BISHOP x CRITICAL POWER WAND TATTOO MACHINE REVIEW/WAND COMPARISON

Bishop x Critical Power Wand Tattoo Machine Review and Wand Comparison
This has been one of my most requested videos from you guys so I’m excited to share my review of Bishop Rotary’s latest tattoo machine and collaboration with Critical Tattoo, the Power Wand.
I wanted to wait to make this video until I had enough time using the Power Wand to give a fair review rather than just a first impression. After about six months using this tattoo machine, I’m ready to share my feedback on it.
From the price to pros and cons, to my take on the two sizes of batteries and comparing the original Bishop Wand to the Power Wand - I share my thoughts and opinions in this video.
While I am sponsored by Bishop Rotary, I’m not getting paid to make this review. These are my honest thoughts on the Power Wand and I hope it helps you decide whether or not this is a machine you’d like to add to your collection.
Let me know which video you’d like to see next by commenting below. The options this time are:
• Revisiting past machines
• Why do we only use one machine
• A day in the life
Links:
BISHOP x CRITICAL POWER WAND FULL SET
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BISHOP x CRITICAL POWER WAND
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BISHOP x CRITICAL BATTERY PACK
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[@McVilla1N]

Only speaking from experience and knowing both machines and have worked with both machines I really haven't found a video that explains it the best quite like this. My type of dude always trying to better himself and his knowledge of the art.

[@stiffrakoonink]

Why do we only use one machine and/or revisiting...I recently found your channel, and already you have given tons of value, I truly appreciate the time you put into these, PLEASE keep them coming--Thanks again!!

[@richardrodriguez-lj1uf]

Thank you for being honest. I would love to hear you talk about what machine you recommend for stippling as its the smoothing gradient ive seen in any tattoo in my opinion. Thanks again!

[@nicktylertattoo]

Hey man I love your stuff and IG. Would you be willing to do a video that demonstrates the situations/styles each wand is best for? Like a head to head on shader vs packer in area like dot work, fineline, pepper, smooth b&g etc... So we can visually see the differences. Right now I have a packer and I'm finding it hard to justify throwing down on the shader Much love man

[@gallosantiago4776]

yeah man that video is coming for sure, im getting a packer powerwand soon gonna do the comparison with that one since the machines run pretty much identically

[@2shadywitit546]

Dude u missing out if u dont have the battery pack i recommend the one from critical their solid, the freedom u get wit these wireless pens tho its a game changer for sure

[@nicktylertattoo]

@@2shadywitit546 I have the power wand?

[@tmadden4951]

Bro your look is so clean I was wonder if you even have tattoos.... phew you do

[@JOKE485]

I have the packer and the shader. I bought the packer first because it’s more allround but ended up getting the shader too because my style is fineline, pepper and b&g. Some blowouts definitely occurred with the packer when finelining sadly. Had the sol nova unlimited 3.5 before it.

[@dawidkargul]

Hi, why did you switch from sol nova 3.5 to bishop?

[@JOKE485]

@@dawidkargul Because for me the Sol nova unlimited was too advanced. I didn't like that I couldn't read the voltage accurately. It also was difficult to wrap and weighted a lot more too. I do like the Sol nova motor more than the Brushed motor the wand shader has though. And the Sol nova battery costs 10 bucks rather than 300 bucks from the Powerwands. But I feel a lot more comfortable with my Bishop machine rather than the sol nova unlimited I had. Hope this helps.

[@inked_boy3346]

so you would say that do fineline is better with the shader?

[@joantorres_]

Great review, me gusta muchísimo tus vídeos, un gusto tus explicaciones sobre el uso que haces de estas máquinas, me han ayudado

[@gallosantiago4776]

thank you so much! hopefully at some point i do one in spanish!

[@steelcityx99x]

Thanks for your videos, all very informative and well made. I am just starting out with tattooing but want to invest in a quality machine rather than get frustrated practicing/learning on something of lesser quality. Mainly black/grayscale to start, illustrative-to-realistic styles. Which machine is the most diverse for me to start with…liner, shader, packer? (I understand that I’ll eventually own all 3). Thanks

[@nizwop566]

Go with the packer because it does everything, then once you completely improve in black and grey realism get the shader

[@kjen124]

Ordered it today!

[@AlexandrosNikolakis]

I would like to ask.Should we chare the battery all the time or wait till it gets to zero and the charge it?I have themachine but i use mostly the rca but i dont want the to get faulty...

[@CHUEYINK]

Bought the packer $650, comes with cord. Bought a wireless battery supply that's similar too Bishop's, $60. Going strong for a year now.

[@gallosantiago4776]

its a great set up man i really like the newer bishop battery

[@Medink]

Check out the InkClaw battery that has a button that goes on the grip and allows you to stop and start the machine without changing your hand position on the machine. I love them!

[@ABMARDJ]

Good review. A day in the life next vid.

[@gallosantiago4776]

thanks brotha!

[@odddoll_1516]

If you were to invest in just one machine, what would you purchase first?

[@gallosantiago4776]

right now probably the powerwand packer or shader

[@criselement2566]

Revisiting past machines! I seen those Aaron cains! 🤤

[@gallosantiago4776]

lol thats gonna be interesting

[@jacenburchell683]

Great review! I have the packer and shader and thinking of getting that battery. I'm really interested in a wireless foot pedal as well. Have you had any experience with them?

[@gallosantiago4776]

i dont, i really like running the constant but if you do get it lmk

[@jacenburchell683]

@@gallosantiago4776 I'm just starting out and still on the practice mats at this point and dont have e much experience with the pedal. I figured it would be a safer way to shut the machine off rather that searching for that little button.

[@JOKE485]

@@jacenburchell683 hey Jacen, i’ve bought the pedal. It’s really good for when you’re lining. I feel a lot more confident with it. Also, goodluck with the ben fisher course :)

[@jacenburchell683]

@@JOKE485 Thanks! I might have to give it a try. His course is really good!

[@JOKE485]

@@jacenburchell683 love the course, also love seeing a friend from the course hanging around and learning Aswell. Keep it up ☺️

[@stylo4595]

I’m a Chicano tattoo artist which majority of my work is prison/chicano style tattoos. Does anyone know which bishop wand is preferred to have a softer/detailed result as well as fineline/pepper shading ? I am looking to upgrade my machine but would like some advice on which works better

[@Lea-ic5jx]

Hello! I want to buy the bishop power wand full set and I need to know the measures of the package and the weight beforehand. Thank you so much!

[@jackpetersen7231]

is it necessary to have more then one machine? i wanna do some line work, shading, and packing. only in black ink

[@ianmoth5197]

Hi,can you shade as smooth with the packer as you can with the shader or does the packer hit harder?

[@gallosantiago4776]

Definitely hits a little harder but I can get pretty close with the packer but overall the shader is a little smoother

[@jackpetersen7231]

Im all new to this. i have been drawing for years. i really wanna start tattooing. But damn i have no idea about, where to start. What machine should i buy? i kinda feel like i understand the use for dif mm, punch and voltige. what u recommend?

[@Rometor]

My tattoos improved using the Cheyenne 3.5 unlimited.. using the sensi mode. It lets you forget about depth for a while… but it’s all matter of preference

[@luisventura9749]

🇲🇽

[@GravityGamerXCII]

Make more videos please

[@gallosantiago4776]

im working on it

[@jomarfelisilda9679]

i think you should upload more videos sir. thats my opinion

[@gallosantiago4776]

Hahaha that’s mine too buddy

[@bostjanloncaric]

👊👌👍✌️

[@gallosantiago4776]

thanks!

[@dennyurie4038]

That's not true it's the tattoo artist that makes the tattoo look amazing. Dig it's like buying a pair of Jordan shoes everyone wants them cuz of the name and they feel they are the best but at the end of the day. are them Jordan shoes gonna make you play basketball like Michael Jordan hell no. I tattoo myself. self taught and I believe that's the best way my opinion again. I also did 10 years in prison you can give a me tape player motor and a Guitar string and home made prison ink and I will do the same exact tattoo with that as I could with a Bishop wand packer or a flux I have them both and I have the Cnc x we my opinion again the Cnc x we feels better to me its not the tattoo machine it's the artist that makes the tattoo look good... let me ask you this do you think your clients give a shit what your using NO if the tattoo looks Amazing and heals up amazing at the end of the day. I won't ever spend that kinda of money on a tattoo pen with a little motor in a tub I don't understand people that believe the tattoo machine is gonna make you better that's bullshit I will stick with my Cnc X We with a German motor and yes the tattoo machine is from China let me just say this China is killing the tattoo game with their tattoo machines hands down they make are cell phones, I phones TVS just about everything. Bishop wand is not worth the money at all... and that's for real your clients and gonna clap their hands cuz you have a Bishop wand tattoo machine they want a good Artist. It's like painting it's not the brush it's the person people wake up this guy will probably take this down cuz I am telling everyone the truth. Don't waste your hard earned money for something that costs them maybe 100 dollars to make and I believe they are all made in china and if not I know for a fact the USA gets there Parts from China and Japan to build their machines. Look all of this up for yourselfs hummingbird bronc makes a amazing tattoo machines with Swiss motors. Cnc is using the same Motors as Bishop wand real talk Cnc and bronc makes Is quality tattoo machines trust me guys I have been tattooing 15 years of my life.

[@raggiroz]

If You work at top quality, eventually You want to increase the price according to the quality you give, the experience and the material you use. I used chinese machine for 2/3 years, but I cant ask 900 $ for a piece with a chinese machine (unstable, rca connection might broke easily, can’t put it in autoclave, made by tattoo artist for tattoo artist) is like to say I want to be a professional driver but I use the bike. You can do it, but the uber will gain more and give a better service. That said You can do a nice work also with handpoke.