ABOUT MAD DOG
Downtown roots, heavy standards, and a front desk that protects people from fake accounts.
Mad Dog Tattoo has been part of 19th Street since 1994. The shop reputation comes from work that holds up, artists who know their lane, and a front desk that keeps clients clear of fake booking scams.
This is a place for bold tattoos, readable lettering, serious cover-ups, and clean professional piercing. People come here because they want a real shop experience, not a generic booking funnel.
If you already know what you want, request an artist. If you need guidance, send the idea through and let the shop match you to the right chair.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Best for walk-ins and same-day availability.
The form is ideal for larger ideas, cover-ups, and preferred artist requests.
SERVICES
What clients ask for most, organized by the work the shop is known for.
Custom Tattoos
Artist-led concept work. Plan for multiple sessions for sleeves and back pieces.
Black & Grey Realism
Portraits and high-contrast shading. Highly detailed, multiple sessions usually required.
Old School & Flash
Bold lines, classic icons. Same-day walk-ins are the shop's bread and butter.
Cover-Ups
Strategic redesigns. Always requires a consult to verify ink saturation and fit.
Lettering
Script, names, and quotes. Small names and dates are often handled same-day.
Body Piercing
Professional setups. First-come-first-served. Call for current piercer availability.
Blackwork
Realism
Traditional
Illustrative
Piercing
Cover-Ups
Walk-Ins
HOW THE BOOKING FLOW WORKS
For custom projects, cover-ups, and preferred artist requests, this is the simplest path from idea to appointment.
Send the idea
Tell the desk what you want, where it goes, your budget range, and who you want to work with.
Get matched
Requests route by style so realism, old school, lettering, and piercing do not all get treated the same.
Lock the consult
The shop confirms fit, timing, and any next-step details through approved contact channels only.
Show up ready
Bring references, ID, and your placement plan. No fake deposit links, no confusion, no guesswork.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Straight answers before you make the call or send the request.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes. Mad Dog still works like a real street-level shop. Walk-ins are welcome, and the request form is best for bigger custom projects or preferred artist scheduling.
How do I know a payment request is real?
If it is not confirmed through the actual shop number, the official website, or the official Instagram, do not pay it. The site is designed to make that policy impossible to miss.
Can I request a specific artist?
Yes. The booking form lets clients choose an artist directly, and artist pages can prefill the request so the desk sees the match instantly.
Do you accept walk-ins for tattoos and piercings?
Yes. We are Bakersfield's oldest dedicated walk-in shop. We keep our floor ready for spontaneous projects every single day.
BOOKING REQUEST
Use this form for larger projects, preferred artist requests, cover-ups, and piercing questions that need a real response from the desk.
WHAT THIS FORM DOES
Use it for custom tattoos, preferred artist requests, and piercing questions that need a real response from the desk.
Small and walk-in tattoos: calling the shop is still the fastest path.
Larger custom projects: include style, placement, size, and budget so the right artist sees it first.
Piercings: ask about placement, timing, and jewelry fit with the piercing team.
DIRECT CONTACT
If you need same-day information, do not wait on email.
Phone: (661) 322-8282
Address: 1218 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Instagram: @mad_dog_tattoo
Scam warning: never send money to random profiles claiming to hold your appointment.
NEARBY & AFTERCARE
Serving Downtown, Westchester, Oleander-Sunset, Oildale, East Bakersfield, and clients across Kern County.