Sonny Rollins

Producer Steve Hoffman has stated his use of the LA-2A for Rollins.

My Teletronix LA-2A, ganged for stereo or mono reproduction via the handy toggle switch in the center of the two units. (...) I've used it on countless projects, Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Beach Boys, Doors, Eagles, Ringo, McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Jethro Tull, Chuck Berry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Van Morrison, White Stripes, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ella Fitzgerald, Yes, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Steely Dan, Steppenwolf, Bad Company, Jim Croce, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Dave Mason, Paul Simon, America, The Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Cars, ZZ Top, James Taylor, Art Pepper, Steve Miller Band, Queen, Rod Stewart, Duke Ellington, John Lee Hooker, Al Jolson, Roy Orbison, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Who, Lightnin' Hopkins, Bill Haley & his Comets, Miles Davis, Mamas and Papas, Blue Öyster Cult, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Bill Evans Trio, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Phil Collins, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Jeff Beck, Doobie Bros., Faces, Grand Funk, Heart, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt, Ten Years After, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat Benetar, Elton John, Leon Russell, Metallica. etc.

According to Henri SELMER Paris's official artist profile, Sonny Rollins uses the Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone. The profile highlights the Mark VI as the instrument of choice for Rollins, noting its presence throughout his illustrious career, including during the recording of renowned albums such as "Saxophone Colossus."

Sonny Rollins confirmed his use of the Buescher Aristocrat Alto Saxophone during an interview with AllenLowe, as recounted on the organissimo forum. In the interview, Rollins mentioned that he recorded the "Alfie" album with this saxophone, stating, "I loved that horn but I had to give it up because it wouldn't play in tune."

Multiple sources confirm that saxophonist Sonny Rollins used the Berg Larsen Stainless Steel Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece - 130/0. An article by Bret Primack in JazzTimes, as well as the Berg Larsen company's official website, both list Rollins among the legendary saxophonists who utilized their vintage stainless steel mouthpieces from the early 1950s. Furthermore, Sweetwater corroborates this by stating that Berg Larsen mouthpieces "were beloved by some of the most legendary saxophone players of all time, including the likes of Sonny Rollins," validating his documented use of these mouthpieces throughout his career.

Sonny Rollins is confirmed to have used the Otto Link Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece during his career. According to Sax & Clarinet On, Rollins is listed among the legendary artists who have utilized Otto Link mouthpieces throughout jazz history. Furthermore, discussions on the Sax on the Web forum note that "Rollins used a link on Saxophone Colossus; you can hear it in his sound" and specifically mention that "in the 50's (*Saxophone Colossus, The Bridge) he used an Otto link 10," verifying his documented use of Otto Link tenor saxophone mouthpieces during his most celebrated recording period.