Introducing New Guest Builder: Guy Le Tatooer

Guy (/ɡiː/) is a world-renowned tattoo artist celebrated for his powerful, timeless tattoos executed with unparalleled precision, skill, and speed. As a second-generation tattoo artist who grew up in a tattoo shop in New Caledonia, Guy has spent most of his life traveling the globe, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures he has lived in across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Throughout his journey, Guy has specialized in large-scale work, known for his ability to cover substantial areas quickly while minimizing healing time for faster recovery. His unique approach to tattooing led him to modify and build custom machines that run at higher voltages—allowing him to work rapidly while delivering the strength needed for extensive pieces.

In collaboration with Guy, we’ve had the privilege of updating his Om machine, optimizing it for his intense style. By incorporating mini coils and reducing its size and weight, we have maintained the speed and power crucial to Guy's technique, while enhancing efficiency to run the machines in a more reasonable voltage range.

Whether you’re familiar with his work or experiencing it for the first time, Guy Le brings a fresh and formidable approach to tattooing that embodies both artistry and innovation.

Highlights:

• Liner and Shader Pair of Machines
• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Guy Le Tatooer
  
• High Polished Nickel Plated Finish
  
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Red Reflective Tape
  
• Polished Nickel Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Pure Silver Contact
  
• One-Off Custom Hand Engraving by Guy Le
  

Liner Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Guy tattoos
• Running  around 125-130 Hz Unloaded
• Guy prefers to run these hard at 8-9 Volts, but they also work well at lower voltage at 6-8 Volts for a bit less aggressive tattooing
  
• Great for single pass quick and solid lines with 5s to 11s, turn up for 14s to 18s
  
• Made in the USA

Shader Specifications:

• Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Guy tattoos
• Running  around 115-120 Hz Unloaded
  
• Guy prefers to run these hard at 8-9 Volts, but they also work well at lower voltage at 6-8 Volts for a bit less aggressive tattooing
  
• Great for fast color packing or gradation with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
• Made in the USA

Introducing New Guest Builder: Guy Le Tatooer

Guy (/ɡiː/) is a world-renowned tattoo artist celebrated for his powerful, timeless tattoos executed with unparalleled precision, skill, and speed. As a second-generation tattoo artist who grew up in a tattoo shop in New Caledonia, Guy has spent most of his life traveling the globe, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures he has lived in across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Throughout his journey, Guy has specialized in large-scale work, known for his ability to cover substantial areas quickly while minimizing healing time for faster recovery. His unique approach to tattooing led him to modify and build custom machines that run at higher voltages—allowing him to work rapidly while delivering the strength needed for extensive pieces.

In collaboration with Guy, we’ve had the privilege of updating his Om machine, optimizing it for his intense style. By incorporating mini coils and reducing its size and weight, we have maintained the speed and power crucial to Guy's technique, while enhancing efficiency to run the machines in a more reasonable voltage range.

Whether you’re familiar with his work or experiencing it for the first time, Guy Le brings a fresh and formidable approach to tattooing that embodies both artistry and innovation.

Highlights:

• Individual Shader Machine
  
• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Guy Le Tatooer
  
• High Polished Nickel Plated Finish
  
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Red Reflective Tape
  
• Polished Nickel Plated Deluxe Hardware 
  
• Pure Silver Contact
  
• (No Engraving on the Individual Polished Om Machines)
  

Shader Specifications:

• Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Guy tattoos
• Running  around 115-120 Hz Unloaded
  
• Guy prefers to run these hard at 8-9 Volts, but they also work well at lower voltage at 6-8 Volts for a bit less aggressive tattooing
  
• Great for fast color packing or gradation with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
• Made in the USA

Joshua Bowers Big Can Rotary Tattoo Machine

Highlights:

• 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
• Black Zinc Finish
• Deluxe Brass Hardware
• Now with Bowers Brass Weighted Wingnut for better balance

Specifications:

• Runs best around 7-7.6 Volts
• Pushes any grouping with ease
• Weighs 4.75 oz

Made in the USA

A few words from Joshua about this machine: 
Super smooth and consistent machine. Powerful through the whole stroke but designed to back off slightly in the middle and back end of the stroke to prevent overworking the skin. Super versatile, great for color saturation, blending, and even black and gray. Plenty of stroke to hang out for nice traditional whips or back it up and increase the voltage for smooth saturation. Has a penetrating stroke down to 4 volts which is great for stippling.
Joshua Bowers Big Can Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram

Juan Puente OG Shader

The day has finally come...we now have a Juan Puente Workhorse model! Still built and tuned by Juan, these machines are CNC cut instead of welded and have the standard basic Workhorse finishing touches.

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
• Workhorse Red Oxide Finish
• Deluxe Black Hardware
• Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Standard Heat Shrink Coils

Specifications:

• Slow Speed with a Solid Hit
• 100-105 Hz at 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing up to 13's All Day
• Weighs 8 oz

Made in the USA

Juan Puente OG Shader - Black x Black

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron Frame
• HD Custom Black Finish
  
• Deluxe Black Hardware
• Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Standard Electrical Tape Coils
  

Specifications:

• Slow Speed with a Solid Hit
• 110-115 Hz at 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing up to 13's All Day
• Weighs 7.2 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Edition Juan Puente OG Shader Machine Kit

Kit includes all parts needed to build a great tattoo machine...but, it does not include the skills to build a great tattoo machine, sorry not sorry :)

Components:

• CNC Cut Iron Juan Puente Frame
• Blackened Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Hardware
• Swing Gate Vise Guaranteed to lock tight on any tube
• 1.25" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils
• Shader Armature Bar
  
• 2 Spring Sets with each kit
  
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches (you will need a Phillips screwdriver though)
  
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Typical Shader Specs:

• Slow Speed with a Solid Hit
• 110-115 Hz at 6 V Unloaded
  
• Pushing up to 13's All Day
• Weighs 7.2 oz

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture and Alignment Tool. We recommend picking one up if you do not have one, it is by far the best way to assemble your armature bar and springs with proper alignment and tightness.

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Limited Black Purple Flake Edition

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C.

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
• Black with Purple Sparkle Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe 24k Gold Plated & Black Hardware

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA

Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader!

Limited Edition Electric Blue x Gold Hardware

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• 1" Custom Reflective Pink Keg Coil
• HD Electric Blue Powder Coat Finish
• Deluxe 24k Gold Plated Hardware

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blend
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Gold x Gold Edition

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
• Polished 24k Gold Plated Frame
  
• 24k Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA

Limited Adam Ciferri v3 Ghost Dog Shader

Nickel x Nickel Edition

A few words from Adam about this machine:
"The Ghost Dog Shader is tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing. Weighing in at a mere 6 ounces, this is a machine that punches way above it's weight class. Perfect for tattooers who like the weight of a rotary machine but prefer the feel and performance of a coil machine"
-Respectfully, Adam C

Highlights:

• CNC Cut Iron with the highest precision and care
• 1" Custom Reflective Keg Coil
• Polished Nickel Plated Frame
  
• Deluxe Blackened Binders with Nickel Plated A-bar and Thumbscrew

Specifications:

• Tuned for all-day, every-day street shop and/or custom tattooing
• Good for Color Packing or Color Blends
• Medium/Quick Speed with a Solid hit that easily pushes 5's to 13's...also able to push very large groupings if you bump the volts up a bit
• Runs 110-115 Hz @ 6.5 Volts Unloaded
• Weighs 6 oz
  

Made in the USA

Limited Eddy Deutsche Blade Runner Shaders!

Highlights:

• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Eddy Deutsche
  
• Antique Nickel Plated Finish
  
• Black Deluxe Hardware
  
• Nickel Plated Copper Contact
  
• Eddy Deutsche Magic
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Purple Reflective Tape

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Eddy tattoos
• Running around 110-115 Hz Unloaded at 6.5 - 7.5 V
• Great for fast color packing with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
  
• Weighs about 7 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Eddy Deutsche Blade Runner Shaders!

Highlights:

• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Eddy Deutsche
  
• Polished Bronze Plated Finish
  
• Black Deluxe Hardware
  
• Pure Copper Contact
  
• Eddy Deutsche Magic
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Eddy tattoos
• Running around 110-115 Hz Unloaded at 6.5 - 7.5 V
• Great for fast color packing with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
  
• Weighs about 7 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Eddy Deutsche Blade Runner Shaders!

Highlights:

• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Eddy Deutsche
  
• Antique Nickel Plated Finish
  
• Polished Nickel Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Nickel Plated Copper Contact
  
• Eddy Deutsche Magic
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Red Tape

Specifications:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Eddy tattoos
• Running around 110-115 Hz Unloaded at 6.5 - 7.5 V
• Great for fast color packing with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
  
• Weighs about 7 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Eddy Deutsche V2 Blade Runner Shader

Limited Eddy Deutsche V2 Blade Runner Shaders now in a more compact frame! Same great power and precision, less weight and bulk. 

Highlights:

• Precision Machined Iron Frame Designed by Eddy Deutsche
  
• Polished Nickel Plated Finish
  
• Polished Nickel Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Pure Silver Contact
  
• Eddy Deutsche Magic
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Green Reflective Tape

Specifications:

• Medium / Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Designed to run like Eddy tattoos
• Running around 115-120 Hz Unloaded
  
• Eddy prefers to run these hard at 7-8 Volts, but also work well at lower voltage for a bit less aggressive tattooing 
• Great for fast color packing with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
• Weighs 6.5 oz

Made in the USA

Limited Joshua Bowers 24k Gold Aluminum Big Can Rotary

Highlights:

• 3 Piece Bolt-Up Body
• 24k Gold Body, Spring Deck, and Vise
• 24k Gold Plated Hardware

Specifications:

• Weighing 4.4 oz
• Runs best around 7-7.6 Volts
• Pushes any grouping with ease

Made in the USA

A few words from Joshua about this machine: 
Super smooth and consistent machine. Powerful through the whole stroke but designed to back off slightly in the middle and back end of the stroke to prevent overworking the skin. Super versatile, great for color saturation, blending, and even black and gray. Plenty of stroke to hang out for nice traditional whips or back it up and increase the voltage for smooth saturation. Has a penetrating stroke down to 4 volts which is great for stippling.
Joshua Bowers Big Can Care Instructions

Joshua Bowers Rubber Band Placement Diagram