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
  
• Seafoam HD Powder Coated Finish
  
• Custom Hand Wound 8 Wrap Coils with Purple Reflective Tape
  
• Polished 24k Gold Plated Deluxe Hardware
  
• Gold Plated Pure Copper Contact
  

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.
  
• Setup with O-ring Spring Setup for more power and consistency with higher voltage use. If O-Ring is removed they will stronger and slower at lower voltage. 
• Great for fast color packing or gradation with 5s to 13s, turn up for 15s
• Made in the USA

NEW Dan Kubin V3/24 Sidewinder!

The most significant update to the V3/24 Sidewinder is the added (and optional) Needle Bar Tensioner. This added tensioner eliminates the need to use a Rubber Band, improving all around machine performance and results. Tensioner reduces spitting and increases power. These machines can be used with or without the Tensioner, it is detached by simply removing the thumbscrew and taking it off the machine. 

Aside from the added Needle Bar Tensioner, this new version of remastered V3 Sidewinder is dialed in and updated with various improvements to increase machine longevity and consistency. 

The V3/24 follows the same concept as the past V3r, but with a focus on what makes a Sidewinder a Sidewinder.  Hard hitting, effortless, and zippy.  -Intended for experienced artists who don’t want to mess around.

RCA Specifications:

• RCA version is wired for the harder hit mode only using RCA connection. If using a clip cord on this version, they are wired opposite of the standard clip cord version, use Positive side DOWN for hard hit, Positive up for a more muted hit.
• This RCA motor housing was designed around a Critical Universal battery pack, but fits with most battery packs I have tried, such as Musotoku, Ink Claw, and Papa.
• This will also work good with a right-angle RCA cord.
• Clip Cord option still works, it is just wired backwards.
• The position of the battery makes the machine’s balance point much more forward, like a pen.

Machine Specs:

• HD Seafoam Powder Coated Brass Frame with 24k Gold Plated Hardware and Motor Cover
  
• DK Thumbscrew, new Armature Bar, and updated Stroke Wheel for improved performance
• The renowned rotary liner.  Effortlessly sink any size line by just grazing the skin.
• The motor is the same as the  V2-V4 and V7 Sidewinder, which has proven the test of time.  It has been a favorite of the long time Sidewinder collectors.
• Vice-Lock that easily tightens on nearly any tube
• Great for all varieties of Line Work or as a Fast Shader/Packer
  
• Timing mark on the cam and frame for setting the impact screw. (Just like the V5 and V6)

• Marked stroke dial so you can easily play with the stroke without fear of losing that sweet spot.  You can’t make it too long or too short

Machine Setup:

• Standard Needle on Bar:
  • Needle Bar Tensioner - when setting up your needle and tube, position needle tensioner in desired position depending on the amount of tension you want to add to the needle bar. Adjust position by loosening the thumbscrew and then tightening when you reach desired tension. 
  • Rubber Band alternative setup - Loosen / remove thumbscrew to take the needle tensioner off. Then when setting up the machine, wrap a thick rubber band around the motor cap and across the front of the machine to add needle bar tension. It is recommended that you use Thick Rubber Bands and Dan's Perfect Nipples. 
    
• Cartridges: wrap a rubber band around the motor cap and over the top of the armature bar to counteract the cartridge's upward tension. Thick or standard rubber bands both work, it will just depend on the tension of the cartridge membrane or band to determine with rubber band provides the proper counter resistance.
  

V3R and V3/23 Sidewinders are engineered, designed, and tested by Dan, milled in his most trusted machine shop in Kansas City, then built by DK certified trained technicians at the Workhorse facility in Michigan. All other models are built by Dan and his team in Kansas City. V3/23s go through rigorous QC checks and are all ran through our testing machine to lightly break in. One year warranty on all models. V3R and V3/23 are serviced by Workhorse, all others are serviced by Dan or one of his certified technicians found on his website.

*Special Edition Black Friday Machine Kit at special pricing! Never before offered Modern Classic Combo Tattoo Machine Kits, plus optional armature bar fixture!

Seth Ciferri Modern Classic Combo Machine Kit - COMBO Kit includes one frame with geometry to build and setup the machine as either a Liner or Shader. Kit includes both Liner and Shader Armatures and Springs. 

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 :)

Technical Specs:

• Lightweight CNC Cut Aluminum Frame
• Highly Durable, Oxidation Resistant Anodized Finish
• Deluxe Blackened Steel Hardware, including Pinch Tightening Front Binder and Inlaid Steel Rear Binder for a Better Connection
• Side Facing Guillotine Vise, great for use with Disposable and Steel Tubes
• Inlaid 1/4" Iron Coil Yoke for Better Performance and Less Vibration
  
• 1" 8 Wrap Custom Soldered Coils plus 1/4" Yoke
  
• Liner and Shader Armature Bar Included 
  
• 2 Liner and Shader Spring Sets
  
• All Screws you'll need PLUS necessary wrenches 
  
• Washer Package including all washers needed (steel, fiber, and shims)

Liner typical specs:

• Medium Quick Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 140-145 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 3's to 11's No Problem
• Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!

Shader typical specs:

• Medium Speed with a Solid Hit
• Running 105-110 Hz at 6V Unloaded
• Pushing 5's to 11's No Problem
• Weighing in at a mere 5.5 ounces!

*Comes with or without our Armature Bar Fixture. 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.

Here are a few words from Seth on the evolution of his "Classic":

*BLACK FRIDAY Special Edition run at special pricing!

Aaron Cain Roundback Shader Ver 2.0, based on the OG Sand Cast Iron Roundbacks Aaron did years ago, now CNC cut with a few improvements!

- New CNC Cut Iron Frame
- 2 Tone Distressed Green Powder Coat Finish
- Standard Workhorse Blackened Steel Hardware
- 1" 8 Wrap Custom Dyed Money Coils
- Long Stroke with a Medium Hit
- Running 100-105 Hz @ 6.5 V unloaded
- Pushing 5's to 11's no problem
- Weighs 6.45 Ounces
- MADE IN THE USA