instead. The initial Squier models were launched on July/August 1982. Over time, the Squier series slowly evolved to include original model designs and production has moved from Japan to various other Asian countries such as Korea, China and Indonesia. These guitars were massively successful and some of the Squier guitars were turned into Fender guitars. See also Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Stratocaster Starcaster by Fender Fender Bullet References External links Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Musical instruments brands Musical instrument manufacturing companies of the United States Fender electric guitars Defunct manufacturing companies based in Arizona String instrument manufacturing companies