Quik-Lok Two-Tier Z Keyboard Stand

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Get it together, Quiklok!

First of all, let me say that this keyboard stand is rock solid and very well made. QuikLok is a name I've purchased before and have relied on for many years. Be that as it may, here's why I only give this product 2 stars. I purchased this Z-726L model earlier this month, but didn't assemble it until closer to the end of the month because I am redesigning my studio with new gear. So everything was gutted out and there was no point in assembling the stand (so I thought). I also purchased the Z-728 mic boom attachment along with a universal clamp-on music stand to complete the set. Today, I attempted to put the stand together and was completely stunned at how poorly the assembly instructions were. By following the diagram, the instructions LITERALLY have you to assemble the stand BACKWARDS!! By following the instructions, your shins would be scraped raw by the steel support bar at the bottom of the stand. To confirm, I went back to QuikLok's website to see a picture of the Z-726L and sure enough, it is supposed to be the other way around. Adding to these awful instructions, there were two washers in the hardware pack that were not mentioned AT ALL as to which bolt those washers were supposed to be used with. I suppose QuikLok decided to leave that up to the user to decide for themselves where to use them (if at all). Next, the Z-728 mic boom attachment states both at Guitar Center as well as QuikLok's websites that it is for use with all Z stands except the Z-722. Well, I bought the Z-726L and it is NOT COMPATIBLE! The attachment photo on Guitar Center's and QuikLok's websites both show the attachment with an open end on the LEFT SIDE which allows the bolts to pass through and connect the side frame to the upper tier support beam. Well, either there was some mix up at QuikLok and they mislabeled the part and sent me the wrong product, or worse, they redesigned the product and didn't update the product compatibility list! But the product I ended up with had a solid steel plate on the left side that blocked the bolt holes preventing me from securing the upper tier to the frame! So, I had to return the boom arm attachment along with the music stand because without the boom arm, I can't use the music stand either! As for the Z-726L, I wouldn't have had a problem reorienting the stand to the correct configuration - simply remove a few bolts, flip the bottom support beam, reattach and move the upper tier to the opposite end. But by following those backward instructions, I already attached the foam padding to the lower level of the stand - and that adhesive is STRONG. So I had to peel it off without ripping the foam, use a gum remover to get the adhesive off the wrong end of the stand and reattach it with two sided tape - which I now had to go out and buy! Get it together, QuikLok! For this, you should be ashamed.