I love this shop! I've gotten 3 tattoos done by Tania (picture of the 3rd one pending). She is incredible! Her art is beautiful and her lines are so clean! Not only that, but she's super sweet and a great conversationalist! She's been a trooper dealing with my twitchiness since I keep asking her to tattoo some difficult spots (lol). You can give her an idea and she'll roll with it and make it even better than you imagined! I've recommended several of my friends and they come back raving to me too and thank me for the recommendation! She's definitely my go to when I want a piece with some fine lines and awesome dot work! The shop itself is great as well! Everyone's super friendly and funny. It's also nice n clean! It's just a fun atmosphere! read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Bee and flowers under sternum piece by Tania! - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

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Best tattoo parlor in Chico. Love my new art. Everyone is friendly and the shop is always clean! read more

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I scheduled an appointment with Kelley from 12 Volt Tattoo. My best friend and I got matching tattoos and I got another one for myself. The quality is amazing. I am extremely satisfied with his work. The environment is super chill and laid back. I will be going back in the future for more work. read more

I got my very first tattoo on my 25th birthday, and it was such a great experience!! I just walked in and could get it done on the same day. Thank you Zac for making my birthday special read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

This place was awesome! They got my BF and I in for matching tattoos and Rachel is a Queen! Love this place. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

I have wanted to get work done for a long time but hadn't met an artist I was comfortable with until I met Zac. Whenever we head to Northern California I schedule time with Zac. I am able to send Zac ideas of what I want and he takes it from there. And Zac always takes the time to make adjustments until I'm completely confident with the design. read more

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My friend's roommate recommended this place, and I have been wanting to get a new tattoo, and I could not be more pleased by the time I had here. Zac was incredibly helpful and got it done for me very well. I could not have imagined a better tattoo experience. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Hebrew Letting by Zac Black - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Hi! I got two tattoos by Tania Evans in February (i attached photos, taken today) and I LOVE them. They're simple and small but I couldn't be more happy with how the lines came out. I also get a lot of compliments on them Tania is friendly and easy to chat with, which isn't only a nice distraction from any pain but made the experience even better. I honestly love her work and would be happy to get more tattoos done by her. Last, the shop was clean and full of good vibes, not intimidating or anything like that. Check out her instagram @taniaevanstattoos! read more

12 Volt Tattoo - tattoo by tania evans - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

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Stopped in as a walk-in. Zac was able to fit me in. I described what I wanted, he drew it up and nailed it on the first try. It was exactly what I wanted. Thank you Zac for giving me what I wanted and making it look good! This shop has a great energy! Good tattoos ain't cheap! read more

Great people, high skill, good atmosphere, walk-in or apt. Love my tattoo for a reasonable price. I will go back for more. Highly recommended! read more

Popped in to 12 Volt to see if I could have some flowers added to work that I already have. I came prepared with books of flower drawings but Chris was confident and friendly and said he'd probably free hand them on which made me a little nervous but I told him that he was the artist and I trusted him. I'm so glad I did! I love the work Chris did and look forward to getting more work done by him. He was friendly, professional, and patient as we talked through the design and finished product. The price was what I expected. I am SO happy to have found Chris and 12 Volt. 12 Volt artists were friendly and fun. Studio was clean and tidy. Bathroom was clean, especially for a bunch of dudes keeping it that way. Music was great. Overall great experience. read more

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I am from out of town and wanted my first tattoo. They took me and my 2 nieces without an appointment! Tania did a great job on my nerdy nurse smurfette! read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

So we are about 3-4 hours from Chico, I did a lot of research online to find an awesome female tattoo artist to fix my thigh tattoo, I am grateful that I found 12 Volt. Monica truly rescued my terrible castle tattoo, I told her I wanted it to be a spooky castle..gave her some colors I wanted and let the rest be up to her to make her own. I wanted to be surprised, and she exceeded my expectations. It's everything I wanted and more. I am so in love with my new tattoo. She turned it into something that I can be proud of and boost my confidence. This is by far my coolest and most favorite tattoo. I will definitely be back for my other tattoos. Thank you Monica! read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo rescue by Monica. - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Excellent, clean, great vibe, great service, very personable AND professional. I checked out 4 other local tattoo parlors, and this was the cleanest and most professional and welcoming. Will visit again for next tattoo. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Zac is amazing - not only as a tattoo artist but also as a locally owned small business owner! Anytime there is a need in our community he goes ABOVE & beyond to do whatever is needed to step in to help Read more here about Zac & his wife Karen kicking ass for our community: https://today.csuchico.edu/alum-brings-healing-with-buttestrong-design/ read more

This is not a review of the tattooing services here. I'm sure the artists here are very talented as I had booked an appointment with one after looking at their impressive portfolio. However, the one star review is for the absolute lack of knowledge about ADA laws. This shop refused me service because of my service dog. That breaks federal law. I wasn't going to make a scene so if they wanted to break the law, then so be it. They stated it's shop policy to not let animals in for sanitation reasons. My service dog did not need to be attached to my hip. She only needed to be in view of me. I have gotten many tattoos at other shops that understand ADA laws. My dog has sat on the floor, not interfering with tattoo work at all. However, they still refused me service. So, the artist refunded my deposit and I left to file an ADA complaint about disability discrimination. Because that is exactly what happened at this shop. I'm sure everyone here is very knowledgeable about tattooing about you might want to brush up on disability laws. It feels horrible to be turned away because of a disability. Because of something I can't control and something I need medical equipment for. read more

12 Volt was hella sick! The work that Tanner did on our wrists was amazing. The line work and color are both extremely clean. Best true-tattoo parlor in Chico hands down. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Sick work by Tanner! - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

I called one afternoon and asked about a tattoo I wanted and I was advised to come into the shop to discuss in detail. I was asked when i wanted to do the tattoo and Zac advised he had a cancellation and could do it that day. I was sold. Zac was extremely courteous and professional. He fixed a horrible tattoo I had and turned it into something I love. Can't say enough about this place. Clean, sterile and a nice bright environment. I will be back for more. read more

I wanted a new tattoo for my 20th bday so my boyfriend and I went on a chico wide search for the best artist for the tattoo I wanted. 12 volt was the last place we checked out and where we found Chris Stack. First of all the studio is super clean and all the supplies are very sanitary and new. You can tell they really care about the safety just as much as making sure you get a good tattoo. Everyone was super chill and helpful. Even though everyone was busy with other people when we came in to check out their portfolios like 3 people made sure we didn't have any questions and asked if we needed anything. Their portfolios were some of the nicest I have seen. A few of them were printed books full of really well done tattoos and the variety of the types of tattoos shown really helped to give me an idea of each artists style and capability. Chris was very helpful and patient as we tried to explain what I wanted (I'm not a very good artist so he had to deal with my bad sketches). After making an appointment and realizing their prices were way better than the other studios we had visited I was that much more pleased with my experience. The day of my appointment Chris showed us his sketch (which was exactly what I wanted) and went over what kind of details I might want. He gave great advice about what would look good and what doesn't usually work with tattoos, making sure I didn't do anything stupid. When we got started he was very precise about the placement of my tattoo, making sure it was dead center and getting both me and my boyfriends opinion on it. He made sure I was comfortable and ready, giving me even more advice on what to expect and how to handle it. He had a really steady hand but was still super quick with getting it done. It only took about 45 min and I am so happy about how it turned out. So far it's healing up very nicely and still looks amazing, I am super pleased with my experience here and will definitely be back for my next tattoo! Side notes: there is a non-refundable deposit that goes towards your tat when you make an appointment, there's a $5 service charge when you pay with a card, and they do free touch ups if your tattoo starts to fade while healing. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo by Chris! - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Had an incredible experience getting my first tattoo here! My artist was very perceptive to listening to my wishes and concerns and made sure I was ecstatic about the tattoo I was getting. All of the artists are friendly and helpful, I love that they check in with each other and compliment each others work! I've walked into other shops and felt awkward and uncomfortable, but I didn't feel that way at all here! Shop was beautifully decorated and most importantly very clean! Loved all the kitchy decor and holographic cat picture in the (also very clean!) bathroom!! Great shop, great environment, great artists, I'll definitely be back here for tattoo number two!! read more

This was my first tattoo at this shop, and ill go nowhere else! These guys are great! Juan did a fantastic job. clean lines, great color, and he drew up EXACTLY what I was looking for. BRAVO!!! read more

12 Volt Tattoo - I love that Juan is able to take what I have in my head and put them into beautiful prices of art. Thank you. - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Tanner did my tattoo and he was amazing. He sketched exactly what I showed him and made it even better. He was able to do my tattoo super fast and it looks amazing. read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

Went in for a walk in and got fit in right away... owner zak did an amazing job on my little tattoo. Overall I just loved the vibe with him and his staff so after going to 2 other shops and not loving their responses I found 12 volt, and yes I will be back and recommend to friends read more

I wanted to get a piece done for my dad, and Tania did an amazing job creating my piece. She's so friendly, and an amazing artist. She's also done some writing on my arm that was done so clean and beautifully. I will definitely be going back to 12 Volt and Tania for any future tattoos. read more

Second tattoo and I couldn't be happier. Went to two diff. shops before finding 12 Volt and was not comfortable with how they were treating me and would not get me in the same day which I thought was weird because what I wanted took Zac at 12 Volt about 20 mins total to do and thats including the walk-in consultation, and drawing. Great work and very comfortable environment. Highly recommend. read more

Thankful for the other 5 star reviews, my sister and I went for tattoos and appreciated the honest and clean environment. We are so happy with the work Zack did and will be back if we desire more ink. Just thought I'd contribute to the 5 star rating! read more

Had a couple pieces done here, walked in for consultation for a third. No problem, no pressure, great prices, great ink, great service. 5 stars. read more

I went and got a tattoo with Zac Black! He was super friendly and designed my tattoo exactly as I wanted it! The tattoo looks even better than I imagined! The atmosphere was awesome, and everyone in there was super friendly! Would highly recommend 12 Volt for their friendly environment and their work is perfect! read more

They don't keep appointments with deposits left, or call to let you know. Garbage business people, maybe they can tattoo. I wouldn't know. 60+ tats, never happened before. I never leave negative reviews, but people shouldn't have their time wasted. Stay away from Monica. read more

I wouldn't consider going anywhere else then 12 Volt Tattoo, the best tattoo artists, clean & professional establishment. I've been there twice, two different tattooist (original artist moved) who went on above my expectations, I couldn't be happier. read more

Been to plenty of different tattoo parlors all across the state but 12 Volt Tattoo is one of the best, the artist Raine is a phenomenal and a very talented tattoo artist, she has been helpful and more than willing to do everything to make my tattoos look absolutely amazing, which they all do! Highly recommend coming to 12 Volt Tattoo read more

I just got my fifth tattoo by Zac and I have brought friends for tattoos here as well. I love the cool, professional and clean atmosphere and have always been super happy with my tattoos. Zac has a lot of experience and will work with you on creations and takes his time to get it right. It's hard not to get a new tattoo each time I visit Chico. In fact, I think I do get a new tattoo every time I come! read more

Zac from 12 volt is a true artist! Spoke with him a week before my tattoo about what I was looking for, and gave him an idea of what I wanted. Couldn't be happier with the end result. Line work was perfect, color was bright and solid. By far the most sanitary and organized shop I've been into. Fair prices, especially for the quality of work! I'll be returning to finish my sleeve that I started 10 years ago. Zack black is my go to guy from now on read more

12 Volt Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Chico, California

I recommend going to 12 Volt to anyone. I felt totally comfortable and welcomed. Very clean and professional shop. I brought a few footprints from my dog for Zac to bring to life on my foot and he delivered exactly what I wanted! His pricing was fair and work is worth talking about. Thanks again! read more

Quick appointment time and great prices! Wonderful customer service! Quality Tattoos! This is the place you wanna go for some fresh ink! All of the artists are amazing and have a great sense of humor. read more

I went to 12 Volt tattoo and Tanner Drake did such a fantastic job! He did a cover up on a really ugly tattoo that was on my chest and he covered it so well and he did an absolutely beautiful job! Plus, he was so friendly and easy to feel comfortable with. I will definately be using Tanner at 12 Volt Tattoo for all of my future tattoos! read more

My husband and I popped in to get tattoos in our new daughters honor. They fit us in. Max was excellent and made the experience a fun one. They have a great attitude and fair prices. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Zac Black welcomed us immediately, knew exactly what we wanted and perfected it!!! Was super fast and did a phenomenal job!!! Will definitely be back for every tat I get in the future!!!! read more

This place is awesome. I wanted to get my next tattoo for a long time and when I finally decided to get it done I looked at these reviews and they were all right. This place is clean professional and does amazing work. I can't remember the artist name but he was a young guy around 24 maybe? He listened to me and gave me exactly what I wanted. I felt very comfortable here and would definitely recommend to anyone thats interested in getting a tattoo. read more

I wanted to get a 3/4 sleeve done. I went into 12 Volt and talked with Tanner. He totally understood my ideas and knew exactly what I wanted. He quickly sketched out a design and with in no time at all he began my tattoo. After several sessions my traditional Japanese Koi tattoo is complete. Tanner, as well all the artist at 12 Volt Tattoo, were very friendly and knowledgeable in their craft. The vibe in their shop was always positive and everyone had great attitudes. This made for such a awesome experience I will definitely return in the future for additional work and would highly recommend 12 Volt Tattoo for anyone looking to get their next tattoo. read more