I put 1000 hours on a Cheyenne Sol Nova and here’s what happened!!

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Always use membraned cartridges for staters. Barrier film covering the entire grip, cut a small hole for the cartridges, clipcord sleeve over that taped on to the film trailing over the rest of the machine and then some vet wrap (coflex tape) over that for proper grip. Hopefully that makes sense, once the machine is unwrapped use a high level disinfectant like cavicide on the outer surfaces and cord. Sounds complicated but is actually extremely easy and safe to keep your machine completely clean and have no chance of cross contamination.

[@curtiscarlson8958]

I hear that whirring noise even when I am not tattooing, either that or frogs and crickets....ahhh tinnitus.....Reminds me of a buddy who would ask strangers, "Pardon me, do the voices in my head bother you?" What a way to start a conversation.

[@curtiscarlson8958]

Oh my, that is loud, does it grind coffee too?

[@john_darkly]

Hey dude love your reviews. I purchased a Sol Nova after getting to try out my coworkers - I switched from a Xion. The level of precision feels higher, it feels faster, the motor feels stronger, and the vibration feels less. As to the sound of the noise, it could very well be the motor being overworked potentially. The manual says not to run the machine over 12.6 volts which 12.2 volts is pretty high and might be putting additional strain on the motor after 1000 hours even if it is technically within the operating parameters. As a side, i noticed many cartridges - even very high quality carts - will leave some small tiny pieces of plastic in the drive bar area of a machine. I noticed this happened with my xion, and I noticed it happens with the Sol Nova as well. I think the grades of plastic used in the cartridges are not meant to completely withstand the friction and heat they are receiving during the tattoo process. Some of those tiny bits of plastic may be getting pushed up into the drive bar mechanism area and motor? I do clean out that little space as best I can with Q tips and lightly dipped in alcohol or such. But we arent able to actually open the machine further than that. The Sol Nova for me has been a real game changer for me personally and I use it on every tattoo. That being said I do also use a DK DMC machine to push some larger groupings and for specific whip/stipple effects.

[@DEADPIGE0N]

Got my solnova a few weeks after your first video on it. Mine was super silent and smooth from the start and has not changed yet. However I don’t have 1000 hours on it, perhaps around 300 as my main is a spectra edge x. I hope it lasts tho, as I’m really enjoying it so far and it’s turning in to my main device.

[@studio3365]

Its the spring inside that is loosen boys...

[@jayrockskelly]

That's great, thanks very very much. Ya do perfect reviews. Appreciate it. Rock on

[@artmadzart1339]

Much appreciated Anthony!

[@coetroy]

I think your perspective is great, we do need to think about things in those terms. Well said!

[@CHUEYINK]

Great points!!! They can't be denied.

[@invin7215]

My Sol Nova became noisy two weeks after I bought it, with a high pitched vibration/rattling noise. I run at 9.5v usually. It still functioned normally, just an awful noise. I tried everything on my end (power supply, footswitch, cartridges, wrap) and the noise wouldn't go away so I sent it in for repair. They told me everything was normal. I got it back, still just as noisy as before. So I just wasted money on shipping and shipping insurance in the end. It still functions fine, and the noise is still there several months later. I think I've gotten used to it, but it was dead silent for the first couple weeks and I wish it still was. Thanks for doing these videos Anthony - perhaps yours has a different issue that they can fix. On the bright side they have a repair center in the US for us Canadians so turnaround time is very fast now.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Invin sounds like I’ve gotten lucky with the amount of use I’ve had on mine then! Thanks for the info, after posting the video and seeing some comments and messages something tells me Cheyenne will claim there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@stabbysean4895]

The Sol Nova Unlimited 4.0mm is good for heavy linework/traditional styles as well!

[@wajih176]

The bad sound is actually from the cam. The bad thing about cheyenne is it’s very difficult to open but if you do open it and lube the bearing with a little amount of super lube the noise will go away instantly. My cheyenne pen became noisy same as yours after 2 years of constant usage and it was out of warranty so I opened it and lubed the bearing and backup spring with super lube and it’s running smooth and silent, same as new. I’m pretty sure if you send them your machine they’ll lube the bearing

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

wajih brian in my case it’s actually a return spring issue although I’m sure the cam isn’t the quietest anymore either

[@wajih176]

Intrepid Tattoo yeah you’re right. The bad can also be with a faulty return spring but I’m not sure if solnova has a backup spring as it’s direct drive running mechanism same as cheyenne thunder

[@NeffTattoo]

It sounds like the hawk thunder after I dropped it on the cement floor... Not good. Something is definitely amiss there. Good luck. I actually bought a Bishop Fantom because of a review you gave on it. I like it but I have a hard time getting away from using the Sol Nova. I love that machine and like you, my work has been a little better and consistent when I use it.

[@charlietrantham2]

What needles do you think work the best for lining and shading? I'm using the 3.5 but seem to have a little issue packing color.

[@blazerjeffgentilezo5454]

the noice that you hearing.. is the bearing on the axist on the motor if you know how to disasemble ..it's easy to replace then your good... thats there mistake by putting small bearing on the motor cartridge is pushing up the axis ... but that brushless motor is super good it will last forever ......

[@ivelinkostadinov2569]

My Hawk pen start doing this noise today. I think its the spring but unfortunately i dont have warranty anymore. I have tried the nova from my girlfriend and my best tattoos i did with the nova so now im going to buy the Unlimited. Thanks for the video

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Ivelin Kostadinov I’ll be doing a full review on the unlimited as soon as we’re allowed to get back to work in my area, I’m looking forward to using it, lots of really cool tech! Also you should still try sending your hawkpen back to cheyenne they’re pretty good about fixing for free or very close to, even if it’s out of warranty

[@FlywheelAcademy]

Great follow up review!!

[@jopa3846]

HI good sir could i ask you a simple question whic rotary would u list as top 5 you have used till now. Thank you for your videos.

[@erioncuka3966]

i like inkjecta for coloring cheyenne thunder for black and grey dragonfly stingray for colors but the best for me is the tattoo machines who have full options like stigma spear so u can change the stroke and the give easly by one click but the thing i dont like to this one is the whole of the needle im also waiting for the new inkjexta x1 full option with bateries also

[@jopa3846]

@@erioncuka3966 thanks alot when is the New one coming out

[@erioncuka3966]

i think next month or next 2 months she cost like 1200 € or $ i cant remember exactly she is full option with 2 bateriea one 1200 mah who can run 6 to 8 hours and the other batery 900 mah who can run 3 to 5 hours u can als change the give and the stroke only by one click check on youtube inkjecta x1 and u can see how nice it is

[@hickbilly1]

Any luck on scoring the axys Valhalla? That sounds like a blender now. Great informative vid as usual.

[@vicentetrevino9508]

Just got it myself its awesome

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Bill Parks thanks man! Every time I’ve tried they’re on back order so eventually I’ll grab one but seems like a wait regardless

[@ericcooper2174]

If you truly put 1000 hours on this machine at say $100/hr you’ve made $100k with it..... it has done you well..... I think you have gotten a ton of value from that initial investment

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Eric cooper agreed, especially since I charge $200/hr

[@bobanderson9712]

I was going to say the same shit lol

[@jamesmitchell9872]

Never used one but as far as the noise is it worse than a coil machines contact screw popping on your leaf spring for 3 or 4 hrs at a time??

[@sendlocation8476]

@Anthony Jenkins - out of all the rotary brands what do you think is the best all round rotary for lining and color packing with very vibrant saturation? Be good to hear ur input as u review alot

[@mattiamantello1208]

Hi man,can I ask you what do you think about this machine to do style like mandala,where the most work is dots and line? And what kind of size are able to push on RL and RS? Thanks if you answer!

[@echy_sketchy9340]

Just checked out your work on ig fucking amazing

[@screwjack00]

Hi Anthony. If could ask what would you say your top 3 machines are, regardless of price purely down to how good they run and preform? Thanks for your videos btw they are a great help.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Maurice O'Neill my top 3 would be Hawkpen, Sol Nova and the inkjecta nano Titan in that order!!

[@screwjack00]

Intrepid Tattoo both hawk pens! Thanks for the reply, it’s a great help 👍

[@michaellee1834]

Homie you rock!

[@lillybomb3518]

Have you used the Radical Lux pen? It’s quite affordable but I’m curious about the quality.

[@mattpardo2557]

I just started using my machine solely. I do more fine line kinda stippley work, most the time. Most things with a 3 r. It’s definitely different but I’m currently liking the results. This video was informative, thanks! I’m not sure if I’m really sold over coil, but it certainly makes easy for travel and gets the job done. I can tell my work looks a bit smoother,even tho that’s not really what I’m shooting for, but my clients along with myself are happy with the results. I’ve tried the new bishop wand and they’re pretty great too. Maybe even a little punchier. I’m not sure if you have any experience comparing the two? I’m rambling, mostly I was going to comment bout the sound comment. It being like a jet loudness, haha. How would you compare the sound of coil machines to what the sol nova sounds or eventually sounds like?

[@mylescritchley5835]

I put a few drops of oil into the drive bar hole and completely stopped the noise

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Myles Critchley that’s a huge tip man thanks, my gut tells me Cheyenne won’t do anything to it under warranty to fix the noise, do you mind me asking what type of oil you used?

[@invin7215]

Interested in this as well - can anyone verify this is safe to do?

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Invin unfortunately it doesn’t work at all, the noise issue is the return spring it’s the first step to catastrophic motor failure, oil would have no effect and if it dampened the noise in some way it doesn’t change the fact that the machine is in failure.

[@erioncuka3966]

oil is not good if he going to the motor u can use inkjecta lube is gona help you better

[@erioncuka3966]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 bro u can send the machine to cheyene and take a new one or say them to put the new motor on it to verify if she have problem with the motor remove the motor remove the cam stroke and rotate the motor axe with fingera and hear the motor noise when is rotated for 3 to 5 seconds if the rotate is solid u just have to change the stroke or the stroke bar may is not streat but u also can use the inkjecta cam stroke u can buy on any tattoo supply if the motor noise have the noise not the same but u hear something stoped when she make one rotate u may need a new motor

[@robramocho]

Like that decor in the room mane! Whats that wall color

[@1Dantrn]

I think you basically just convinced me not to replace the xion with the sol nova. I have had the sol terra since it was released and love that machine. That along with the Xion I don't think I'll invest in the sol nova.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Dan Trueblood yea with the combo of the two I think it’s a safe bet you could skip the sol nova, although I will say it’s a far superior machine to the xion. Performance is similar to the sol Terra but since it’s a pen it has better balance.

[@1Dantrn]

Intrepid Tattoo I ended up ordering a sol nova anyway 🤦‍♂️. Lol.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Dan Trueblood hahaha well it’s a great machine anyway!!

[@KOCHIMAFIA]

Is that good for shading?

[@1Dantrn]

@@KOCHIMAFIA in the Cheyenne series I think the unlimited 3.5 was probably the best for shading. But with the options right now I’d buy the acus hands down #1. There’s nothing else that really compares to it right now.

[@tucsonricanaz3730]

I bought a Hummingbird Bronc a year and a half ago...still works exceptionally. Super quiet. Works just like a Hawk. Only $225 I spent.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

TucsonRican AZ for the 100th time, I would never support a company like hummingbird, they rip off every major manufacturer in the business and steal their designs. Why anyone who calls themselves a tattoo artist would think this is ok is completely shocking to me. If you were putting out original flash spending hundreds of hours and a scratcher in your town was stealing all your shit would you encourage your clients to go to him? Or would you want to break his hands? It’s the same thing, if you’re using a Bronc pen good for you but I’d be embarrassed to share that publicly, support real companies and real tattooers not Chinese knockoff bs.

[@tucsonricanaz3730]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 embarrassed!?? Why? I'd use a homemade fucking machine if I wanted and still blow shit out the water. It Doesnt Matter what in the Fuck you use homie. Get it however the fuck one needs to. THAT is a true artist. Give a fuck about "Real companies" homie. Watch yourself now. Scratchers have more heart anyway than some artists.

[@darkcartelinktattoosuzette243]

Hi, I am currently using the inkjecta flite and cheyenne pen, but i'm not happy with the linework with my cheyenne pen. Would you say it is beter for lining than the cheyenne pen in your opinion? If not which machine would you personnaly recommand for good strong linework? thanks

[@Stauffenberg359]

I never get answers about the best lines machines.

[@vadims331]

Hi again Anthony. My sol nova start taking a piss.every time I switch it on.itc like starts and then stops for less than a second and start running as it should.using PU1.and no matter on what voltage I start with.and then during the work it runs perfect. Doesnt stop .but first time I switch it on it stops and then starts again.

[@charlisierra1910]

for the PU 1 you need a special cable to run the sol nova..or you need the pu4

[@jorgeaservin]

i though that a brushless motor will last much longer than a conventional one, you prove it wrong, may i ask you is the motor in your inkjecta still ok or any signs of wear?, and at this point do you think the sol nova is better than the inkjecta, thanks , as always great videos.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

jorgeaservin my inkjecta is still ok but also has gotten much less use than the sol nova so I don’t feel like I can compare the two in terms of long term use. It’s really tough to say which machine is better, they both have their very strong points and each have a couple weaknesses but if I could only pick one to use from now until I retire it would be the Sol Nova, despite its faults I still think it’s the best machine on the market today.

[@TRUDERR]

How much is warranty on something like this

[@joshm9163]

I can't justify the price. Not when I can get a Bishop or Hard Life Gambler for 600 and made in the 🇺🇸 Thanks for the review though. Always appreciate them.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

JL Meeks thanks man, the only catch is the Cheyenne is far superior to those machines in literally every way so you’re paying a little more but getting a little more. It’s easy to justify machine purchases that make me a better more efficient tattooer I think.

[@joshm9163]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 I think it's a bit disingenuous to say that Cheyenne is far superior. In what way?

[@h20no63]

How to keep this thing clean?

[@michaelthompson9127]

I can't even use my xion it's so friggin slow I run a thunder for every thing

[@Sam-sp7qh]

Michael Thompson my fkirons edge x is in turtle speed I don’t even used anymore

[@brandonevil9416]

idk why this youtube is showing me this a year later but I have a Cheyenne graveyard lol 2 thunders and a sol terra.. they all currently sound like that or worse.. personally I gave up on em.

[@Kolba_Team]

And what about ur sol nova ? Works fine ??? After next 5m

[@defneaksoy1555]

Do you have any experience with inkjecta’s customer service? I’ve been thinking about buying a hawk pen but I don’t want to have to keep sending it back because of the mono plug. Inkjecta’s customer service is going to be the factor that’s going to make me decide, I think

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Defne Aksoy the newer hawkpens have no issues with the mono plug and I haven’t experienced (or even heard of) any issues with the Sol lineup having mono plug issues either. Cheyenne also has changed their service location to the US so it’s much better than I had experienced in the past. That said they’re both great options, I’ve personally never had to deal with customer service at Inkjecta but for me sending something all the way to Australia and back wouldn’t be ideal based on location. With either choice I wouldn’t be expecting to send a machine back within the first three years of work unless you have an insane workload like I do. Hope that helps!

[@defneaksoy1555]

Anthony Jenkins thanks a lot!

[@ricks_tattoo]

my nova stopped working one week after purchase.

[@DamadaTattoo]

12v? What kind of work are you doing at 12v? I barely go above 8-9v with my Cheyenne machines (I feel the hit very hard) Except the sol nova/terra/Luna I’ve got every generation and have never ran my machines so hard.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

DAMADA Tattoo & Body Art Tattooshop Heerhugowaard you can go check out my work on Instagram @intrepidtattoo_anthony everyone tattoos differently, no right or wrong as long as you’re producing good work in a clean environment

[@erioncuka3966]

the rotary machines is not like coils bro the sol nova have diferent motor by the machines u use i suguest 11 for color packing and 12 12.5 13 13.5 for grey wash black and grey depens the sizes of neesles

[@DamadaTattoo]

@@erioncuka3966 I'm working almost exclusively with cheyenne rotary machines for close to 10yrs and have never gone higher than 9v since the Cheyenne Thunder came out. Hopefully when everything gets back to "normal" ill be able to get my hands on one of the newer models. And try it out.

[@erioncuka3966]

@@DamadaTattoo i can work with 3 volt also but the problem u cant understand rotary are not like coils they have engine and the engines are diferent every brand use diferent motors and the cheyenne you use have diferent motor with cheyenne terra and luna ask someone who use cheyenne sol terra and write me back what voltage he use

[@michaelthompson9127]

I just got the nova and ran thunders for 3 years the thunders 10 v for line work. the nova seems to run best at 12v for line work. Shade and packing is higher volts for the nova on cheyenne box than thunders also. Thats what works for me. The machine is worth it if you tattoo slow try the xion its nice but slow for a cheyenne guy.

[@vadimsmirnovz1801]

Does it make any difference which cable u use for sol nova?I mean orange one or the one from thunder or spirit?

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Vadims Smirnovs not that I’ve found no, all the Cheyenne cables are interchangeable

[@vadimsmirnovz1801]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 thnx Anthony mate.i bought a second had one and itc got a black cable from thunder.was thinking if I had to buy an orange one or no.cos on killer ink site they recommend to use an orange ones for a pen and black ones for the spirit and thunder.well if it doesn't make any difference in the machine performance then i dont think I should .

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Vadims Smirnovs no problem man, if it’s a really old cord you might want to consider swapping it for a newer one anyway, the connections might be starting to break down but try it out before wasting money on a new one you don’t need

[@vadimsmirnovz1801]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 I forgot to ask.will disposable grips from pen fit sol nova?

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Vadims Smirnovs if it fits the hawkpen it’ll fit the sol Nova with the exception of the ergo long disposables, I’ve found the ergo round is the best fit for me comfort wise

[@maragarza5013]

I'm eager to hear your reviews of the Sol luna/terra

[@wayakpsy5567]

I have a solnova, It has like 700 hrs in it, and it sounds the same as when I bought it... I noticed that non cheyenne cartridges left a lot of plastic inside because of the friction, and some brands left A LOT, I think that sound might be because of that or maybe running the machine way too fast? Did you use cheyenne cartridges only?

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

wayak psy mine was also fine at 700 hours it’s about the last month or 2 that I really started to notice the issue, I use mainly Cheyenne carts and if I use anything else they’re the same quality, no residue whatsoever and as far as running it too fast I’m well below the parameters of what the sol novas running range is. I think it’s more likely a motor issue than a user issue, thanks for the input though.

[@wayakpsy5567]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 😮 now I'm a little worried... I really like this machine, I had a xion but I didnt like the give knob rattling after a few months because of the friction it had (I think Its a normal thing, Its plastic and theres a metal bar pushing up and down...) The problem was that I asked fk irons if they could sell me the plastic knob. Imposible. I had to send the machine for service Just for some dude to replace de plastic knob... Im in México and that was a pain in the ass. A month later they started selling it 😑 So I sold it and bougth the sol nova... Before buying it I saw your videos and it influenced a lot in my decision. At the moment Its my favourite machine (solnova) no problems at all. Aaaaaand Im waiting for the sol terra to arrive. So yeah... Now Im a bit worried 😂

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

wayak psy I wouldn’t be worried it’s a great machine! I spoke to my main supplier today and she mentioned that the issue is a return spring, it’s not catastrophic and is easily repaired. Repairs like this are just a fact of life using rotary machines, you wouldn’t expect to drive a car for a year with no maintenance so this is similar to me! Just keep an eye on how it’s running and you’ll be fine I’m sure!

[@wayakpsy5567]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 thanks! very nice videos man, I like the fact that you stay neutral in your reviews. Love to see your review on the sol terra, I'll have mine in a week or so. Not a fan of short strokes thats why I didnt get the Luna. ✌️

[@LeroyMustang]

What do you think of the Unlimited???

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Ron McVicar it’s currently collecting dust because we’re not allowed to open due to covid. So far the tech on it seems insane I can’t wait to get to work with it

[@untoldofficialyoutube8563]

I don't support anything from Cheyenne, I had 2 Cheyenne Hawk Pens and they sucked, literally, only after I bought the Bishop Wand Set, now, finally, my work looks professional

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

So what now you just cruise around looking for reviews on the machines you hate so you can give your “looks professional” opinion? lol gtfo 🤣

[@dropdeadinc.customtattoo2537]

I bought the very first rotaty pen Cheyenne made year's ago and the first thing to malfunction was the cord that didn't come with a 90 degree angle at the time. I got a new cord and within weeks the pen itself just died never running it over 5 volts and all within 6 months of purchase. I never used a Cheyenne product again and have bought several much less expensive rotary pens that far outlasted and out performed the Cheyenne. By the way you should never run a rotary pen without a cartridge needle in it as it may damage the plunger/needle bar

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

So you bought the first generation of an unrelated machine to this one 10 years ago and it wasn’t what you expected even though it sounds like you weren’t even using it within the running range and now you’ve sworn off arguably the best machine builders on the planet today. Makes total sense lol. By the way, it causes no damage to the machine to run without a cartridge, the plunger is not wobbling around in a Cheyenne it’s got proper tolerances, a cartridge makes no difference whatsoever. Thanks for your valuable input though.

[@킹댄스-c9t]

have you thought about using direct drive machines? they are silent and very durable.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

킹댄스 yep I’ve used many direct drive machines over the years and some of the machines I’ve reviewed are direct drive, they’re not any more durable than any other type of rotary but I do enjoy working with them from time to time

[@킹댄스-c9t]

​@@anthonyjenkins3335 they are my favorite! my instagram is jhyun.ink i looked up your work in instagram your work is amazing, top class

[@킹댄스-c9t]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 and i think inside sol nova, it's a flat motor with bent push bar. so its like semi-direct drive. i am not 100 percent sure, because cheyennee doesnt reveal their mechanics inside their machines, but some chinese tattoo machine companies have almost identical looking machinnes and they are flat motor, bent pushbar.

[@aceadam1828]

My sol nova is pretty new still just a few months. But i am using it every day for all my shading and color work. And i like it far more then my xion. It feels more precise and i dont have a lot of noise yet. But it has quite a unique sound sometimes. Now i just hope it lasts. No problems with the mono plug either. Also i totally agree with your statement on the value of the sol nova. I think 1000 hours is not that bad. Regarding the different stroke lengh of the new cheyenne machines i have to disagree. I know no one who switches out cams or does anything similar mid tattooing. So most people set up more machines for different strokes anyway because its more convenient. So choosing which stroke fits the task you want the machine for best and sticking with one of them should be fine. It is still very expensive indeed considering they come without a grip tho. Anyway i am really wondering, do you know how many hours a typical rotary motor lasts? I mean someone told me they loose power with the years but i know nothing about that but i am very curious. Also what do you do with your older machines, selling them? Collecting? When do you decide its time for a new machine?

[@richardstone2025]

Ace Adam good question

[@aceadam1828]

Richard Stone i heard 2 years of everyday use from a friend. But he is still using the same pen machine as his only machine for 2 years now and it still packs a punch. Its really hard to judge. Also i feel if you found your setup repairs might be the best option. At this point there is not much improvement to be mase to machines. All this cheyenne sensidrive stuff is completely irrelevant for a skilled tattooer. Just my opinion ofc. Feel free to start a constructive discussion here i am curious what you guys think.

[@Yeame143]

I change my stroke length throughout a session but that's only because I run Stigma machines that more often. The Nova idea isn't original it's a remake of an idea Kwadron came out with. That bent drive bar to keep the motor horizontal. Always wanted to see the dampening effect that has. Must be a good blending machine.

[@sacredlinespolynesiantatto5297]

I have sol nova and 2nd generation hawk thunder and use both Cheyenne power supply and critical power supply. When you use anything other then Cheyenne power supply you run the risk of damaging your machine. Although you can use Cheyenne machines with other power supplies you should be aware of this. There’s a reason why Cheyenne makes their own power supplies. The comparison is obvious. Better work output when the machines run at the specs they were designed to. Stay woke 👀

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Bad_Guy_Tattoo808Hawaii on Instagram Hawaiian I’m not sure who told you that but it’s completely incorrect, using any poor quality power supply isn’t a good idea but someone convincing you that Cheyenne power supplies somehow run cleaner or more consistent power than say a Critical or even an EMS420 is just silly, good power is good power. Cheyenne makes its own power supply for the same reason they make their own cord sets and foot pedals, to make money on proprietary items that don’t have change over to other brands. “Stay woke”🤣

[@sacredlinespolynesiantatto5297]

Anthony Jenkins I talked to their vendors and that’s what I was told. I can see the difference between both power supplies. My critic my is not a poor quality power supply it’s the big interface one and I also have an Eicon. All expensive and high quality.

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Bad_Guy_Tattoo808Hawaii on Instagram Hawaiian yea vendors are well known for their honesty while moving products🤣 I also have 4 different power supplies in shop and if you feel a difference that’s great but like I said, clean power is clean power regardless of the brand that’s on it. You’re fooling yourself because a dude getting paid commissions at a convention told you his was better.....a dude that has probably never done a tattoo in his life. Conversation over man, use what you tattoo best with, who cares what me or anyone else thinks.

[@iamemoi1640]

Do a review on the new kwadron equaliser proton enduro (its newer than the proton nd proton mx and no one else has a review yet)

[@pebe-959]

Had mine almost 6 months, and it stops one day during the session. It was coz by the bearing in the cam. Now i sent it back to kwadron. Otherwise its pretty decent and quite cheap machine but only fol color and shading. Lineworks wasn't easy with this one. It have almost non vibrations although its bit louder than chayenn pen.

[@dennychristinaurie4964]

The hummingbird Swiss motor machine is just as good as that just saying it's not worth the money man your paying for the name brother for real...... 💯

[@g-snypebeatz9462]

you have too many machines bro but thank you for the review .chenyenne may have components from china who knows

[@erioncuka3966]

cheyenne is totally german here is nothing diferent from inkjecta the same motor the same stroke cam style direct drive like inkjecta nothing diferent

[@williamvillarreal264]

My motor went out on mine, I’m bout to ship it off. I got it in September 2018 pretty unimpressed with it at the moment

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

William Villarreal yea that’s terrible makes me wonder if I want to invest in Cheyenne again

[@williamvillarreal264]

Intrepid Tattoo yea I’m gonna sell it or trade it when I get it back

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

William Villarreal completely understandable, the thing that sucks is I still think it’s one of the top functioning machines on the market.....when it’s running properly. Good luck with yours man!🤞🏻

[@yanceyfarmer2644]

Originally you held the machine much further away from the camera and on this new video you held the machine much closer so it’s really hard to judge the sound difference accurately

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Shyrone Farmer ok then take my word for it, it’s friggin loud!!! Also you seem to be the only person that’s had an issue hearing the difference so far but nevertheless I apologize for not taking measurements before filming😂

[@muradoink]

How about line work ? is this machine good for line work ? im thinking to buy this sol nova if it olso good in line works ?

[@Sam-sp7qh]

No is only for shading or soft portraits artist

[@simonkristiansen960]

@@Sam-sp7qh lol no, are you a home tattooist or something? soft portrait artist? XD it's a 3.5mm stroke, all arounder. if it was 2.5mm-3.2mm stroke it would be another story, but even with the spirit people are lineing 3-11 rl's.

[@neilknox2587]

I run all my machines 4-7 volts

[@brandonwhite9778]

My daughter's sol nova died after 6 months no power and no lights

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

The sol nova doesn’t have lights so that’s a little suspect off the top but also covered under warranty so I wouldn’t be too concerned, it’d get fixed for free unless she did something to destroy it like use poor cartridges or run it at inappropriate speed

[@curtiscarlson8958]

So is it possible that the mediocre performance of an expensive machine caused you to adress shortcomings in your tattooing that you didn't notice with a non-problematic machine. If this is the case and you went ahead and addressed those issues/shortcommings (which we all have to do to become better artist/technicians) it could be that a slightly inferior or inadequatley superior machine cause you to become a better tattooist because of your personal discipline and your desire to give a $1000 a chance to proove it's worth. Just a suggestion. Bias works both ways believe you me I have given a heaping helping of second and third chances that never panned out. It is in the doing sometimes and not just in the getting er done. Peace, don't cut yourself short.

[@brandonproctor3639]

I'm kind glad I didn't invest in that machine..

[@calebkrieg3498]

Just got mine back took a complete poop on me just stoped working

[@valdisstrauts2145]

Hi.How much voltage for lines?Thanks.

[@sergiocruz4401]

Valdis Strauts 10 volts

[@michaelthompson9127]

12v

[@angeljimenez4858]

It all depends on you. Ive been able to run my nova slower and faster if you adjust your hand speed and just get comfortable theres no magic number. I think the limit for the nova is around 12 volts but ive gone as high as 10v and as low as 6.5v

[@Stauffenberg359]

@@angeljimenez4858 .I use now all works just with 11 v. Lines packing and shading.

[@ralocunninghamthe3626]

you can tell he from canada...mas put on your dsancing shoes \

[@johnbolger5964]

You run a 9V motor over 12V for a thousand hours and it’s the machine’s fault? WTF?!

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Lol, ok so a couple things, for starters the Sol Nova was a 3 watt dc motor rated for a running range of 5-12.6 volts so I’m not sure what you mean by “9v motor” but that makes no sense. Second it’s been a while since I recorded this but I’m not sure I ever blamed the machine, simply reporting what happened.

[@lauranameerf6854]

hi :) Ive been watching your videos as i'm planning on buying my first tattoo gun and been finding them very helpful. my budget for my set up is $300-$1000 this needs to include purchasing ink, needles, the machine (or two machines as i'm interested in getting a liner and a shader if not one of the pen style machines) and other equipment needed. if you could give me some advice/suggestions it would be really appreciated. or making a buying your first tattoo machine set up would be really helpful for people like me! :) Thank you!

[@lauranameerf6854]

Im very interested in a pen style machine as ive heard it is very difficult to get used to tattooing as opposed to drawing and i thought that might be able to help me

[@cynickw]

You should just go on ebay and search "tattoo gun and setup" I bet you can get one for way less than $1000!! Also you can get ink and needles cheap by going to a shop near you and asking if they have any their not using.

[@marioosilvestree]

cheyenne cant run with more than 11 volts. Sounds like too much volts

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

MARIO SILVESTRE NIÑEROLA the sol machines all run to 12.6v

[@Kolba_Team]

And ??? Whats about ur sol nova ??? Can u make new video ?

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

BazBazowski a video about what?? I think I covered it

[@Kolba_Team]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 u send ur sol nova to service what they says they send u back new one or its all fine with old one

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

BazBazowski all Cheyenne ever does is repair, I’ve never even heard of them sending a new machine, I’m sure it’s happened but the absolute best you can hope for is a refurbished motor. That said it was repaired under warranty, no issues whatsoever and quick turnaround. Sorry was confused!

[@TomekTk]

SolNova is a rotary machine in a pen package. This video explains everything: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPQZYuihaaYj5Y It is crazy to spend so much money.

[@Kolba_Team]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 thx man happy xmas

[@SuperBashal]

It's just a machine man and it is breakable .... we earn 1000 $ for 1 or 2 days so.......

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Stoyan Bashalov yea and the point of this video was to explain what someone can expect after 1000 hours of use.....did you miss something? Maybe watch the whole thing before commenting.

[@gioangeles5077]

Any Cheyenne products sucks

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Gio Angeles hahaha thank you for that informed review. I’m going to have to respectfully disagree 😂

[@michaelthompson9127]

I been running thunders for years daily drivers 0 problems period.

[@dudedude4034]

Overrated expensive crap…..They are many better machines for less money on the market….

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

Lol, an informed opinion I’m sure 🤣

[@dudedude4034]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 Running my shop since 1992 ( I think I can talk about )… Sol Nova costs in Europe almost 1200€ ( almost 1600 Canadian Dollars )…Just try Avenger 2 pro or Ultron 2 pen from Vlad Blad ( between 700 and 850 € ) and compare them to any Cheyenne product…… On the end of the day it’s matter of taste, but There is no balance between quality and price ( any Cheyenne product )…..At all…I 've tried them all and this is my honest opinion dude…🤙

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

@@dudedude4034 you should start a channel……I’ve tired them all too, very few even come close to delivering what cheyenne has consistently done for the last 10+ years so agree to disagree. My work, skill and knowledge is out there to be judged which always speaks louder than a fake name keyboard warrior talking shit. Have a good day.

[@dudedude4034]

@@anthonyjenkins3335 Keybord warrior running his studio since 1992…..What about you, arrogant clown….? What a attitude….🤮

[@wonderful12390]

Such a boring video.Come to the point bro...

[@anthonyjenkins3335]

wonderful12390 hahaha! if you don’t have the attention span for a boring 10 minute video than I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess tattooing isn’t for you bud. Best of luck😂