Original Cheyenne

I have an original hawk with the ttech setup and have been tattooing wih it for the past 4 months. I have been thinkig about picking up another machine here and i am really intrestes in the newer thunder.

My question is, is the original a better machine than the newer thunder? would I have to switch up my regular power supply that I use now? I have the adapter cord with my original hawk. i hear the thunder is great for lining. I haven't had any problems lining with the original. The Cheyenne is just a pretty sweet machine and really want another lol.

you would have to use the start up cord or buy the newer power supply with the startup chip inside it.

what about motor? Is there much of a difference, asidefrom the stroke?

I have heard the new one has a faster and higher torque motor to push the longer stroke-i have the thunder and it is amazing.

that sounds nice. so have you tattooed with both? I just checked out your profile and it says you're from San Jose. my buddy is apprenticing at Death Before Dishonor

i been using the hawk for a while now, and just picked up a Bishop for the first time, and although it is a solid machine I definitely feel that the Cheyenne is more suited To my needs

check out tommy lee's work with all of the hawk versions,amazing as alot of people say they are no good for bng!
https://www.facebook.com/tommyleewendtner

I have not tattooed with the first one.

wow, his work is awesome! Im a big fan of Carl grace who also uses the thunder

Hey all,

I've been using the cheyenne equipment for about a year now, been using all three.

the hawk has a 2mm throw, the spirit has a 2.5mm throw and the thunder has a 4mm throw.

love using the first two for colour blending and black and grey. But the thunder is a fantastic tool, it does the lot including lining. To be honest I've been using the thunder for every tattoo I've done for the last four months.

hope this helps (get a thunder :-))