Why the Fender Tidepool Finish is Such a Great Look

I first saw a fender tidepool Stratocaster sitting on a guitar stand at a local shop and immediately felt like my bank account was in some serious trouble. There is something about that specific shade of blue—or green, depending on how the sun hits it—that just grabs you. It isn't as flashy as a neon finish from the eighties, but it's definitely not as boring as a plain black or white guitar. It hits that sweet spot of looking modern while still feeling like it belongs in the classic Fender lineup. ...

May 19, 2026 · 7 min · Perlman Marinela