CryoTone™️  Guitars

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​What makes Wathen CryoTone™ Guitars different?
It is a result of our proprietary Deep Cryogenic Process'. In essence, when a metal object is cast or formed for the first time its microstructure is randomly set, with flaws, while the metal cools and hardens. Wathen Deep Cryo rearranges the granular structure with tighter grain alignment and filling micro pits. This process greatly improves the quality of the metal by resetting the jumbled molecular structure to become more uniform and even. Our process' lead to a wide range of benefits for each of the individual parts of the guitar and a better overall product. The result is greatly improved tone and reduced resistance for a cleaner, clearer, and richer sound.

In addition, Wathen’s Deep Cryogenic process manipulates the cellular structure of Tonewoods. This Cryonized™ treatment dries out the green moisture, in essence, relicing the guitar from the inside out. This process takes the instrument farther than simply speeding up the aging process but actually improves the quality of the Tonewood.

Our proprietary process uses the natural moisture sap and resin within the Tonewood to create a more resonant and sweeter sounding instrument.

After individually processing the specific components with unique procedures, Wathen completes each guitar with precision. Each instrument is meticulously hand rubbed with linseed or Tung oil (depending on color) to create a thin but protective finish that allows the wood to breathe, have excellent feel and a wonderful smooth finish. Linseed and Tung oil soaks into the surface, accentuating and protecting the wood. The guitar can be rejuvenated anytime through the years by simply wiping the wood down with a fresh coat of oil.

NOTE - Wathen never applies the commonly used nitrocellulose lacquers or polyurethane finishes on any CryoTone™ instrument. These finishes are like putting a plastic blanket on tone.

Wathen CryoTone™ Guitars include:
  • Our own Cryogenic processes that makes Hardware like Bridges and Nuts have clearer richer sound transfer
  • Wathen Cryonized™ Tonewood processing greatly improves resonance qualities and stability
  • Hand rubbed Oil finishing that allows the wood to breathe and sing unimpeded
  • Comfortable Thin 60s style Neck Profile
  • Optional Polished Stainless Steel Frets
  • CryoTone™ brand Single Coil  Alnico Pickups
  • Locking Tuners
  • Classic 3 way Switching Standard
  • Made in Kemah Texas
“The Cryotone guitar is rich and expressive. The way the body resonates is like a guitar from the 50s.  Maybe even more than my vintage guitars.“ 

​John Bohlinger