A new generation of tone, Yosemite Stratocaster® pickup sets are engineered using a mixture of alnico 4 and alnico 2 magnets, along with plain enamel coated wire, for expressive, well-defined sound that's highly musical and dynamic. Designed to sound rich and articulate in every combination, this trio of calibrated single-coil pickups includes a reverse-wound/reverse-polarity (RWRP) middle pickup to reduce hum. Flat-staggered pole pieces increase the output without compromising the high end, letting the instrument's natural voice shine while the shellac coating controls runaway feedback without compromising response.