Point screws are nicely threaded, unlike many budget chinese makes. Pinky table has tilted Bb with the tab connection to the C# a regulating arm on the end of the B key keeps C# closed when Bb is activated. Offset lower stack holes, 'modern' ergonomics. Body gauge is quite robust, heavier than a student Yama. In general it is modeled after a Yamaha 23 as far as most keywork mechanics and such, although the feel of the JK's keys under the fingers is slicker, more responsive. ST-90, ROC-made (the first ones were actually assembled in CZ.at some point, apparently JK subcontracted to china). Ultimately, I didn't have to buy one.a repeat customer of mine won one on auction and sent it to me for refurb/servicing. Fairly ubiquitous on the eFlay US market, and they tend to go fairly cheap on auction. So I have been curious about these for a while, never really took the chance on buying a fixer and seeing what they were all about.
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