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Since 1992, Body Electric is a passionate provider of specialized artistic tattoo design, consulting and piercing services. We stock only the highest quality body jewelry from manufactures including Anatometal, Neometal and Body Vision. Our award-winning tattoo artists create custom artwork or they can bring your own sketches to life.Our studio is a sanctuary of creative self-expression and we up hold a zero-attitude policy. Each client is treated with integrity and respect, and we do not discriminate against race, nationality, religious background or sexual orientation.We blend old-school values with modern safety standards. Our tattoo and piercing artists are fully licensed and highly knowledgeable. Stop by or contact us with any questions.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent piercing staff. Just went back to change out earrings. Love 'em.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Piercing, tattoos and amazingly beautiful jewelry can be found at this comfortable, professional and very clean tattoo shop on Melrose. With staff that shines with laughter, light and knowledge you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my niece to this shop about two months ago and we were more than satisfied with our experience. The staff is very professional and extremely talented. Taka was the artist that did her tattoo,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before last week, I have never had a tattoo. I emailed Bryan, their contact from the website with my questions and concerns and within five minutes of sending it, I received a call from him. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently got my tattoo done with Taka, whom mite i add did an amazin job. Cool people work there. I had fun kickin it while Taka had to go grab food. =)
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my belly pierced here and they did a great job. Very clean and professional, unlike most places in L.A. I recommend Body Electric to anyone who wants a piercing done professionally, not at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shop owner Taka is the awesomest guy. Incredible artist, and just all around brilliant talent.And considering he hasn't been tattooing for too long (5 years), he works like he's been doing it all his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super chill place and people. Have had my first and only tattoo experience and let me tell you I was sweating it but it was a comfortable environment and Taka, the tattoo artist, was very cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my first two tattoos, and they turned out awesome. The owner was very nice in responding to my e-mails, unlike other places I had contacted. He gave me a rough quote (which is hard to do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read the previous reviews and I see everyone shares my opinion about James. Great guy and exactly, exactly to the point kind of person you want to find in any place of service. He makes you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located upstairs off of Melrose. At first I was intimidated as it was my first time stepping in a tattoo / piercing joint. I think my face screamed VIRGIN! Super clean. Super nice guys working...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this was my first tattoo so I don't have much to compare to, but I loved my experience at Body Electric. As soon as I walked into the shop, I liked the vibe. Clean and bright with good music...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
super clean store...super clean work...custom jewelry...informative & helpful staff...brian and taka are both amazing to work with (didn't meet anyone else that worked there, but I trust they're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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I am not what you would consider a 'piercing expert' by a long shot, and will admit that a bit wimpy on the pain tolerance level,,, however, i decided to get my nipples pierced a few years ago and one of them...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Having never pierced my ears with anything but a gun before, i can honestly say i was anxious to get a 10 gauge needle pierced through both my ears. I was not only relaxed by the friendly and personalized...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time piercer (other than ears) - I'd highly recommend going to see James. He's very down-to-earth and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all in his presence. I don't know how pricing compares but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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This studio is just a fun place to go. Cool atmosphere, very friendly people and very professional. I just love my new piercing!It was my first piercing and I couldn't imagine it to be a better, more relaxed...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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HACKER SHOP AVOID AT ALL COSTS!BAD TATTOO ARTIST UNSAFE AND STERILE.go to VINTAGE TATTOO. BEWARE of THE OTHER FALSE REVIEWS THEY ARE BOGUS MOST LIKELY PUT THERE BY THE STUDIOS CRAPPY OWNER
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Body Electric did a wonderful job of calming my nerves and offering a clean, friendly enviroment. It was moderately priced and James did an excellent job.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome to get pierced! They have tons of great jewelry, (organics, stones, gold, silver, titanium and steel) My piercer of choice is James aka the wiz. He is super nice, friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to get a hoop for my nose piercing and james was awesome. he wasn't that uber-cool super jaded type and i really appreciated it. he loves his work and it really shows.he was super nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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I would highly recommend this shop all right! I was flying in to LA In Sept. for a short vacation and wanted a "souvenir" of sorts. I contacted the shop and Brian wrote me back within the next couple days to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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I recently went to get the "Marilyn Monroe" piercing at Body Electric. I found it through the Google search engine under, "Top piercing parlor in Los Angeles." Without a doubt, this is the BEST place to get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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I've been into Body Electric a number of times and everytime have had great service! Everyone is very friendly and very helpful! I have bought many pierces of body jewelry from Body Electric as they have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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I recently got my monroe pierced by the amazing James at Body Electric. Scared, nervous, and a little unsure about getting a facial piercing James approached the situation like that of nothing less than a pro....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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I just got my tongue pierced by james a few days ago. I was so nervous and completely freaking out. But James walked me through the whole process and made me feel really comfortable! The actual parlor was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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Mike Jones, Mike Jones, MIKE JONES. The best tattoo artist I have ever met! Before discovering Body Electric, I had been a victim of some pretty tragic looking tattoos .... but now they've all been touched up...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No wonder this star has 5 stars.. and a proud & loud Yelp! sticker near the entrance door.I went in this past Spring without an appointment to get my snug pierced, which I've been wanting to get for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Just last weekend I made a trip to The Body Electric to have my Nape pierced by James. The staff is amazing, very friendly and nothing but professional. I was greeted by James who makes you feel completely...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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I had been planning on going to Body Electric since the beginning of the summer. I knew I was finally ready to get a helix piercing, and decided a few months ago to eyebrow pierced as well. Seeing as I'd only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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I've been to many different Tattoo & Piercing shops, but none have compared to Body Electric. Their expertise, customer service, and professionalism is outstanding. I was greeted at the door and taken care of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used Yelp to find a tattoo place in LA, I found Body Electric. I had a verse done by Mike Jones, his lettering is phenomenal, the shop is chill, it's clean, the staff is welcoming and really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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I had two of my tattoos done at Body Electric. They were absolutely amazing both times. The first time I got a tattoo I was stupid enough to get my boyfriend's name. That relationship didn't last, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting LA from Chicago and I wanted to get some ink done. I searched for "best LA tattoo studio" and Body Electric appeared on the most lists. And for a good reason. It's brightly lit, very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine decided to get a half-sleeve and chose this shop after seeing some of the artists' portfolios on the website. An artist named Ian worked with him and created an absolutely stunning...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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I just got back from getting my tongue pierced at Body Electric. I walked in, they had time for me and everyone was really nice and friendly. I was really apprehensive and worried about the pain, I asked a ton...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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The customer service can?t be beat! Brian is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I would recommend it to anyone.-pepper aka krista
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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The employees are very nice and answer any one of 5 million questions you may have, even the really stupid ones. They are very flexible and patient and do whatever it takes to meet customer needs. =)
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Body Electric about a year ago to get my nose pierced. I got it pierced by a guy that doesn't work there anymore...I was constantly having problems with it and it wouldn't heal. I came in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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I had some work done about three weeks ago! If you are thinking of getting anything done in terms of Body Adornment. James is the one!!!Thanks James!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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This past weekend I got a tattoo from Taka at Body Electric (he's the cool japanese guy with crazy tattoos). The shop was really busy! but me and my girlfriend were greeted and after a brief consultation i was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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WOW Man!!!! Its Saturday JUne 28, 2008. We spent most of the day look at tattoo shops on melrose and in the area. We were getting very discouraged. about the service and VIBE in the shops, un- attractive and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I've been a collector of tattoos for a very long time. After seeing Taka's online portfolio, I decided that I wanted to get a piece done by him. I drove out to Los Angeles to get get my full chest piece done...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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I got my labret piercing last sunday by Brian. he was super cool and very professional.everyone in the shop was sooo nice. great vibe. super clean. I recommend everyone to go to Body Electric to get pierced by...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Last month my wife and I came to LA on vacation and stayed in Hollywood.While out doing some shopping, we looked for a particular piece of gold jewelry for her belly button. After stopping at a few shops...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a few piercings done on my ears over the past 10 or so years. Some would close and I'd have to get it redone. So I've been to quite a few piercing studios. I had been thinking about a nose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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I had my lobes pierced by the owner of the shop (only he and james do piercings there) and he was the most professional piercer I've ever met. He measured both ears to be sure it was balanced, and took a lot...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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I had my nostril pierced by James in April. It was a great experience. He was smooth, professional, and quick! The shop is clean and a relaxed atmosphere, everyone is welcoming there. I would definitely return...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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I got my nose pierced here a few weeks ago with Nick and it was fantastic! No problems, no swelling, and the pain wasn't too horrible. Everyone there was really relaxed and incredibly helpful.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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I decided to get my septum peirced and chose Body Electric since they already had great reviews. I was nervous but my peircer James (the BEST btw) was very professional. He helped me choose jewelry, explained...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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There is no shortage of tattoo and piercing shops in Los Angeles; however, if you want the best, you absolutely must go to Body Electric. Perched above Melrose Avenue, you will seriously wish that this were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Living in the land of image, Los Angeles has countless places to go and get yourself a tattoo, but hands down, when you're looking for quality, Body Electric Tattoo & Piercing is the BEST. I got my first...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in here today to have the balls put back on my earings. The guy who did it, his name was James. He was very nice and did a good job. I loved his earings he had on. I wanted to buy some other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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I went to get my first tattoo about a week ago. I referenced Citysearch and was impressed with all of the great reviews here. Let me just say that I agree with them 110%! I got my tattoo by Ian Michael. He was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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I had my navel pierced twice before, and it gave me grief both times- long healing time, development of hypertropic scarring, etc. After about two years I was missing my belly ring again, but I wanted to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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After many searches, I came across the add for this shop. Although my ears are pierced, it was done many years ago so this would be my first piercing in years. I've wanted my navel pierced for at least 3 years...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i came here to get my tongue pierced in january. this actually wasnt my first choice; i went to two other piercing places on that same street without any luck until i found this one with my friend....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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I have not been to Body Electric yet, but based on the excellent video I am thinking of going on my next trip to LA. The video made it look creative, personalized and extremely safe and hygenic.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I had the pleasure of getting my wrists anchored by James. I've only ever had my ears pierced so I was a bit nervous. James assured me that it would be painless during and after. He made me comfortable and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here to get small pieces done in may. I heard about this place from Floyds barbershop next door. We went and checked out the portfolio, and we were welcomed in. The guys are awesome. Totally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I am one of those chicks that was raised to be a "good girl" and was always taught that tat's on girls were bad. I was surfin through and have changed my mind after watching this video!!! It looks awesome and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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i've been wanting to get my industrial for so long. out of all the piercings places i walked into body electric with my sister. walked up the flight of stairs only to find a clean and cool shop. people are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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It's been a few months since I went so the names of the artists are escaping me right now. I walked up the flight of stairs turned left and walked through a door that looked just like an apartment. It's an...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Last night, I got my nipple pierced at Body Electric and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I chose the shop based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on this site and I'm glad I did my research. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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James is the best!! He's professional and very knowledgeable, as well as very kind. My best friend and I had our tragus's pierced about 3 years ago -mine got majorly infected, and after a few months I finally...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Body electric is the most chill shop in L.A. It's very clean and all the guys there made me feel really welcome. I went last night and the guys stayed open an extra hour for me and my roomie to get pierced and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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I was very nervous about getting my first tattoo, a fairly small (12 letters, size 48pt.), but very detailed, text tattoo. Dominic was my artist and he was a blast. Dry sense of humor, and mad skills! Helped...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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James is a fantastic piercer. This was my first piercing and he was very infromative, eloquent, and calmed me of all my nerves. They also have a great selection of top quality jewlrey, and are extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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I'm soo glad I took the time to research first, because it was really worth it! I had asked around to see what my other friends' experiences were like and the price range. One of my friends got hers pierced in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Wonderful place! James was wonderful with the nose piercing. He made me relaxed and the actual piercing was not so bad. He was very friendly and helpful with the questions I had and told me to call him if I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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James pierced my friends nose and mine and then my boyfriend and friend's ears, as well as changed one of my friends other piercings for free, and we all had the best experience. He is so professional and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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i actually went to see james because of the reviews here...i got my navel repierced aaand my friend got hers done for the first time. we were both so nervous but james made us feel so comfortable. he seems to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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i've been in there maybe ten times in the last five months. james has done 5 piercings on me in that time and i'm more than happy with them. i keep going back. i don't think that there is anywhere in town i'd...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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I was a little nervous about getting my first piercing, but James has a way that puts you at ease. He really takes the time to explain everything about the sterilization process, the actual piercing and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Today was my first piercing (nose), so I was kinda nervous, but James was super cool and I'd already heard he was the best. He took a lot of time with me to make sure I knew exactly what to expect and that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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No wonder they were rated Best on City Search, they truly are the best!!! I walked into Body Electric Tattoo & Piercing a bit nervous as I had already pierced my naval once before and didn't love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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like many girls my age ive been wanting to get a navel piercing for years but was soo scared about the pain and the horrifying stories i read about infections. however i made the best decision choosing body...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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I wanted to get my navel pierced for about 4 years but could not find a good place to have it done. After doing some research and coming across this website I decided to check it out. I called at first to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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I finally finished a half sleeve on my right arm and it looks f***kin awesome! Everyone who sees my tattoo are so impressed at the detail and finished work. The place looks awesome and the environment is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Or let a friend go to another piercer other than James at body electric. Always a plesant experience, very clean and professional, and always up to date on new things going on in the body mod world
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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I've known lots of people who have been pierced by James and all of them have the same thing to say. He's meticulous, he's clean, and he's a lot of fun to work with.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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James makes getting pierced a pleasant and easy experience. I felt completely comfortable and relaxed when he was piercing me. Not only did he answer every question I had thoroughly and made sure I knew how to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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James gives the perfect combination of professionalism and friendliness. When anyone walks into Body Electric on Melrose, they will feel welcome. He has an extreme amount of knowledge of body piercings and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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i have known wizzer for a few years now and as a professional i can say he is one of the few throughout the country i would trust with my body as well as anyone of my clients as well. he upholds only the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I went to Body Electric to get my first major piercing, and it was sensational! Brian, the owner, made my friends and I feel very comfortable. He was extremely kind (we called to say we were running late, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Love it here. This is the only shop in LA that i go to. Great lade (the site wouldn't let me spell it right) back atmosphere, great service. I strongly suggest that everyone goes here.Kennith
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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I love this shop. When i walked in for the first time, i noticed all the awesome custom art and style of the shop...A lot of other shops forget that tattooing is an art form and have their walls Plastered with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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I Love body electric! I've been going there for years for both tattoos and piercings! The guys there are all awesome, and the shop is very clean and cool. Everyone there is an artist, and that is something a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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As soon as i walked into Body electric, i felt at home, and relaxed. I went in to get a piercing, and after that i ended up also getting a tattoo! I didn't want to leave! haha! Everyone was so cool and fun. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Brian, the owner is awesome. He always has the best jewelry! I wanted a pair of plugs from them but they didnt have my size, so he ordered them for me and i got them the next week! Ian did my back piece and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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I went in to Body electric to get a very important tattoo. It was for my mother who passed away. The people there were so helpful with everything and making me feel comfortable and welcomed. The person who did...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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I've been getting all of my tattoos and piercings there for the last Five years. Its the best shop i've been to and im not going anywhere else.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Really Great work, i got a tattoo by Ian and he worked with my original design, and made it look exactly how i pictured it in my head. I strongly recommend him, and the shop. It was very clean, and everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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great shop. Very clean, very friendly. I got a great custom designed piece,and i always get pierced there.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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I have been looking for a place like this for a while. The people there are super friendly, their piercer is amazing. app approved. The owner, brian made me feel really welcome. I got tattooed by Ian, and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Ian Micheal is an amazing artist. He made the most beautiful custom piece for me. He also made me feel very welcome, unlike a lot of other shops. All the guys there are awesome!! EVERYONE should go there!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I have been getting tattooed there for about 10 years, great shop..the artist I use there is "Adrian"he specializes in new school, but also does fantastic traditional.HIGHS.Good artistshep...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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This place is phenomenal. I've been looking at tattoo studios for a realllly long time-and have only found pretentious self-absorbed JERKS all along hollywood and sunset. Finally, I stopped by Body Electric...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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I had a custom-designed tattoo done by Adrian, who was amazing! He took my design and perfected it drawing it freehand. He did 4 for my buddy that are the best I've ever seen for lines, color, detail. Highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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I've had two tatoos here by Constantine and his work is great! He really helps you find the design you really like, on top of it, he makes you feel totally comfortable the entire time, great artist!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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I went in there a little nervous but after talking to James and the whole process I felt totally safe and comfortable. It was an amazing experiance.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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