Painless Steel Tattoo Studio

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  Dude.  I don't care where my life takes me geographically.  I'm pretty sure I will travel back to Gallo from ANY place on this planet to make sure I am inked by the Master!
  
  I'm on my third tatt, but this was my first time with Gallo.  The piece I'm currently getting done is a big one, though his pricing is astounding for this amount of work!  He was able to pound out 3-hours worth of work in only 2-hours.  I felt at home.  He's charming.  His wife is awesome.  And they just broke out their guitars, his wife strummed, my friend and I sang/improvised, we just had a blast!  Great energy, which is the foundation of a good tattoo.
  
  And his technique is impeccable.  I've been through much worse pain with much smaller tattoos.  We're only halfway done, and his artwork/shading is amazing.  I'm enthralled, and can't recommend the man highly enough!!!

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  Posted on 07.15.13 Christopher M.

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  Got tattoo'd by Gallo last night. Not my first tattoo. Went in with some ideas and he drew it up perfectly! Got it done on my rib cage and although I heard stories about rib cage tattoos being the most painful, he somehow made it bearable. Awesome experience, highly recommended, this guy knows what he is doing!

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  Posted on 10.21.12 Lauren B.

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  If i could cover my entire body with tattoos, Id have Gallo do it. He's done most of the work on me and Ive never had any complaints. When I decide to get a tat I tell him my idea and put my faith in him to make it more magical than I expect. He is so creative and he is a blast to work with.

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  Posted on 09.06.12 Charissa M.

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  great got my tattoo with them! very kind and warm, will be going back!
  
  (sorry posted late i pushed save now... thinking it was posted)

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  Posted on 04.17.12 Joyce M.

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  Gallo is the best in Astoria.  I got  my first tattoo at his shop back in 1990 when he was down on 14th Street.  Still having Gallo ink me!  I will be back for more!

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  Posted on 02.17.12 Phyl R.

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  Gallo was good.  He was pretty pissed off it was my first tattoo.  He warned me about ruining his rep with the original tattoo I had wanted and I had customized it some more so that I would not ruin his rep.  I got a tattoo on my wrist and it was pain-free and quick and it came out AWESOME!!! Def. going back to do my other wrist as planned.

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  Posted on 04.06.10 Christina T.

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  I have been tattooed by John Gallo several times ( I am heavily tattooed) and the first time was probably 20 years ago!!! He pioneered tattooing in Astoria.
  He is the REAL deal.

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  Posted on 12.18.09 Kitty V.

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  Gallo does not screw around, and I mean that in a good way! I got my eyebrow pierced. I wanted a hoop and he gave me about three good reasons why a barbell was better, so I went with his opinion. A little sore now, but totally happy with my new piercing. Recommended as much as possible.

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  Posted on 08.26.09 Clint O.

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  I went into the shop last week to get pierced not knowing what I was in for, I was greeted by a totally friendly girl at the counter who was extremely helpful and willing to answer any questions I had.
  
  I've been getting piercings for over 15 years now and Gallo was great. This guy doesn't mess around and is FAST. He might not be for everyone (some of the kiddies enjoy having their hand held and whatnot) but I am definitely going back for more.
  
  NOTE: Although Painless Steel Tattoo has awesomely cheap prices for piercings ($40 for my nose), they do not do all kinds.

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  Posted on 05.28.08 Daniella S.

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