I think Stitt had a regular Tone Master in the mid-late '50s.
I've seen photos of Stitt from 1949 with a King spr20 and a metal Berg. I've seen other photos from 1954 with an early mk6 (scroll "S" on neck) and a Link TM.
I know he played an STM on alto for a long time.
Bottom line: I think Stitt had a regular TM on the "Sonny Side Up" album w/ Rollins, Dizzy, Persip and the Bryant bros. Probably a #5 or #6.
I've seen photos of Stitt from 1949 with a King spr20 and a metal Berg. I've seen other photos from 1954 with an early mk6 (scroll "S" on neck) and a Link TM.
I know he played an STM on alto for a long time.
Bottom line: I think Stitt had a regular TM on the "Sonny Side Up" album w/ Rollins, Dizzy, Persip and the Bryant bros. Probably a #5 or #6.