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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 solid black work 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.$86–$198
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Solid black work 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 / 9

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Solid black work tattoos”

ViCLocal Guide · 106 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★★★★★

Next time you are looking to get your next tattoo, just ask for Eduardo!!! Eduardo is professional, well mannered, very talented, and does very clean work💯 I will DEFINITELY be going back to him for more tattoos in the near future🙏🏻🤙🏻 Thank You again Eduardo for doing such an AMAZING job💯🙏🏻

Paid $500+Solid black work tattoosTattoo designTattoos
JenniferLocal Guide · 21 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★★★★★

Amazing artist! So patient, kind and talented.

Paid $50–100Solid black work tattoos
Gizelle1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan did amazing i’m so happy i followed his advice and got an even cooler design and much cleaner then anticipated! will be returning soon :)

Paid $250–300Solid black work tattoos
Dayne1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan was a stud. Super accommodating. I scheduled day of and was able to get in and out in a reasonable time.

Paid $250–300Solid black work tattoosTattoo designTattoos
Jorge2 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★★★★★

Great experience!

Paid $100–150Solid black work tattoosTattoo design
Sara1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely amazing work from Mario! Here for Comic con. Came in because my husband had an appointment and they were able to do a walk in! Mario did amazing working with me and my budget! Absolutely in love with my new tattoo! Thank you!

Paid $50–100Solid black work tattoosTattoos
LetishaLocal Guide · 89 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★★★★★

Peaceful environment, good vibes!

Paid $50–100Solid black work tattoos
Dj2 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★★★★★

Mario did an amazing job it came out so clean

Paid $100–150Solid black work tattoos
Kyle1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Mario did an awesome job on a tattoo for my self as well as my fiancé. Got us in quickly, took his time to help us size up and choose what we wanted. His work and and attention to detail is top notch. Highly recommend

Solid black work tattoosTattoo design
stefany2 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★★★★★

First time getting a tattoo best experience ever . Ask for MARIO SPECIFICALLY!! He got you immediately

Solid black work tattoosFemale tattoos
Alan2 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★★★★★

Very nice environment even when it’s busy they showed they cared and everyone was incredibly nice.

Paid $50–100Solid black work tattoos
Kimberly1 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★★★★★

Great job easy friendly and neat awesome ! First tattoo

Paid $50–100Solid black work tattoos
Trista1 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★★★★★

Miguel was awesome and everyone in the shop is super nice even when they are slammed. Recommend this shop!

Paid $150–200Solid black work tattoos
Sasha1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been tattooed here a few times and everyone is always so sweet and are amazing artists. Cant wait to go back!!

Tattoo aftercareTattoo cover-ups & reworkingsPhoto-realistic tattoos
John2 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★★★★★

Awesome spot! Very professional team and extremely Talented! Won’t be going anywhere else. I found my new spot.

Tattoo aftercareColor ink tattoosTattoo cover-ups & reworkings
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
Chantalle3 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★★★★★

Custom work! Your tattoo will actually look like his drawing 😍 answers all your questions and you get to listen to music while you get your tattoo!

Female tattoosPhoto-realistic tattoosSolid black work tattoos
Nicole3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–150Solid black work tattoos
Marvin1 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $150–200Solid black work tattoos
Chris3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1–50Solid black work 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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