AVA Piercing Company

CAPTAIN TATTOO | Spike Moore

Captain Tattoo occupies a Winchester Road storefront in Temecula's commercial corridor, operating as a single-artist studio under Spike Moore rather than a multi-chair collective. The work runs toward American traditional and bold-line styles — the kind of approach that reads clean and graphic, suited to designs that hold their shape over time rather than fine-detail or photorealistic work. Custom appointments are the standard format; walk-ins are accommodated when the schedule allows, but advance booking is the reliable path for anything designed to specification. The studio draws residents who know what they want and are willing to schedule around availability, along with first-timers who prefer a contained operation with one familiar artist over a larger shop rotation. Piercing is not the focus here; the offering is tattoo-specific. For script work, flash designs, and traditional imagery with staying power, this fits the appointment-heavy lane. For cover-up scenarios or extensive custom pieces that require multiple sittings, the consultation-deposit-session model is where Spike's practice operates.