed exceptionally in drop D and DADGAD. The punchy low end—impressive for the guitar’s size—also made those tunings ring nicely without getting muddy. Back in standard tuning, the rosewood-and-spruce combination and concert-size body resulted in flatpicked lead lines that were articulate and clean. I heard a little more glass than I might have in, say, a mahogany guitar of the same size. And there’s definitely less thump and boom than what you hear from a larger, rosewood-backed guitar. Even so, the RTC-SRe exhibits great balance for any rock, pop, jazz, or folk styles that benefit from clarity.
Simple, Straight Line to Amplification
That clarity also translates well through the electronics. Plugged in, the LR Baggs HiFi system delivered a clear, natural amplified sound. Through both an acoustic amp and direct recording setup, the pickup retained great note separation and dynamic response without sounding overly compressed or harsh in the high end. The tone and volume controls, by the way, are mounted discreetly inside the soundhole, keeping the guitar’s lovely lines intact.
The Verdict
Clear, balanced, and very well built, the Breedlove RTC-SRe delivers everything a premium guitar should, taking traditional design cues, mixing them with more unique touches and executing them with excellence. At $2,999, the guitar is a significant investment, but the top-quality construction, easy playability, and genuinely appealing tones justify the price tag.
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Roots Concert E Sitka/Rosewood
Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Rosewood Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Vintage Toner
Featuring brand new, world exclusive interviews with Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and narrated by Norah Jones, the new official podcast Speaking In Tongues, offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of TheRolling Stones’ highly anticipated new album, Foreign Tongues released globally on July 10 via Capitol Records.
Over six episodes Speaking In Tongues takes listeners inside the studio on an intimate and exclusive journey tracing the story of the inspiration, writing and recording of the new album. Starting in the wake of the band’s 2023 universally acclaimed Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds, Mick, Keith and Ronnie will reflect on their songwriting process, studio techniques and the creative influences and collaborators that shaped Foreign Tongues.
Utilizing exclusive behind-the-scenes studio outtakes and never-before-heard new songs and with TheRolling Stones as their guides, listeners will hear how riffs became songs, how lyrics took shape and discover how the band navigated the challenge of staying true to their remarkable legacy while pushing forward creatively.
Alongside the band the podcast also features contributions from producer Andrew Watt and The Cure’s Robert Smith and Steve Winwood (who both appear on the new album) and the record’s cover artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn.
The series is presented by lifelong Stones fan (and sometime collaborator) Norah Jones.
Speaking In Tongues is a Cup & Nuzzle Production
for TheRolling Stones and Polydor / UMG /Capitol Records
SPEAKING IN TONGUES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS
FIRST EPISODE GOES LIVE ON JUNE 25, 2026 [SUBSCRIBE]
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