From what I have read, he had a Goldplated Conn #M189k, or silver-plated Conn #226k Baritone Saxophone. He played on a Gale 5 Mouthpiece with Rico #3 reeds.
Both predated the Artist version (aka Naked Lady) of the 12M
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