A very well made stool made in Chicago as I note on the package. Though I am not a guitarist (well, I am a bass guitarist), the Eddie van Halen reference is clear (there may be some envious guitarists) and is made quite tastefully through the design. The overall construction seems to be quite robust and the quality does not seem shoddy/cheap, the fact that the stool rotates is very useful, as is the fact that is 24" and allows one to reach pedals - I've noted someone bought a 36" high stool and could not, so buyers should be mindful of this. I usually play standing but having tried one of these stools during long rehearsals (including playing my heavy fretless bass) made me consider this purchase it and first impressions are good - it will certainly be going out on gigs! Highly recommended at this price, as there are certainly more expensive stools that looked good but I did not opt for.