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Electric Dream Machine
Is that the cross section of a Foo Fighter? No way, it’s a tattoo machine. It’s the newest tattoo machine. It’s the best. It’s weight is less than a third of the average machine. It’s carved out of solid aluminum. It’s much less painful to the tattoo collector than the classic machine. It’s got two methods for mayhem: while it’s the first air-powered tattoo machine in the world, it’s got an attachment which allows it to also run on electricity as well. It’s the “Neuma Hybrid Tattoo Machine” pokin’ through.
The Fear. The common consensus amongst fear-based citizens of planet earth is that getting a tattoo would be totally scary. It hurts to get a tattoo. It rips your flesh apart! With the Neuma Hybrid, you’ve got a bit less to fear. The unique process with which the ink is bonded with the skin allows for significantly less pain to be administered en route.
The weight. An excellent, aged, greasy, strange, ink-covered tattoo artist has gotten used to the weight of a tattoo machine, whichever one they use. The new artist, especially those with a dainty hand, will have 2/3rds easier a time lifting the tool and keeping it steady. The tool is extremely light.
Double down. The most versatile ink-spitting machine thus far. This post is on the second edition. The first was only air, which was wonderful but not as feasible for the traveling tattoo artist, as air compressors aren’t especially airplane-friendly.
Here’s the sleekness. See all the pics and read the press-release paragraph below, and tell us if you’re still petrified of permanence.
Designer: RKS Design
59 Comments »
Eric says
Sounds cool but it really doesn’t explain to me in layman’s terms how it creates a tattoo with less pain. I like the air compressor idea though, actually can’t believe that hadn’t been done before… seems like the logical choice to me.
Jimmy says
Oh By the way, the machine looks tidy..
billgeogge says
it dose not use different needles it dose not run at a different speed it dose not go any less deep into the skin than the other machines so there is only one reason a artist would buy this machine he or she wants to distract the client from the little thing called his or her artistic ability!
PEOPLE WHO SWEAR BUY THESE THINGS ARE TOOLS
pain level is the same and as far as the whole “autoclave” aspect of these well if you bag your machine and disinfect afterward you wont need to that i know only one artist who has given someone a life threatening infection and guess what he had a numa machine even tho he had a clean machine the rest of his set up was filthy and you could not pay me to get work from him
dan says
Everything you said is true, except for 2 major things. 1. Artists who use these aren't tools. 2. This machine is extremely light weight which drastically cuts down on hand and shoulder fatigue. My buddy and I are both artists and he bought one and he loved it but I didn't know what to think. I usually take a break after about 1 1/2 hours, then he convinced me to try it and I noticed the difference immediately, I was able to go 4 hours straight and that was because my eyes started getting tired. I have 2 of them now and I love them, and when you're able to get through a tattoo faster because you're not in pain the client is happier, you're happier, and your business grows….mine has. So before you bash new technology to hell just try it and see what you think.
Radhika Seth says
I have been wanting to get a tattoo done for ages, but the fear of the pain kept me back till now. Reading about this model makes me wanna get it done pronto!
Ron D says
Looks awesome!
Kayla says
Totally! This gun is amazing! My first taylt was done with this gun!
Confucius says
Nothing to worry about Radhika its all hype! Doesn’t hurt at all
The tattoo gun was long overdue for a makeover and RKS has done a good job here.
roy says
a tattoo is a tattoo. I’ve got around 50 hours in done with this machine. this machine doesn’t feel any different to me than anyother machine. The artist is either heavy handed or not.
MadCow says
Sweet, if ID doesn’t work out, we can all be tattoo artists now.
Aphonic says
This is incorrect. It is by far not the first air powered tattoo machine in the world.
I’ve been getting tattooed by air powered machines for two years now and have seen them for over four years.
As far as the light weight aluminum, I’ve also seen ads in tattoo magazines for billet and regular aluminum tattoo machines for many years as well.
This company is either completely ignorant to tattoo culture and sundries or just enjoys a good lie.
Anyways, decent looking machine, and being tattooed by an air powered machine isn’t really much different pain wise than an electric powered one. It’s still a needle poking into your skin sorry to disappoint the guy commenting above me.
Barb from RKS says
Hi Aphonic –
You’re right that the Neuma Hybrid isn’t the first pneumatic tattoo machine. The full press release explains that it’s a major re-engineering and redesign of the Neuma2 (or n2), the machine you’ve seen in action. So while the Hybrid’s younger sibling, the n2, was the indeed first model, Neumas remain the only air-powered tattoo machines out there.
Still, a sweet write-up!
Thanks, Yanko!
Aphonic says
Thanks for the clarification Barb. I wasn’t intending to sound overly critical, (reading my comment again I did come off a little harsh).
However, looking at your products, the machine used on me looks nothing like your products.
Either way, I have some fantastic portrait pieces on me done entirely with a pneumatic machine. While I don’t find the pain factor to be any different, I do find that the noise is less than standard electric machines which makes the over all experience in my opinion, slightly more enjoyable. (Assuming the compressor is put in a soundproofed or sufficiently away from the studio space).
Shannon says
Neuma actually put out the first air powered machine… I was working at a convention several years ago when it was introduced, this one is just their newer version. As far as the whole aluminum thing, it’s great for an air powered machine but it absolutely sucks for a regular machine because it’s an awful metal for conducting electricity.
Soooo, they’re not so ignorant.
Best wishes,
Shannon
Shannon says
Ah, I just read the replies, I see that someone already mentioned that about this being the new version…
ta2Nu says
I would just like to let you know that the maker of this machine and the people who put there names on the patent… Carson Hill and Guy Aitchison are two of the best and inavative artists in tattooing today. This machine is freguently used by many MANY professionals including world famous portrait artist Nikko Hurtado. Ignorant to the tattoo culture?, i think not.
Alex Blais says
Those are actually a sweet alternative to the conventional tattoo machine. The only difference I was able to see is that it’s somewhat a little less noisy when you operate it with compressed air but there’s not much of a difference… actually, to get you started to use those with the air system will cost you an arm and a leg…
QabilLibra says
My wife had her tattoo done with something like this… apparently using air means the needle moves in a more controlled way and isn’t subject to spikes in electricity on an unconditioned line. Because it’s smoother and the needle always goes in and out at the same depth, the tattoo is clearer, the pain is less and the tattoo heals faster. or so I’ve heard….
bucklefilledbird says
As a tattoo artist (not a tattooist) I honestly can’t see this being a viable alternative for many types of tattooing styles… maybe your little butterflies and line lettering tattoos it can work for, but the same basic logistics were used by Spaulding & Rogers back in the late 80′s when they tried to revolutionize the tattooing industry with their new machine… which almost everyone in the tattoo industry hates.
certain styles of shading require so much more tweaking and adjusting of spring tension, contact points, aperture bar length, coil sizes, even the metal itself that the machine is made from.
lizard says
i’d recommend checking out the gallery of Neuma images — [amuen.com] — it’s hardly full of ‘butterflies and line lettering’
OMG_Kitties says
As someone that is in the process of researching his next round of body art, I find this fascinating. I am not an artist or a tattoo expert, but none the less, this is cool and would love to experience one myself.
Tattoo Artist says
The machine works fine, but it takes a lot of skill and practice to get a stunning tattoo, especially without a lot of pain.
greasy strange guy says
a needle putting pigment into skin is the same no matter how its applied, i’m sure this machine works, and have seen them work, but to slander traditional styles of application kinda makes me not want to use these, plus, the ones i have seen are harder to use due to the sloppy wobble that occurs at the “armature bar”.
and this does not help your cause,”"”The weight. An excellent, aged, greasy, strange, ink-covered tattoo artist has gotten used to the weight of a tattoo machine, whichever one they use.”"”
thanks for calling us greasy and strange..
i will never buy one of these.
Jimmy C says
You just called yourself greasy and strange just now, you hypocrite. That's not the way to change people's minds.
Jimmy C says
You just called yourself greasy and strange just now, you hypocrite. That's not the way to change people's minds.
Supek says
Machine looks very nice, unlike the “normal” ones. But it still “hurts” beeing tattooed. But it is surely the pain and pleasure at the same time, and that is the most wonderfull. About the design? It is innovative, and if i would start tattooing people i surely would use that kind of machine.
Good work
Brennan says
Since I’ve never tattooed anything I’m going to have to guess here…
Wouldn’t making it lighter make it harder to control?
I am a photographer, and it’s a common practice to weight your camera so it isn’t all over the place. Making it heavier means it takes more energy to move, making it more stable.
Would it be the same with tattoos?
Trock says
Yes it does make it harder to control. These machines do not work as well as a coil machine, they are slow and less efficient. The are more machines that work a lot better. This device has more flaws than advantages. I know I’ve owned all the neumas old and new. Their are many other devices that use rotary type tattoo like the neuma. Again, none of that means anything. A good tattooer can work with anything, as they understand their equipment. Some equipment like this could be designed better in my opinion.
vidal says
where can i buy one ?
Barb from RKS says
Hi vidal…
To find out more or buy a Neuma Hybrid, go to http://www.myneuma.com.
vidal says
oh and making it lighter would not make it harder to control..it’ll be like using a pencil to do the tattooing..easier for the artist to work with…and according to the makers…easier on the client…:)
greasy old artist says
Haha according to the maker it wont be harder to use? I don’t think coil machines are going anywhere. I haven’t used a Neuma at all but I like a nice sized chunk of cold ruled steel or copper in my hand when I’m working, I would feel pretty faggy working with something like this… It doesn’t look practical
byron says
hey does anyone know what type of grip that is on the neuma machine? and where i could get one??
byron says
hey does anyone know what type of grip that is thats shown on the neuma machine? and where i could get it??????????
Monica says
Hi Byron,
The grip is an image, you can use any standard grips or needles with Neumas.
byron says
hey does anyone know what type of grip that is on the neuma machine? and where i could get one??
byron says
hey does anyone know what type of grip that is thats shown on the neuma machine? and where i could get it??????????
Monica says
Hi Byron,
The grip is an image, you can use any standard grips or needles with Neumas.
byron says
yeahh i know, but the grip it has makes it look slick and stufff….and i was just wondering if it was possible to buy the specific grip on the picture
byron says
yeahh i know, but the grip it has makes it look slick and stufff….and i was just wondering if it was possible to buy the specific grip on the picture
K1Ng5p4d3 says
Nikko Hurtado may have had some paper thrown his way to endorse Neuma machines, and he even may use them from time to time, but almost every video ive seen him in, he’s doin his thing with a conventional machine. Personally, I dig the Neuma n all, and more power to the industry for constantly looking for the next big thing, but for me, I just can’t get a feel for the damn things. I miss the weight of a hefty ass iron frame in my hands man. I’d miss the sound that my machines make way too much, especially cuz I build my own machines mostly and the work I put in to make them sound so sweet makes it mean that much more lol. Anyways, more power to ya, but keep your Neuma. They’re just too damn cookie-cutter for me…
K1Ng5p4d3 says
Nikko Hurtado may have had some paper thrown his way to endorse Neuma machines, and he even may use them from time to time, but almost every video ive seen him in, he’s doin his thing with a conventional machine. Personally, I dig the Neuma n all, and more power to the industry for constantly looking for the next big thing, but for me, I just can’t get a feel for the damn things. I miss the weight of a hefty ass iron frame in my hands man. I’d miss the sound that my machines make way too much, especially cuz I build my own machines mostly and the work I put in to make them sound so sweet makes it mean that much more lol. Anyways, more power to ya, but keep your Neuma. They’re just too damn cookie-cutter for me…
Heather M says
The Neuma Hybrid is able to cause less pain during the tattoo for a very good reason – which you will find out should you actually TRY ONE!
The machine does not have a motor on it, therefore it does NOT cause as much vibration. The oldschool electric machines have coils (motor) attached to the actual machine. This causes a LOT of vibrations – trust me, I’ve used the electric coil machines for most of my tattoo career.
The Neuma Hybrid (or the original Neumas) do not use coils, in fact, their power source is not attached to the machine, and so it does not vibrate hardly at all – thus, the vibrations do not travel down the needle, into the customer’s skin, causing a lot of damage to the tissues in order to get the ink in there.
Same needles, same tips, tubes and grips – yes – but vibrations are cut literally 90% so not only does your client not suffer so much for their ink, the artist’s hand and wrist does not suffer at all!!!
And another thing – because of less vibrations from the machine itself, that little liner needle you use? Can get MORE FINE DETAIL than with the electric coil machines. If you have not tried them, you will never know!
I’ve been using the Neumas since they were invented about six years ago; in fact I have had a lot of other tattoo artists sneer at the machines, because they refuse to try them – which also means they will never know the amazing differences!
Heather M says
the lighter weight means you don’t have to counterbalance with a heavy grip. It actually still has a bit of weight to it, but the balance, though lighter, is perfect; since I’ve been using them for 5 years I am used to the lighter weight and can achieve amazing things that with the heavier electric coil machines I could not do simply because my wrist and hand hurt so much. I get much better control with the Neuma machines. Period.
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Heather says
Well said, Dan!
I agree. I needed to find something to ease my wrist/hand fatigue; the Neuma machines are almost too good to be true and I would have missed out on all the benefits (which are many) if I had not tried them for myself.
To judge fairly, one must actually try them!
Heather says
The Neuma has been around for over 6 years. I started researching them when they first came out; bought one within a year (the second generation, called N2′s, which looked quite a lot different and did not sport a logo for the first year or two. The new hybrid machines, which you see pictured above, are the latest breed, on sale for about two years now.
So could it have been that you saw the older machines and didn’t recognize that they were all made by Neuma?
At any rate, if you prefer the traditional coil machines, by all means, if you trust what you are working with, and like the weight, it’s not as if you can’t do an amazing tattoo with whatever equipment you trust!
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