Was a little nervous. Went in for my first tattoo. Bert came out and started drawing something right away.. very professional made me feel comfortable... great experience and i love my tattoo. read more

1st Amendment Studios - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I have one tattoo; my name in alibata on the inside of my right forearm. "Alibata" is the last known form of written communication in the Philippines before Spanish indoctrination. My tattoo is just an outline. For quite some time now, I've been up in arms about how to fill it in and what to surround it with. The area isn't that large and I don't want something that will take up my entire forearm. But I do want something that will represent me. I walked into 1st Amendment to get some ideas. I left without getting any work done, but I do have a better idea of what I want. I'm a conscientious shopper when it comes to anything, so I'll be looking for a 2nd and 3rd opinion before I make a decision. But I'm glad that I have options close to home. Expression is a freedom... read more

Got a piercing here.. staff wasn't super friendly acted totally like they just wanted to get the job done(which is fine because it's your job) but it's always nice to do business with someone friendly, got my nostril pierced. It seemed they didn't make the stud short enough or something? Anyway every time I yawned or ate it popped right up, even when I was sleeping popped out. I had to constantly mess with it.. at first I got a bump inside my nose where the piercing was eventually a bump on the outside of my nose around the piercing appeared as well.. took it out had to get redone also they don't take card & charge $3 for the ATM inside read more

I had a piece that I wanted done for years on my shoulders. I live in Michigan now, but I'm originally from the IE. I heard about this place from Facebook friends so I checked it out. I only had 3 days in Ca so I went in, told Frankie what I wanted, he scheduled me for the next day, did the entire 8 hr piece in one day (normally a 3 schedualed times piece). Needless to say, being there ALL day on the 30th birthday, eating at the nasty Mexican food place next door, and watching the loyal customer base this tattoo shop has, I highly recommend this place. 3 years later my piece that Frankie did get compliments. I LOVE the work he did and the fact that he didn't send away a job that was demanding for any tattoo artist. The cost was great too!! It's almost time for a new tattoo and I will FOR SURE go to Frankie at 1st Amendment Tattoo in Temecula!! read more

Rude as fuck and did a shit job on my tattoo that was extremely simple. When I called back, they told me I was a bitchy customer. 10/10 not going back read more

Found this place on Facebook due to all their shares! I was a little scared to give this place a shot because of all the reviews. But I just wanted my forward helix pierced. The bad reviews were mostly for septum and nose piercings. Thought the ear was going to be fine as long as I took good care of it! So praying for a clean healing process lol. Plus my cousin got her nose and belly button pierced here and everything seems to be fine. I had Brian pierced my ears. He was very chill and got it done quickly. Didn't really carry a conversation with him because I was actually pretty nervous thinking it was going to hurt bad. Turns out to be the same as my Tragus! I could see what people meant with the staff just wanting to get their job done. I felt the vibe. Lol. But it was fine with me cause my cousin and I were in the rush anyways. I wasn't told what not to do like every other piercing place would do. Didn't tell me what kind of jewelry it was or gauge. Had to ask and observe what's going on with the tray. Good thing it's not my first piercing and I actually know the proper way of cleaning it. So if you're looking for a place that's super professional, your first piercing or first tattoo, i wouldn't recommend this place. The prices were actually pretty cheap. You get what you pay for. Giving it a month or two to update this review. Hopefully everything turns out fine. read more

I've gotten 2 tattoos by Tyson and have been happy with his work. I see a lot of negative reviews, but in addition to my 2 tattoos, my wife has gotten 3 here, 1 by Tyson and 2 by Drew, my daughter got a tattoo by Tyson and my other daughter got a nose piercing. We've all been happy with the work and I think Tyson is an incredible artist. read more

1st Amendment Studios - Wife's lower arm tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

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First off I have to say is Thanks Angela for referring me to Burt!!! Burt you are Amazing... My new best friend Ha! I came in for a cover up & unsure what I really wanted. Burt was amazing & helped me figure it out in minutes! I'm all for yelp reviews and references, what I've read is nothing at all what I had experienced, In fact total opposite from the bad reviews I've read. The shop is very clean, professional & personable people working here! I look forward to getting more work done! read more

1st Amendment Studios - Amazing work done by Burt. This was a cover up tattoo, love that we were able to keep the wording. True Artist! - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I love these guys they know how to have fun, they make me laugh when I'm in there waiting for my next tattoo I've had 3 done here by 3 different artists read more

I got my first nose piercing here, and the only reason I had to get a second one is because they messed it up so badly. When I went in, everything was fine up until I sat down to do the piercing. They didn't let me pick which stud or ring I wanted, and they gave me a ring with a ball on the end, WHICH YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE FOR NEW PIERCINGS. He didn't explain anything as he did it, and when he marked the piercing he did it in more of an oval and I could not see clearly where he intended for the piercing to go. I asked if he could go up a bit higher, which I found out later was a bad decision, but he should have known that and recommended me to reconsider the placement. A higher piercing would have prevented me from ever being able to get a hoop put in. So after the piercing was done, I noticed that the stud stuck out a bit, and every time I pushed it back in it would come out again. After about a day I realized that MY NOSE WASN'T PIERCED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. You are not supposed to use that type of stud for this reason. The skin on the inside of my nose healed over the back of the stud in less than a day and a blood blister began to form. I went back to try to get it fixed. But when I went in he just told me to try and push it through. How on earth are you supposed to push a ball through skin? When he was unsuccessful he told me to GO BUY MY OWN RING and to get a longer one so it would fit better. I asked if maybe he could take it out and re-pierce it lower down, but he said that the shape and thickness of my nose wouldn't allow that; which is some bs because I ended up getting my nose re-pierced successfully and it worked out fine. I don't know about the tattoo artists at this place, I'm sure they are great, but the guy who did my piercing was absolutely unprofessional and did not know what he was doing. Whatever you do, DO NOT GET PIERCED HERE!!!! read more

I've been thinking and thinking about getting my first tattoo. I did my research on what I wanted and changed my mind 5 X's. Sunday, I stopped in at 1st Amendment, Spoke with Chris Gove. Showed him what I wanted. Looked over his work. Loved the image he drew up on my Mermaid. Lets do it! Chris was professional, very courteous and gentle. Few hours later my Mermaid was complete. I'm so HAPPY with her. Thank you Chris Gove for doing an awesome job! Looking forward to my 2nd! read more

1st Amendment Studios - My beautiful Mermaid by Chris Cove! Thank you - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

Home base this is Maz your local ex drunk. anyways, i love this place and Mike Ferguson, I am forever grateful that you talked me out of boxing you out behind your shop and for the hella killer tattss. Easy!!! MC_d read more

I've been to couple different shops for tattoos but the last two one I got i went to Drew. He's super chill and always drawing every time I've gone in either with a friend or myself. Happy decided to ask him to do one my tattoos cause not only is he a great artist but he will work with you on what you want. He likes to change it up a bit or draw it himself just to make it different (as in still what you want but not just copying what you show him) and every time I've been happy with the outcome! So I recommend anyone I know to him cause I love his work ! read more

Had a few pieces done by Burt and loved them. He was so professional and his lines are sooo clean. I highly recommend giving this shop a visit. Ask for Burt, you won't regret it!!! read more

1st Amendment Studios - Burt rocks!! So professional. ..clean lines. Visit tbis shop and ask for Burt. You won't be sorry! - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

Lately I've been going here to get my tattoos done. I go to Dante and he's an incredible artist. Everyone's so nice & helpful, the shop is clean & they do great work. it's a great environment & prices are affordable. I've been to other tattoo shops in the area and 1st Amendment is one of the best! read more

I am very picky and I did a lot of searching to try to find a tattoo artist who I thought could create the floral sleeve look I wanted. I saw some of Jerrick Allen's work and immediately knew he would be able to achieve what I wanted. I sent him my wedding floral bouquet via email and he was ready to go when my appointment time came. The shop was extremely clean and Jerrick and the rest of the employee's were delightful. I am so happy with my work so far and can't wait to finish the rest of my arm. I highly recommend 1st Amendment Studios. read more

Literally fuck these guys! I came in with a two friends, one of them telling me the deal for 20 dollar piercing for reposting something one social media. My girl friend doesn't show her post to the guy and gives it to her for 20 !!! but my other friend got charged 50! We all came in together at the same time , I don't find out till we get home that he got charged 50 instead of 20 but the fact that I had to come back and he charged us more than double the amount is insane! He didn't even give me back the 30 bucks we spent he gave me 20 dollars back, worse experience in my life! I have heard so many bad things about this place but i gave it a chance becuz of the deal , you guys are the worse ! Dont get your shit done by "Brian" he is the one to rip us off! Don't come here unless you want to get your money stolen from you !!!!!! read more

I have been here twice and they were not exceptional experiences. The first time with a friend while she got her nostril pierced. . I was surprised how quickly it got done. I wasn't paying much attention to the atmosphere or the details since I wasn't getting pierced. The second time I went was to get my lip pierced. It was professional from the time I walked in until the time I left but the vibes were off. After filling out my paper work and checking my id I went back to the piercing room. He cleaned everything and got everything ready. He marked the dot on my lip and when he went to show me he dropped the mirror and shattered it. When he got another one I looked at the dot and it was really far down so I asked him if he could pierce it at the top of the dot. He pierced it in the middle or lower, which really bummed me out. After I paid that was it. No after care recommendations. He also didn't tell me what gauge needle I was pierced with. Not sure if it's 16 or 14. Also didn't tell me what quality jewelry he used. The first two weeks of healing my lip looked terrible. I got two other piercers opinions who believed I was having an allergic reaction to the metal. I've never had that problem with any of my other piercing that were surgical steel. I could have asked all these questions but the best of the best professional shop/ piercer will tell you. When you walk into this shop it feels like everyone just stares at you. I think they are a bunch of slightly socially awkward people who feel comfortable with each other but not outsiders. I guess that's what a lot of artists are like. Which is okay but I would love it if they tried a little harder at friendly customer service though. Basically I realized trusting this shop is not good enough. Do your research, read reviews and research the piercing and the piercing process. read more

Place is straight up stanky. Smells like some gefilte fish for days.

I got my tattoo done here, and it was alright. They weren't personable at all, but whatever. However, I visited there today again while my friend got his tattoo, and I will never ever step another foot in that door. They lost 2 potential loyal customer, and I will never recommend this place to my friends. Their customer service sucks. They just stare at you when you walk in, and also rip you off horrible horrible horrible. Unprofessional. read more

First off, while browsing shops I'd visited this place a couple times only to find that they are overpriced and the staff always look at you like you are so below them. The vibe is very similar to that of going into a vape shop where everyone seems to think they are the s**t and that you are dirt. Secondly, my fiancee whom has no tattoos, called in this past Friday the 13th to get something small for her first tattoo, only to be "greeted" by the owner, Mike. Mike was rude, short and of course arrogant about every question she asked. How can you successfully run a shop when, even the owner, is too arrogant for customer service? Not good business. read more

There are three things make or break your experience of getting a tattoo. The actual tattoo itself, the environment you sit in while getting it, and the artist. I got all three! From the moment I stepped in the door, everyone who worked there spoke to me and took time to learn what I wanted and gave advice etc. Bert was the artist I had in mind for the tattoo I wanted. He's a super cool, down to earth guy, and treated me like we had been good old friends! He loves his work and has the experience to back it up! He talked to me (we had great conversation) and he actually read me well and could tell when I couldn't talk too! Bottom line is the tattoo I got is absolutely incredible and I'd definitely return here for more work in the future. I just got the tattoo and the first time I went into public I received several huge compliments on it! Thank you Bert! read more

Came in because I won some sort of promo. The shop was clean. I got a pretty sizable piece done by Bert who was a consummate professional and quite personable. It reflects in the quality of his work. Consider me a happy camper! read more

Went in a couple months ago for a septum piercing. The guy stopped tattooing someone to help my friend and I. It was very uncomfortable and he pierced hers through the cartilage part which isn't what she really had expected or wanted originally but felt intimidated I guess. When it was my turn I told him I didn't think I wanted to do it anymore- all the ones I had seen and jewelry she already bought was for a much lower piercing. He said "well, that's the septum" and then didn't offer to pierce mine lower or talk really at all- just asked if I was doing it or not. I said no thanks! We left immediately and hers hurt so badly in the healing process she didn't want anyone to even breathe near her nose. After looking around a bit and messaging people I found Erica from Calderas and she told me online to ask as many questions as I wanted. When we went in for the appointment she showed me where she normally pierces it and gave me other options as well. It was all very sterile and comfortable and aftercare was easy. Just barely tender on the end of my nose but I could kiss my husband, move it around and try to tuck it in within the same day it was done. My friend didn't write a review but I told her if I had read a bad one about her experience at 1rst amendment then I never would have suggested it- and if we did read it and still went then at least we knew it was a risk we were taking. read more

If I could give this place 0 stars I would! Today I went here for a 3rd earlobe piercing for my 18th birthday, never asked what kind of piercing I want, never fully cleaned then once he pierced my ear never cleaned it asked if I was okay or anything, didn't even show me my piercing. Get into the car and realized I had flat circle on my ear and a giant industrial ball on the back. I was in so much pain he never cleaned off the blood in the back after piercing!!! I called a place that my aunt had gone to to see if they'd switch the earring, I came in and she told me that they'd pierced my ear backwards!!! When she switched them out my right side was gushing blood she cleaned me all up and was furious with this place! Do not go here for a piercing so disgusting! read more

Super clean! Great shop! Ask for Burt, he does amazing work.

Got my "septum" pierced here. It was incredibly painful and crooked so I had another piercer look at it for me and he said the person who did it went through the hard tissue and it wasn't even in my septum. I had to take it out and get it redone by someone who actually knows the anatomy of the nose. Not only did the guy who pierced me do a shit job but EVERYONE who worked there were straight up assholes. Like totally inhospitable and completely unhappy to be there. I wasted $70 on one piercing here. If you want a quality piercing go somewhere else!!!!!!! read more

Drew, a artist for first amendment was given a deposit by me of 60.00. Since then he won't respond to any of my questions regarding work I want to be done. BUYER BEWARE , Drew will gladly take your money with a smile , but he will write you off as soon as you are ready to have work done . I'm guessing he spent the money , and I can't get a refund now! If you are looking to get good customer service I would not use this artist . There are a million tattoo artists in the world, you would think he would want the money as my piece was 500 bucks! Don't waste your time with this man. I'm out 60.00 bucks now . Unfortunate that he has no sense of customer service . read more

I have gotten a couple tattoos and several piercings from them. Everyone seems friendly and helpful. Bert is very talented, if you get a chance stop by and check out his work. If you follow them on Facebook you can find out about specials that they have. read more

I went there to get my belly button pierced. The guy was very nice. I use a cane to walk, and there was no questions asked, I was not turned away! Great customer service and the shop was very clean. It's only cash but they have an atm. I would recommend this place. read more

I went in for a spontaneous piercing decided to get my nose pierced from Brian he was a really cool dude. I was really nervous but he just kept on talking to me and told me to not even worry about it and made me feel super comfortable. It was super easy and quick and I am in love with it he did a good job!! read more

Bert is amazing! I have tattoos from ankle to hip, several on my feet, a half sleeve that goes around to my shoulder, and several smaller tattoos....all done by Bert. He is patient with my ideas and changes. I have referred several friends to him, and they were all extremely happy with their tattoos! Always good conversations and beautiful work. There isn't a day that goes by that someone doesn't comment on how beautiful my tattoos are.....thanks Bert!! You rock. read more

This shop is insanely great, everyone has great vibes!!! This is my main shop I'm at, Danny has done some amazing work on me!!! (All the artist here are kick ass) give him a look!!! read more

--My first Tattoo. ..I was so impressed with the customer service. Great atmosphere! And it didn't hurt lol .. I will recommend this excellent shop!!... read more

This was my first piercing ever and I was VERY nervous. I walked in and talked to Brian and he was very nice and helpful. He was very patient with me and the piercing looks great! A great experience! read more

Worst customer service ever! I don't think they realize how many competitors are out there and can easily take this business, they don't honor promotions and are rude and snarky! DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE! you're better off going to Skull Haus tattoo in Murrieta I love their piercer Moo, along with the rest of the staff read more

i got my tongue pierced at the murrieta shop. i was the only customer in there at the time which was best for me because i was freaking out a little. the dude who pierced me was cool, and tried joking around with me but i was too nervous to laugh. i forget his name but he was cool. he explained eveything to me and peirced it quick and yeah it doesn't hurt. it's just like anyother piercing. overall no complaints and good experience read more

I walked in to this shop with my best friend for their Friday the 13th special. they basically give you a cheap tattoo on any Friday the 13th (I believe it's 20 bucks for a small one, but you HAVE to choose out of the tattoo stencils the provide. you have maybe 100 options) I think it's a pretty rad special, but because it's so cheap and all the tats are kind of meaningless, the tattoo artists don't give a shit about them. They are so overcrowded that all the artists were saying "everyone needs to get the fuck out" and "fuck this I don't want to tattoo this shit anymore." I personally don't like getting tattood at a shop where their is no passion in their work. Also, one of the artists was drinking ON THE JOB and then on my way to the bathroom he asked me if I wanted a sip out of his bottle. Umm no? I don't know you and you should be working right now? It was a tad frustrating. I personally have never gotten a tattoo here because of this experience. I'm just surprised how unprofessional they are. Body Graphics and Soul Expression are much much better in terms of vibe and attitude. read more

This place does shit work. I got a simple star with shading done by "Ponch or panch" not sure his real name. He messed up the lines at the botton part of the star they wernt even connected, missing shading on one point of the star. I called the next day and talk to another guy who was very rude and said just come by and they will take a look at it. I went back the day after getting it done and all he did was go over the line again and pushed so hard I was bleeding, I know some people bleed but ive never had a tattoo bleed before. My husband got a name underlined and its been about a week now and we can see skin showing through where ink is supposed to be. I will never go back to this place, and I will let everyone I meet know this place sucks. read more

I have been a patron at several tattoo shops over the years - and have been in the position of "shop help" a time or two.....that said, I prefer this shop to others I have been to. The tattoo artists, as well as the body piercers, maintain a professional attitude and a good rapport with clients and prospective clients.The studio is always very clean, and each artist had their own work space. These artists have awesome portfolios, and are sensitive to customer needs/wishes. I am totally satisfied with my work received at this shop - I will DEFINITELY be returning soon! read more