New bishop rotary......the capo!! Almost here!

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

Ok folks, here are a few quick snap shots of the new bishop CAPO. This machine is made with blood, sweat and tears. Literally!!! Lots of time and money sacrificed and I must say I am very excited of the outcome. To answer a few questions I will start by saying I am using Maxon motors in all of my machines and instead of substantially raising the price according to the cost of the Maxon motor, I have decided to just bump the cost up from $375 to $395 and therefore lower my profit margin but I feel that having my price to be under $400 bucks is really important and affordable to my loyal customers and future customers. This enclosed slide is awesome and there are no screw holes anywhere on the front, sides, back or top. Just one on the bottom.

the slide has reliefs along the sides for easier lubrication and I am offering the first ever soft hitting slide that you can purchase for $40 bucks so that you can have both hard hitting and soft. What I mean by this is that I will have a separate slide that rides on a certain spring tension that is impregnated in the slide and ISNT ADJUSTABLE. It stays the same soft hit and is a wonderful experience to do soft black and grey with as it doesn't need to be any softer.

I must clarify that I will never make an adjustable rotary machine as I dont think they have any real benefits other than possible bad habits that may form. I feel that the hit must stay consistent at all times, wether its a soft hit or hard hit. This way you can get the "feel" for your rotary and keep that feeling. After all, tattooing is mainly based off of intuition and feeling, so keeping a consistent hit will enable a consistent feeling and this theory gets manifested more properly.

Its also lighter than the current Bishop and thinner by almost 20% so you guys will really be impressed with the ergonomics of the machine. If there are any questions please feel free to contact me by email. [email protected] and thank you all for any support you may have given not just myself, but all of us tattoo artist/machine builders as we all work many nights sacrificing a lot of time with our family and friends to bring a better product to you.

Respectfully, Franco

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

Also I want to let everyone know that I am offering an upgrade to all existing Bishop Owners. I am selling the new Maxon motor with a new backplate (RCA or Clipcord) as well as a new cam and bearing. The cost is $60.00 USD plus shipping or 2 for $55.00 USD each. All you need to do is pop out the old motor and backplate and pop in the new one. We also arre including 2 spare springs and extra lube. This new motor seems to outline a bit faster and with a bit more of a punch as well as performing overall better. My goal is that everyone gets the new motor so that it will be consistant with the new Bishop CAPO so I have made it very affordable considering that the retail value of my motor is $78.00 USD if you were to go directly to Maxon..

Call us at 949.916.1054 or email us at [email protected]

[schlick]

dope, can't wait to grab one of these

[peter clements]

These will be excellent no doubt.

[Frosty]

ill be putting in my order soon! can't wait. your machine is the only thing i use. i did have a suggestion tho. would it b possible to tap a lil hole for the spring to set in? i noticed sometimes mine would walk sideways so i just drilled a lil hole for it to rest in. maybe sum thing u already did just thought id throw it out there.

[slicksteel]

I like the look of the chuck on this one much better and the fact that the slider is no protected-never did like how the other one stuck out.Nor did i like the power curve of the old motor.

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

ill be putting in my order soon! can't wait. your machine is the only thing i use. i did have a suggestion tho. would it b possible to tap a lil hole for the spring to set in? i noticed sometimes mine would walk sideways so i just drilled a lil hole for it to rest in. maybe sum thing u already did just thought id throw it out there.

Thank you and yes we made that change on the new one. Cant wait to show everyone!

[Cesar]

Hey Franco, you still shooting for end of December for release or later? I "borrow" my boss' Bishop from time to time. Need to get my own

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

Going to be making a list of all pre sales from this forum. If you are a verified member of this forum I will give you a special discount of $50 bucks off. This is a one time discount and only one machine per customer. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to be on the list. No deposits required and please include "ROTARYTATTOO.COM in the subject bar so I can prepare a special folder for you guys. This offer will stand for one month after I announce the release date and I suggest you have all your friends join and take part of the forum to take advantage if this offer.

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

Hey Franco, you still shooting for end of December for release or later? I "borrow" my boss' Bishop from time to time. Need to get my own

I am hoping to have the release date near the end of DEC. It almost seems as tho its a curse to all builders that the smallest most unpredictable things pop up near the launch date so cross your fingers!!

[Administrator]

Going to be making a list of all pre sales from this forum. If you are a verified member of this forum I will give you a special discount of $50 bucks off. This is a one time discount and only one machine per customer. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to be on the list. No deposits required and please include "ROTARYTATTOO.COM in the subject bar so I can prepare a special folder for you guys. This offer will stand for one month after I announce the release date and I suggest you have all your friends join and take part of the forum to take advantage if this offer.

Franco, If you need to confirm usernames or emails please let Alie or I know.

[FRANCO VESCOVI]

Franco, If you need to confirm usernames or emails please let Alie or I know.
I will definitly cross reference. Thank you guys for a great place to surf the web!!

[Cesar]

Cool, it'll be nice to use a machine that doesn't have Keith Ciaramello's name staring at me and my customer. lmao

[The Limey]

Cool, it'll be nice to use a machine that doesn't have Keith Ciaramello's name staring at me and my customer. lmao

Haha I hear you, I really dislike the new trend with a lot of rotaries having the name cnc'd into the side of them etc... you don't get that with coils so why do we have to have it on rotaries, surely the design should speak for its self :(

[Cesar]

I don't mind it as much, just sometimes customers have little brains. lol Your machine says Keith...... I thought your name was Cesar.:rolleyes:

[Gabetexas]

I want an engraved one so bad!

[Administrator]

I don't mind it as much, just sometimes customers have little brains. lol Your machine says Keith...... I thought your name was Cesar.:rolleyes:

At least it does not say Cam Supply. ;)

[Gabetexas]

hahaha true!

[Cesar]

Very true. lol

[taturudy]

hey franco this is rudy in hawaii....that new bishop looks real nice.....i'll have to order me one

[Frosty]

will u lubricate the new capo the same as u do the old bishop? can't see how that slide would come out unless the top plate comes off

[jboo75]

Cannot wait to get one of these!!! Very good of you to offer us the discount and I cannot wait to try both slides.

[joelhague]

neeeeeed updateeeee

[DiarrheaSuitcase]

I'm SO stoked!! I just got an email from Bishop saying that the new Capo is almost ready!
(((“The Capo” will be available March 12, 2012. As we will be in the process of producing the machines, it can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks based on the availability of orders coming in. Keep in mind this machine is overall the same machine, just with a slimmer body, longer & enclosed slide and with a Swiss Maxon Motor included. The machines will be available in the following colors: Dark Blue, Dark Purple, Orange, Black, Silver, Green, and Red. )))

Hey Franco, I have a question for ya if you got a little time. I'm thinking of grabbing a 3.5 shader/color and a 4.2 for lining. In your Portraits dvd you said you use a coil to line with because rotaries hit too hard. Would you recommend getting the 4.2 liner configured with the "soft hit" slide or no? Have you experimented around with this configuration yet? I'd love to hear your input on the matter.
Also, I'd love to see the color options available for the Capos. Any chance you could get a pic of the colors lined up for us to see? :D

I'm so friggin ecstatic about your new machine! I can't wait to get my hands on it!

[ckjr]

oooooooooohhhhhh yyyyeeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!

[artoftatt2]

Ordered and paid now I'll twiddle my thumbs and wait patiently.:cool:

[chris-in-cali]

so any updates with this??? any reviews??

[danobolick]

Reply I got when I asked on how the new machine is going:

"Building is coming along. We have lots of orders we have been processing. Things are coming along though.


Take Care,"

Waiting to have mine shipped out!https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif

[kep]

Does any one know when these badboys will be available or is it just an order and then sit back and wait kind of deal... Would love to get my hands on one of these...?

[artoftatt2]

It's a hurry up and wait game. Lol


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[FRANCO VESCOVI]

I'm SO stoked!! I just got an email from Bishop saying that the new Capo is almost ready!
(((“The Capo” will be available March 12, 2012. As we will be in the process of producing the machines, it can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks based on the availability of orders coming in. Keep in mind this machine is overall the same machine, just with a slimmer body, longer & enclosed slide and with a Swiss Maxon Motor included. The machines will be available in the following colors: Dark Blue, Dark Purple, Orange, Black, Silver, Green, and Red. )))

Hey Franco, I have a question for ya if you got a little time. I'm thinking of grabbing a 3.5 shader/color and a 4.2 for lining. In your Portraits dvd you said you use a coil to line with because rotaries hit too hard. Would you recommend getting the 4.2 liner configured with the "soft hit" slide or no? Have you experimented around with this configuration yet? I'd love to hear your input on the matter.
Also, I'd love to see the color options available for the Capos. Any chance you could get a pic of the colors lined up for us to see? :D


I'm so friggin ecstatic about your new machine! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Hey there. I would be happy to answer your question if you can pm me your # as it will be better. I do line with my machines for the last 3 years as I figured out a few things. Thank you

[bmerck11]

I would really like to hear to answer to that one as well

[CROWN Machines]

Hi FRANCO - Very Very COOLLLLLLL

[joelhague]

Got mine today , THANK YOU FRANCO, these things are awesome, here is a pic since not many have been posted :) http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/jthague/franco.jpg

[artoftatt2]

Damn I pre ordered way early and still haven't got mine


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[kep]

ordered mine on th 4th of this month wondering when to expect that mutha...hey joelhague.. when did you order yours if ya dont mind me askin?

[artoftatt2]

Good luck I pre ordered mine. Emailed and pmed here got a response saying It would be here last week and still no machine. I'm about to file a paypal claim


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[kep]

that sucks brotha..hopefully its in the mail

[joelhague]

I have been buggin franco since december
super quiet and fun to use

[slicksteel]

it will be there artoftat2, franco is a man of his word!

[artoftatt2]

Understand that, just not sure why people who ordered after me got their machine before me?


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[slicksteel]

prob a slip-up some how.

[DiarrheaSuitcase]

Understand that, just not sure why people who ordered after me got their machine before me?

There really could be a lot of reasons. I'm sure that trying to make you wait extra long because he is cruel or is trying to exercise his authority is not among those reasons. So I wouldn't get too bent out of shape over it or too bummed out (although it is hard when you're excited).

I had the opportunity to talk with Franco yesterday. He had a major surgery and was in the hospital for about a week. He said there is still a long road ahead of him but he is recovering. As most can imagine, the whole ordeal set him back with his orders. So, you're not being singled out Artoftatt2. This has affected many people and he is in the process of playing catch up. Its just one of those things that no one can foresee and you just have to roll with the punches.
As you already know, Franco is a man of his word, but knowing the circumstances, maybe it can be a little easier for us to be patient.

[vsprotoss]

New capos look good. Hope to get my hands on 1 of em soon seems worthy of the wait but yea i never like to wait on preorders. such a tease.

[asA]

Seems like they spread the supply super thin anyways... like 10 people selling the machines plus trying to keep up with the orders on his site. Getting a bishop has always been a pain in the ass and will probably continue to be. Too few machines and too many people selling them. Just my 2 cents.

[Frosty]

I've been trying to get my maxon motor for over a month now(after i paid the paypal) ... idk wats goin on ... hope they resolve it soon​

[artoftatt2]

He got a hold of me. All is well..


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[danobolick]

Same as everyone else here. I pre ordered and still waiting.

[slicksteel]

So any of you guys gt your machines yet?

[DiarrheaSuitcase]

So any of you guys gt your machines yet?

My capo just got delivered state-side today... now I have to patiently wait for my buddy to bring it down to Costa for me.

Oh Capo, how I long to be with thee....

[kep]

got mine a couple weeks back...its a fukin beast

[slicksteel]

dope lookin machine for sure