Got pierced by Matt. 10/10 experience. He's extremely knowledgeable and an all around cool dude. Walked me through the whole process all the care instructions and the included follow up care. Had great conversation and he's definitely someone I'd go to for all my future piercing needs. Thanks Matt! read more

5+ stars for Devan at High Class Tattoo. I found Devan on IG about a year ago and I am so happy I did! His American traditional work is amazing, his rates are reasonable, he has tons of flash to choose from, and most importantly, his healed work is fantastic. He'll work with you if you want a few changes or have a vision. Not only is he easy to work with, but every single tattoo I've gotten from Devan heals beautifully and I've gotten multiple compliments on what people think are fresh tattoos that are actually a year old! The shop is simple and clean as well. I have since moved away from Fresno (so sad!) but rest assured on my next visit home, I'll be booking with Devan. If you're looking for an amazing tattoo, highly recommend Devan Piccolo at High Class Tattoo! read more

It's very clear that Audie cares tremendously about his clients and the quality he provides them. If you're just wanting a quick, cheap tattoo, this isn't the place for you. If you're serious about getting good work done by someone who's going to devote the time to provide you with exactly the type of tattoo you want, this is your shop. Pros: - Great work - realism and color realism are strong in this one! - Understanding and patient - Clean environment - Good communication - Extremely attentive and service-focused (not like the typical shop you walk into where they act like you're bothering them) - Well organized - Entire staff is very personable - Great overall value, well worth the wait and money Potential Cons: - Follow-up could be a little stronger - Appointments are months out (I feel like this is a positive. It shows that they take their clientele seriously enough to organize their time and dedicate their full attention to each) This shop will not be for everyone. If you want something cheap, you don't care how much experience they have, the quality, or want things done your way and your way only, this would not be a good place for you. Audie will provide you with a high-quality piece of art that he's worked at fine-tuning for over 20 years. He will take your ideas and bring them to life, but won't be scared to tell you when things will not work. The price he charges is based on the value he provides. It's well worth every penny if you truly want to get something you'll feel proud of to put on your skin. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Devan will understand your vision. He has done me right every single time i've gone in. He is extremely quick and also gentle. He has a very kind and personable attitude. I appreciate him as an artist because not everyone wants to talk during a session, and he will absolutely let you sit in silence if you want to. Yes, this shop is pricey, but you are paying for what you get. My ink still looks fresh, like they were done yesterday. I will be finishing my sleeve with Devan; He is definitely worth the price. The shop itself is clean, and very comfortable. I haven't dealt with any of the other artists so I can't say how their services are, but I would highly recommend Devan to anyone in search of a great american traditional artist. read more

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Audie, Devin and Will are incredibly talented! Audie is my daughter's artist and we are so grateful for the work he does. He's a perfectionist and does the best portraits. I mean the best!!!!!! He's booked out for months for a reason. We drove 4 hours to get here but he's worth it! My daughter has Elvis, now Marilyn and 2 more at future appointments. Thank you Audie. read more

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Worst customer service and rude. Felt so uncomfortable. Ripped me off charging $140 for my little girls ear piercings. Thats right JUST her ears with temporary studs. This is the WORST place in Fresno that I have ever been to. Do not waste your money and time! Wanted to make this an exciting experience for her birthday but Matt was irritated that he had to "repeat himself" & it showed making our time unpleasant.(the music was loud so we couldn't hear him). I don't pay to be mistreated, we are customers, showing some kindness was clearly too much effort. Never did I think walking into this place that you could make getting a kids ear pierced a bad time when it was meant to be fun. read more

I did a walk-in for a nose piercing ($70) and was out in 20 mins. It only took that long because I started getting nervous, but Matt was patient and did a great job. Everything was cleaned and sterilized, would definitely recommend Matt. Thanks again! read more

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Matt is awesome and he did my piercings not once but twice. He's kind, professional and made my experience a comfortable one.

Anyone leaving negative reviews of Audie's work needs to be put into an insane asylum. For those that complain about customer service, gently insert your tampon and be more patient/flexible. It's a tattoo shop full of artists, you aren't dealing with preschool teachers. Sometimes you have to have some extra patience and flexibility if you want a tattoo you'll never regret. Audie also doesn't come cheap, but you get what you pay for - look up his Instagram and you'll see that you're paying for one the most elite artists on the west coast. If you want a bargain, go let your friend's cousin do it in his living room read more

So my last comment was deleted but I feel like I needed to leave a review.. Definitely overpriced...BUUUT, MOST LIKELY.... They saw me & saw a chance to take advantage. I am going thru a hard time & was looking for a lil something to make a tiny difference & was not in the right headspace to argue about pricing, so I just went with it. I am a latinx woman & got a weird vibe. My husband, who is dark skinned, went in a few weeks later cause he had heard a few good things about this place & had read the reviews.. but he also got a weird vibe.... It was all light skinned, middle aged men who were there. I feel like that is enough to say. read more

I haven't written a review in a very long time... I had surgery on my leg and had to remove my navel piercing. I didn't put my navel piercing back in right away and I couldn't get it back in after a couple weeks. I thought I could live without it, but I missed having it so, I yelped "piercing" and found Matt. He is easy to talk to and made the piercing experience a pleasant one. If you're interested in piercings or body modifications, I would definitely go see him. read more

Went in for a ten year anniversary tattoo and I can't explain how happy I am with the results. The gentlemen who helped us were so light handed especially for the wrist 10/10 I'd recommend and we will be coming back :) read more

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Devan is an amazing artist. Extremely professional. Master at his craft. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I been going to high class for almost 4 years now. Audie is our artist and over the years has become a dear friend. He did a amazing job doing a chest cover up and Disney sleeve for me and a star wars sleeve on my husband . He is THE BEST artist in Fresno and has the trophies to prove it All these reviews talking about him being shady are absolutely appalling to me. Anyone saying he's a crook obviously just can't afford the tattoo and respect the amount of time and work this man puts into his pieces. Audie is professional and his prices are Very reasonable for the quality of work he puts out. Again if you can't afford his prices then take your ass to Most Wanted and get a cheap tattoo and hep c ‍ And Matt is a GREAT piercer! I've gotten 3 piercings from him and he's very professional, clean and fast! He uses the best quality jewelry and everything is sealed. I recommend him to anyone looking for a good quality piercing. If you want a piercing CALL FIRST make sure he's there before complaining "I came in and he wasn't there" they have 1 piercer and he's a dad who has a life outside the shop ‍ read more

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Well we'll well I don't know where to begin. I was telling my buddy about Audie and he came up on Yelp and I couldn't help but notice that there are many people that are upset and seem to not understand how a tattoo shop works. But anyways I figured I would give my input. About 2-3 years ago I found Audie on Instagram and watched his work closely. When I felt that I had seen enough to let him build a masterpiece I called the shop and set up a consultation. During the consultation he talked about ideas, how many sessions and price. I have been to other shops where they take a deposit based on your piece u want. So this was normal for me I made my deposit and waited in line for 6 months. There are many people who are impatient and are not willing to wait. I have waited over a year for tattoos before so 6 months really ain't that bad. Fast forward to today I have had 2 full day sessions and let me tell you Audie is one of a kind and locals need to realize how lucky we are to have this gray talent so close. He is an amazing person and as an artist well just look at his portfolio and his wall of trophies. Thanks Audie you are the greatest in west coast. read more

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Piercer there was detailed about care and had a lot of choices for jewelry that are all guaranteed and high quality. I have a lot of piercings but this is a top spot to go for piercings and highly recommend. read more

Just got my nose pierced on Friday and my experience was great. Very clean place and friendly workers. Matt made sure that I was comfortable and relaxed before piercing my nose. Then he explained all the do's and don'ts. I will definitely be coming back for future work :) read more

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Dude at the front, Peter, is extremely rude & bitter. The piercer, Matt, was nice tho. Nice is good for business. But Rude, unwelcoming receptionist dude isn't. Plus, some other rude, big guy at the front. Didn't get the name. Won't ever be back to this place tho. Very uncomfortable environment. read more

If you want to get anything pierced, it's best to go here. The piercer Matt does an amazing job all around. Everything is medical level sterile, with the correct tools, proper cleaning, gloves, and an expert level of handling. The piercings are smoothly done and you can't hardly even feel anything. My friends and I were all pierced here and we all have loved our experiences. The atmosphere was very relaxing, especially for people who are nervous or not good with pain, because Matt did a great job making sure we were all comfortable. I also loved how thorough he was with going through aftercare with us and the process of healing. 10/10 loved it and was really glad I listened to the people who told me to go here! read more

Got my nosed pierced here and Matt did an amazing job. It was a very sterile and clean process! He made my cousin and I feel at ease and was very informative with his anatomy and aftercare instructions. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Today was my second time at High class tattoo and once again they did not let me down. First time John priced my belly button and this time Matt pierced my nose. Matt was extremely professional and made me feel very comfy!! A++ I'll be going back soon!! read more

Today I brought my little girl in for ear piercing. This shop was so clean and welcoming, and Matt (I think that was his name! Correct me if I'm wrong!) was so kind and sweet to my baby! He was so professional, and he explained every single step of the process so my daughter was never nervous. She said it didn't hurt, and there were no tears. We had a fantastic experience! read more

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It was from the begining a great service and the results were great. Thabk you for that great time and the good work

I got a quote from Will for 2 hours of work for $200. He made me wait two months even though they do walk ins and there were 5 artists standing around the entire time I was there. They told someone they do walk ins on the phone.. I was in and out in a half hour (literally), including his drawing and printing time). Good tattoo, simple lines. I told him the hours and price don't match and that's $400/hr. He smiled and said "Same price," as a couple of the other artists started walking up to the front. It was a very rude environment the whole time and I will not be back. read more

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I completely disagree with people giving Audie and his shop one star. While I understand that some people may have had negative experiences with certain people who were not Audie, that hasn't been my experience. Everyone I've ever encountered at his shop, whether in person or over the phone, have been friendly and helpful. I'm from Los Angeles and live in Sacramento- I drive over two hours to go see Audie. His work ethic, insane artistry, creativity, and passion for what he does are things that I've never come across in a tattoo artist to the level that it comes across in Audie. Reading some of the few negative reviews on here, I personally feel as if people are being unfair. From day one, he has been nothing but helpful and just overall awesome. He IS really busy you guys! That's to be expected from someone who is in high demand all over the country/world. He gets tons of emails and phone calls per day but still manages to find time for everyone that really wants to sit for a tattoo with him. I feel insanely lucky to have found Audie and his shop after searching for over two years for an artist. He truly cares about his art and his mind is just overfilled with these insanely awesome ideas. While sitting for my sleeve, he was telling me all about all these ideas he hoped to work on in the future and before I knew it, I wanted my other arm tatted as well with some of these ideas. I've waited a while to write this review because I wanted to do my experience justice. I literally just pulled up Audie's yelp to recommend it to another friend who is looking into getting a tattoo and noticed a negative review or two. I felt as if I needed to say something about my experience- and this was it in a nutshell. Audie was extremely fair with his prices and I think you truly get what you pay for. The level of intricate detail in COLOR was just insane... I had no words. We haven't finished my 90s tribute sleeve but I get a ton of compliments from people who see it. There are tons of great artists out there but I think Audie is one of a kind. read more

Got my nosed pierced here and I highly recommend. He knew what he was doing and I will be going back for more piercings. You need to call ahead to see if there's available appointments! read more

I only go here for piercings, Matt is super cool and very informative on how to take care your freshly pierced ear. High quality jewelry.

I've gotten two different 3 hour sessions from Pete, and I'm ready to go for my third. He does outstanding black and grey realistic work. He books a month out, and is very easy to do business with. The vibe is very professional, and laid back at the same time in the shop. I cannot recommend Pete any more highly, nor can I suggest anyone comparable. Being a navy veteran I got a large anchor, and tall mast ship, im very proud to display his work, go book an appointment with him now!!! read more

So I was looking for a place to get my flowered wolf tattoo without really planning it ahead of time and I called a few places around Fresno and they were all pretty closed minded about not having an appointment for this specific tattoo. When I called high class tattoo the guy who answered was really nice and super cool about the idea. The place is pretty small but nice. I have to say I am in love with my tattoo and while I was getting it done the guy was talking to me, trying to keep me calm. It was about 4 hours long but he really got me through it. I loved it and I'll be back!! read more

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another great experience with matt! got my eyebrows pierced almost 2 months ago and they're healing up pretty good :) i'm going back to him to get my vertical labret pierced soon! very excited read more

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My daughter got her nose pierced here. Matt is beyond professional and I would recommend him to everyone. He explained everything for her after care. He kept her calm during the piercing and was extremely polite. If you need any piercings in fresno or surrounding areas, he is the man to see. read more

Matt did my tongue piercing, as I have just moved to the area I was quite nervous about going to a new shop, but he was amazing. Easy & clean piercing, minimal swelling, minimal pain through the healing process. Provided me with his contact information if I had any questions and was super professional. I will definitely be returning! read more

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Matt was awesome with my daughters piercing. Clean, friendly, professional and reassuring.

Absolutely phenomenal service. Matt was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly to chat with. I highly recommend getting a piercing here!! read more

I wish I could give this 5 stars, really, I do..I've driven past this place on 5 different occasions during business hours, but because the open sign was never on, I kept driving. Today I actually got out of the car and went to the door to see what the hours on the door were. Once I got closer to the door, I saw two sexy chubby brown guys inside ()that were the NICEST guys!! The open sign really needs to be fixed. It's unacceptable that I've been by so many times thinking it was closed when it really wasn't. read more

Came across Audie's work on IG and it is dope. Decided to call their shop and place my name on his waitlist in February 2022 to get work done by him. The guy on the phone told me it would more than likely be end of March when I would get a call back which was fine with me being that his work speaks for itself. Most really good artists have some type of waitlist. Well, it's now August and still have yet to get a call back from anyone to try and discuss getting work done from him. I emailed multiple times too without a response. I understand that he probably gets a crazy amount of emails, but I didn't think that it would be months without any type of response at all. He's a very talented tattoo artist, but the communication and customer service to new clients hasn't been there. Still gave 2 stars because his work is dope! Time to start searching for another artist. read more

Though I've never actually stepped foot in High Class tattoo, I have been lucky enough to have work done by one of the most amazing artists I've ever seen, Audie Fulfer. Last year, I went to the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention and got a portrait of my cat by Audie. My cat had passed away after I only knew him for a little bit so I did not have the greatest pictures. They were from a phone and were just flat out crappy. Somehow, Audie used my pictures and sketched what was the most unique tattoo I've ever seen. He took his time and worked with true care. After nearly 6-7 hours, my leg held a beautiful, colorful cat portrait. The image literally made me cry because it was so gorgeous. I've never seen any tattoo without outlining and the blending of colors was truly amazing. Audie and his gang were such an open, fun bunch. My boyfriend and I felt like we knew the guys our whole lives after we left that night. I paid a flat $500 dollars (that was the portrait cost at the time) and being that it took such a large amount of time, it was actually very cheap. If I'm ever in Cali or can catch Audie at the tattoo convention again, I will do so in a heartbeat. read more

I have had the pleasure of Audie working on a large chest piece for me. We are about half way done so far and I have to say this I couldn't have been any happier with the work. The level of detail he puts in is absolutely phenomenal. I knew when I told him I trusted him to design a piece from scratch for me that I made the right choice and the result so far has been beyond my wildest dreams. I can't wait to get it finished. To the girl who wants high quality and stupid low prices, I am sure the homeless guy on the corner can do an awesome stick figure with some script phrasing for you that he will clean up with his spit and backwashed vodka. What they charge is cheaper than most and you can't even touch the quality they provide at this price. The hourly rate should easily be 50-75% higher. read more

Brought my daughter and niece in to be pierced by Matt Vargas. When getting septum pierced my niece happen to shed a few tears. He took the time to wipe away tears and make sure her make up didn't smear. That's what you call going the extra mile. Played wonderful music and made sure to answer my 100 questions. It was clean and he was great. The girls said it didn't hurt one bit. I will definitely return for more business at high class tattoo. read more

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Audie is amazing! I've got tattoos 10 years old from him and they still look new. Thank you Audie. Keep up the good work.