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Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #27Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 92% of piercing studios.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 89% of piercing studios.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job.

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for abstract tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$50–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$126–$310
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Abstract tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 6

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Abstract tattoos”

Javier3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 hours ago★★★★★

Excellent experience from start to finish! Anka is incredibly talented, professional, and pays close attention to every detail. The quality of the work is outstanding, with clean lines and amazing precision. You can definitely tell that a lot of pride and dedication goes into every tattoo. The entire experience was…

Paid $200–250Abstract tattoos
Alexander5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

It was a great first tattoo by Mario real chill guy

Paid $450–500Abstract tattoos
Jacob1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Ethan did a great job very patient with me through the whole process and had some sick ass ideas

Paid $500+Abstract tattoos
Talha14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Ethan was great. He was excellent and fast. Very cooperative.

Paid $150–200Abstract tattoos
Cecilia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Anka did my tattoo, she was very attentive and made sure i felt comfortable!! the tattoo itself is gorgeous. Definitely will be coming back!!

Paid $250–300Abstract tattoos
Penny2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Loved it, amazing styles and artist. Highly recommend and good with communication!!

Customer photo from Penny's review
Paid $100–150Abstract tattoos
Margaret7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Mario did an amazing job! We got some balloon dogs matching but various between our daughter and us.

Paid $150–200Abstract tattoos
carlos2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Palm tree tat

Paid $300–350Abstract tattoos
ryan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Love the atmosphere

Paid $50–100Abstract tattoos
Greg5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Amazing experience. Looking forward to returning. Anastacia did a wonderful job.

Paid $250–300Abstract tattoos
Hadiz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

did a walk in for a spontaneous tattoo and walked out an hour later highly satisfied. would recommend, good artists, accommodating, and helpful if you need any additional information. was tattooed by Mario.

Paid $200–250Abstract tattoos
Tehia2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful place people are good vibe would come again

Paid $50–100Abstract tattoos
Yaritza1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Awesome place.! The vibe is welcoming definitely coming back for more pieces.!! ❤️

Paid $50–100Abstract tattoos
Chelsea2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

1st Friday 13th tattoo, I love it. Ethan is a chill dude. Awesome shop with great vibes.

Paid $50–100Abstract tattoos
Terrence1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Amazing tattoo shop! 10/10 recommended!!!

Paid $100–150Abstract tattoos
Anita3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rock Bottom is an amazing private tattoo studio downtown SD. The artists are amazingly talented and the vibes are impeccable. I got a tattoo by Chantale and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. I will definitely recommend this shop and I will definitely be back soon!

Abstract tattoosColor ink tattoosTattoo cover-ups & reworkings
Julian10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Great place, great people; great work!

Abstract tattoosColor ink tattoos
Elizabeth3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–150Abstract tattoos
Bridget3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $150–200Abstract tattoos
Emman4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $350–400Abstract tattoos

Price

$146+16% vs typical piercing studios

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tattoos125$114–$277
Color ink tattoos49$114–$271
Tattoo design48$119–$290
Tattoo aftercare21—
Abstract tattoos20$126–$310
Solid black work tattoos20$86–$198
Female tattoos16$124–$469
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings10$132–$310

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