John Squire’s 1990s Lindert “Thumbs Up” Locomotive

This American-made Lindert Locomotive T guitar (often called the “Thumbs Up” model due to its headstock shape) features a solid-body electric with a single-cut design somewhat reminiscent of a Telecaster, but with Lindert’s unique styling – including a thumb-shaped headstock and distinctive soundhole cutouts. Squire’s Lindert, circa 1996–97, is brown and cream in color with two humbucking pickups​.^[1]

Acquisition

Lindert guitars were known for their offbeat looks and were used by a few Britpop-era guitarists. Squire picked up the Lindert Locomotive around 1997, likely as a fun addition to his arsenal during The Seahorses. It may have been given to him by the company or acquired while recording the Seahorses album.

Notable Usage

The Lindert became famous for its appearance in The Seahorses’ “Love Is the Law” music video (1997) – Squire plays it throughout the video​.