Alpha On-Bar Needles

Built from decades of hands-on experience, Alpha On-Bar Needles are designed for artists who still prefer the control and feel of traditional needle-on-bar setups. Developed with input from veteran tattooer BJ Betts, these needles combine tried-and-true configurations with modern consistency—giving you reliable performance whether you’re running coil or rotary machines.

Each needle is made from #12 304 stainless steel and comes pre-made, EO sterilized, and ready to use, so you get consistency right out of the box. The groupings are built to be slightly stiffer, helping reduce unwanted flex and “flutter” during use—especially noticeable when running rotary machines—resulting in cleaner lines and more controlled shading.

Available in a range of configurations including liners, shaders, and magnums (flat and curved), these are designed to be dependable, everyday needles for everything from crisp line work to smooth black and grey and solid color packing.

Features
• Traditional needle on bar setup for maximum control
• Made from #12 304 stainless steel
• Pre-made and EO sterilized for ready-to-use convenience
• Designed for reduced flex and cleaner performance
• Available in liners, shaders, flat mags, and curved mags
• Compatible with both coil and rotary machines
• Box of 50 needles

Classic feel. Modern consistency. Built for real shop work.

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"These needles are a culmination of almost 30 years of tattooing, the first 12 years or so of which I spent making needles like it was my job, and if I say so myself, I made a pretty damn good tattoo needle. 
I’ve tried so many different styles of needles; long taper, short taper, tight and loose groupings, textured, bug pin, every type of solder, I took everything I liked and now we have Alpha Brand Needles. 

I learned how to tattoo using coil machines (and still do), but I also use and love rotary machines, so I wanted to make sure the cartridges perform the same as needles on the bar that I’ve used for so long. 

I’ve noticed that while using rotary machines, there seemed to be just a slight flutter and flex with the needles, which causes a small flutter in the line work. I tried different things and found that having a stiffer needle grouping helped the most with that issue and allowed those cartridges to perform just as efficiently. 

I wanted the shaders to be a great, all around go-to needle, great for everything from smooth black and grey to packing solid color."

Boxes of 20 premade Sterilized Needles.

We have not noticed fitment issues with these needles in some of todays most popular grips and machines, if you notice an issue please let us know.

Made from #12 304 stock unless otherwise stated.