Sailor Jerry Bulldog Casted Iron Coil Shader Tattoo Machine

Built by Lucky MFG in Largo, Florida, the Sailor Jerry Bulldog Shader is a traditional casted iron frame coil machine built and tuned for large shader groupings. This build pairs the substantial Bulldog frame with a textured dark finish, holographic silver coil wraps, purple wiring, and a distinctive panther contact screw topper.

Powered by 1 1/4" coils with silicon iron cores, this shader is equipped with a USA-made 50V 47uF capacitor. Its casted iron construction provides a solid foundation for a traditional coil shader, while the Sailor Jerry armature bar and custom panther detail give this particular machine plenty of character. Each machine is hand assembled and tuned by Lucky MFG and uses a standard clip cord connection—no RCA.

Specs & Features

• Machine Type: Shader
• Frame Style: Sailor Jerry Bulldog
• Frame Material: Casted Iron
• Coil Size: 1 1/4"
• Coil Core Material: Silicon Iron
• Capacitor: 50V 47uF
• USA-Made Capacitor: Yes
• Recommended Needle Groupings: Large Shader Groupings
• Holographic silver coil wraps
• Purple wiring
• Sailor Jerry armature bar
• Panther contact screw topper
• Traditional clip cord connection
• Hand assembled and tuned by Lucky MFG
• Made in Largo, Florida, USA

Why Artists Choose This Machine

The Sailor Jerry Bulldog Shader is built for tattooers who want the solid feel and traditional performance of a casted iron coil machine, especially when working with larger shader groupings. Its 1 1/4" coils and silicon iron cores are paired with a USA-made 50V 47uF capacitor, and the machine is hand tuned by Lucky MFG specifically as a large-grouping shader.

Artists also choose the Bulldog platform for its substantial, old-school construction and straightforward adjustability. This build keeps that traditional working-machine foundation while adding details that make it stand apart, including holographic coil wraps, purple wiring, the Sailor Jerry armature bar, and panther contact screw topper. It’s a purpose-built American-made coil shader with plenty of personality—not a mass-produced machine.