The Josefina Handwound Troposphere Stratocaster pickups are a set of single-coil pickups designed by Paul Waller in the Fender Custom Shop and hand-wound by Josefina Campos. They are known for their sweet, underwound tone, providing more headroom for overdriven sounds and allowing clean tones to shine. The set includes a bridge pickup wound with 50s-style formvar wire, a reverse-wound/reverse -polarity middle pickup, and a neck pickup wound with 60s-style enamel wire. Each pickup is hand-signed and dated by Josefina Campos, and the set comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Key features and specifications:
Hand-wound by Josefina Campos: This ensures a high level of quality and attention to detail.
Calibrated set: The pickups are voiced to provide balanced and musical tones across all positions.
Underwound design: This results in a sweeter, more open sound with increased headroom.
50s/60s style windings: The bridge pickup uses 50s-style formvar wire, while the neck pickup uses 60s-style enamel wire, offering a classic tonal palette.
Reverse-wound/reverse -polarity middle pickup: This provides hum cancellation in positions 2 and 4.
Alnico 5 magnets: These provide a clear, dynamic sound with good string definition.
Hand-beveled pole pieces: This helps to create a smooth and balanced string response.