Quick Lok Musician Seat (Dx749)

OK so this is really too soon to write a review but I really wanted to comment on the "expert assembly" that is offered with this product. At the time of this writing they ask for over $65! It took me longer to unbox this chair than it did to assemble it - and that without the need for any tools! Seriously folks, if you have at least one opposable thumb, you can assemble this in about a minute - unless you take the time to read the instructions - then it might take a little longer. The chair comes in 3 pieces: 1.) unfold the leg 2.) slip the seat bottom over the back post and position it in one of the holes 3.) slip the seat back over the back pole and position it as well. Oops! I lie. I said no tools needed. You will need some scissors or a pocket knife to cut the zip tie that holds the foot rest during shipment. OK since I am here I can offer my initial impressions on the chair. Weighing in at just under 25 pounds as measured with my luggage scale, some might find this a little heavy. (but for heavy steel construction what else would you expect?) The chair is VERY easy to assemble/disassemble for transport with no tools needed. I like the many positions that are possible. It is very quick and easy to adjust the backrest which might come in handy during a gig. You could use different positions to change up your posture/back support. You pull the know and slide the rest up or down to the next hole. You could even do this one handed, and without looking. The construction looks pretty solid (I am close to 300 lbs and feel secure). The seat feels just wide enough for me. The foam padding feels a bit stiff just out of the box, but that may be a good thing in the long run, as the chair gets broken in. If I had to complain about anything it might be the design of the rear post that slopes at close to 45 degrees. The results is that the higher you place the back rest, the further back it also goes. In its highest position you may find your tailbone resting against the lower part of the back post when you sit back. That said, I am over 6 feet in height with a long torso. in the highest position the back rest is a littler higher than directly between my shoulder blades. That may be higher than most will really need. I actually find the lower positions preferable as they do a good job of supporting the lumbar region. Another reviewer commented that the chair tended to tip forward when he leaned forward on it. I guess that may be true with the seat in the lowest positions, but it does it in a very predictable way, much like an ordinary chair. In the highest positions I couldn't really get it to tip forward at all. If you need to reach down to the floor to adjust pedals or pick up instruments, you may possibly need to exercise a modicum of care. I wouldn't be too worried about it though - certainly not enough to let it affect your purchase decision. I really don't think it is any better or worse than any other type of this chair. Guitar players: the foot rest can be set from 4" to 11". There are 5 holes/positions, but by going past the bottom hole you can get a 6th position at a 4" height. So that is my opinion after owning this chair for about an hour. Very satisfies so far. I'll try to revise this after I have some gigging experience with it, and get the chance to see how it holds up. UPDATE: Played a gig with this chair for the first time. Did a couple of 45 minutes sets. You will never confuse the comfort of this chair with your grandma's overstuffed armchair, but it does perform well at a gig. Basically I pretty much forgot about it throughout the gig, except for one moment when I wanted a little more lumbar support and was able to quickly make a very effective adjustment. At the end of the night nothing was sore or tired, so I guess this is a pretty good chair for keyboardists (me) and guitarists. It was a little awkward to pack and move, even without the seat and back in place. One of the foot rest plastic grip thingies slipped off the foot rest a little too easily, but I remedied it with a few dabs of rubber cement. Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase and would buy it again. Perfect? no, very adequate? yes.

After spending a long time comparing similar types of seating to pair with an adjustable-height desk, I selected this product based on the fact that it had both adjustable and padded seat and backrest along with a hinged footrest. It was a good choice. The construction is very sturdy. The adjustable parts are nicely engineered so they don’t wiggle (except the foot rest, which has some play but it remains extremely sturdy). This thing is impressive. The only potentially negative point is it’s weight, but sturdy and lightweight and adjustable aren’t a realistic goal, especially for this price. The seat padding is thick and sturdy as well, so you won’t feel bolts or other construction bits on you backside. The seat has a slight angle toward the main back post, but that seems to make it comfy for me. The back rest is also well-padded and sturdy enough to lean against without concern. While not recommended to sit anywhere for eight hours, this chair is comfortable enough for a full eight hours of sitting if needed. The chair can be pretty tall if needed, and even at its tallest there is only the slightest concern of a lateral movement on thickly padded carpeting. On solid floors, it remains very stable. This is a well-made product and a good value. For the sake of providing context, I’m 5’11” at 210lbs.

Good chair but has it's quirks. Like others have mentioned about the foot rest... Yes it does flop around and the plastic pads just fall off. Not a big deal, easy fix. The chair tips... Yes it will tip with you if you lean too far forward... Ok now... Is it comfortable? Yes.. Is it heavy? Yes again...but very sturdy and well built. Would I recommend it? Already have...

I reviewed a lot of chairs to use for my guitar practice. I have to admit, I'm a bit on the heavy side and tall, so the quality and sturdiness of the chair was very important to me. This chair is amazing, the sturdiest I have been able to find and assembles in minutes. The foot rests are an added bonus and are actually positioned where they can be used comfortably. The height of the seat and the back can be adjusted in seconds. All in all one of my best purchases on Amazon and hats off to the manufacturer and supplier of this product.

Just got it today. Comments are based on initial impression, which may change after extended use. It was extremely easy to assemble. I can't imagine how it could be worth about $75 for "expert assembly" though I suppose some might feel differently. Pro: - very easy (in my opinion) to assemble - seems very sturdy overall - better than a typical "bar stool" type guitar seat since it has a back rest - seat size and shape is better for sitting than a round stool - very slight (barely perceptible) back tilt to seat so you won't feel like your sliding off but also not falling back into the chair. - foot rest is in a better position than typical "bar stool" type guitar seat - foot rest height, seat hight, and back rest height are all easily adjustable. Con: - Heavy and not all that portable. It's manageable but not great for something you'd want to move around. - Foot rest is a little wobbly. Seems sturdy but would prefer it to be rigid. - Lowest seat hight is higher than I'd like. Seat height is about the same as the "bar stool" type guitar seats. I'd prefer something more at a regular work chair height. - Back rest is small. I'd prefer something that would give my back fuller support. I can imagine my back getting tired sitting for an hour or so in this chair. The back rest is more of something to keep you from falling backwards than something to really fully lean into. Overall this seems significantly better than the stools I have been using but not something I will love completely. If after I use it for sometime I change my opinion I'll revise this review.