O-Larn Stratocaster

The Squier Artist Series began in 2002 with the Tom DeLonge Stratocaster, featuring a minimalist design that mirrored the Mexican Fender model. It soon evolved into the Regional Artist Program, which produced signature models in countries where artists had strong local followings. The first was the O-Larn Stratocaster in Thailand (2008), featuring a single volume knob and Hot Rails pickups. This was followed by the Sham Kamikaze Stratocaster in Malaysia (2009), distinguished by a reverse headstock, reverse-staggered pickups, and Kamikaze’s signature. In the same year, the Simon Neil Stratocaster launched in Europe, replicating Neil’s Custom Shop ’60 Strat with mixed AlNiCo pickups designed for tight midrange punch. Building on this approach, Ehsaan Noorani of India received a Squier model in 2011, tailored with a narrow, shallow neck for smaller hands. Across the program, Squier combined affordability, region-specific designs, and artist-inspired features, enabling local guitarists worldwide to access signature instruments while connecting with their favorite musicians.