Honoring a Legend: A New Chapter in the Journey of HOMER Volkstem

Behind every major decision lies a story and emotions that are not easily conveyed. This is what HOMER Indonesia has recently shared through an official announcement regarding the future of one of their flagship guitar lines, Volkstem. For local guitar gear enthusiasts, this decision comes as both a surprise and a deeply emotional moment.

The decision to discontinue production of the original Volkstem design is no small matter, especially for Ari Sosianto (affectionately known as ATS, guitarist of Padi Reborn). Since the early days of his musical career with Padi, the Fender Telecaster body shape has been an inseparable part of his journey for over 20 years. For a musician, an instrument is more than just a tool on stage. The Telecaster has silently witnessed:

There is a strong emotional bond between a musician and their instrument. The tonal character, iconic shape, history, and the stories behind the Fender Telecaster have long been a primary source of inspiration in ATS's musical journey.

Changing the design direction of a product that is so deeply ingrained certainly brings great dilemmas. However, genuine love for a work of art also means understanding and respecting its historical value. For ATS and HOMER Indonesia, honoring history does not mean ceasing to love its original form. Rather, out of such profound respect and admiration for the history of guitars worldwide, they chose to take a wise and principled step. As the philosophy they firmly uphold states, a true artist is not only judged by their ability to create something new, but also by how they appreciate the great works that have inspired their life's journey.

This discontinuation of the old design is not an end, but rather a starting point for evolution. In the future, Homer Volkstem will continue to live on, but with a new face and identity. This new identity is born from accumulated long-term experience, creative processes, and a deep love for the world of guitars. Ultimately, a guitar is not just about its physical shape, but about the story, soul, and craftsmanship created together with the instrument.You can read the full story and official statement via the video A major decision for the future of HOMER Volkstem on the official HOMER Indonesia YouTube channel.