PADS: It arrived with a what could be original pads. TONE: It is cleaner and focused more than I would have thought (based on my JK tenor/also experiences). And like all of them, the lack of a neckstrap ring has caused many owners to add one many people add one. Like an early era of Couf Superba II soprano, this one does not have the high F# key the early examples also have the metal thumbhook but this one is plastic. I encourage you to read it for some really good info. My friend Helen helps distinguish Couf sopranos best: BassicSax website.
It has standard sized pearls (not the over-sized like alto and tenor). Although Superba 1's (alto and tenor) have rolled tone holes, the sopranos do not, whether it is a "i" or a "ii", as well as baritones! It does have the "JK" rear stamp but none of the "Made for WT Armstrong." that is seen on later examples. Made famous by Grover Washington Jr., these sopranos are steadily becoming more sought after due to the strong build, intonation, ergos, and a price that isn't blowing up your bank. There is no F# on this sax and I'll insert my Couf description to add info and context here: Armstrong Company, Julius Keilwerth, Musical Instrument Factory". Common Keilwerth stencil stamping on the rear body tube: " Made in West Germany exclusively for the W.T.
The Armstrong Heritage model was made by Keilwerth and should basically be considered the Couf Superba ii.
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