Customer Reviews

Yamaha PKBB1 Single Braced Adjustable X-Style Keyboard Bench

5 star:		(82)
4 star:		(47)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

First of all, the PKBB1MM is the same model as the PKBB1. In fact, the box for this bench leaves off the MM suffix. So, it would seem that the same bench is being sold twice on Amazon, for two different prices. Go for whichever is cheaper.

Now, as far as the bench goes, it's not bad, especially for the price. Raising and lowering could be easier--as is, it involves unscrewing a knob, pulling out a bolt, holding a bunch of washers in place, and screwing the knob back into the bolt at the desired height. Not as horrible as it sounds, but could be annoying if you're taking this bench to a gig. If you're using it in your home, however, you'll probably just leave it in one position anyway.

The other downfall of this bench is that its highest setting is not all that high. I'm six feet tall, have a digital piano with the keys positioned at exactly the height of a regular grand piano, and honestly, the bench makes me feel a little short. Two or three inches more height would be perfect.

The upsides are: 1) the cushion is quite comfortable, even for extended playing; it feels almost like visco-elastic foam. 2) The bench is reasonably sturdy and well-built, considering the small size and the low cost.

Overall, I'd recommend this bench for home use, but only because it is dramatically cheaper than anything else in its class.

I have this bench with a Yamaha keyboard and the Yamaha double-x keyboard stand. The bench is small and doesn't take up much space, even folded out, which is great. When folded down, it's a little smaller but thicker than a fold-up chair. It's nicely padded and comfortable. My main complaint is that it only has 3 height settings, and the highest setting isn't high enough for me - I'm about 5'6" and at the highest setting, my elbows bend slightly upward when I'm at the keyboard, which makes it hard to keep straight wrists and curved hands without scrunching my shoulders (which gets uncomfortable and introduces a lot of tenseness in the playing). This bench is adequately stable for an adult who can touch the floor but is not stable enough for a young child who might want to climb or play on it (no way I'd let my 2 1/2 year old, who likes to "play" the keyboard, near this bench by himself). Also, at the highest setting, the legs at the bottom are close together, so the higher you set the bench, the less stable it is.

I bought this for my children to use with their keyboard. It is ready-assembled and fairly sturdy - perhaps a little on the small side for a large adult, but great for my children aged 9 and under and ok for me (I'm only 5'4)

Nice bench for the price.

nice bench to sit on. i bought 9 of them and are pretty neat. however, when children get up from them, they are not stable and are a bit dangerous.

I ordered the Yamaha PKBB1MM for my seven year old daughter, and she loves it! The bench is a well put together product and is easy to set up. And, you can't beat the price. . . .

easily portable, instant set up, safety locking on legs. Seat is adjustable for height with 3 varying locks, and is also very comfortable, with good padding. For the price, this is a great buy, very durable and will last me a long time. I use it everyday.

I am 5'5" and this bench is too high even at its lowest setting: I can't sit with my knees at a 90 degree angle. I would have drilled another hole to get the right height, but to use the bench I'd also have to reupholster it, and that's just not worth it. The seat is hard as a rock - I felt uncomfortable after just one minute, and I had some padding of my own to contribute. Changing heights involves two washers, a long bolt, and a large knob--it's a pain, but only takes about half a minute. The bench seems to be sturdy, but I'm not going to find out if it's durable because I'm sending it right back. It would be nice to see something sized for an average woman instead of a tall man; unfortunately, this seems to be the only product on the market in the under-100 price range.

I bought this bench thinking it was a yamaha brand and received a generic version that goes with Yamaha and other brands keyboard. I'm disappointed because I actually paid extra to get a Yamaha brand (I would have gotten the same bench for almost 10 dollars cheaper somewhere else) and didn't.
Anybody actually got a Yamaha brand (one that comes in a box with a Yamaha logo)?

Apart from the brand issue, the bench is ok. The height adjustment is not so easy as you basically have to move the screw to change the height.
It is thick, firm and comfortable though.

The seat is comfortable and appropriate for most users, but the base is kind of tippy. If it falls on your foot, it really hurts. Probably okay better for use on completely flat surfaces, but not as good on carpet.

I had been using various chairs at my piano for some years and I happened to see this bench and bought it immediately. I've had it for a couple of months now and I use it every day. It took only a moment to set up and it is comfortable, strong, and stable.