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Sonora Invincible
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Victrola-Monkey
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Sonora Invincible
Does anyone know if this machine was made in Oak or Walnut?
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Pathe Logical
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Hi Wayne,
I've seen photos of one in oak (Bob Johnson collection I believe), but I haven't run across one in walnut. I have two in mahogany --- one early and one late.
Happy hunting,
Bob
I've seen photos of one in oak (Bob Johnson collection I believe), but I haven't run across one in walnut. I have two in mahogany --- one early and one late.
Happy hunting,
Bob
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audiophile102
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Here is an Ad from the Talking Machine World. Under the image of the Invincible it says, "Oak or Mahogany, all finishes. (Circassian Walnut $50. extra) I have never seen one in oak or circassian walnut, but they have to be out there somewhere. If you find one, please post a photo.
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Raphael
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Page 20 of the Sonora catalog I have shows only mahogany or Circassian Walnut variants.
The only Circassian Walnut Sonora I've ever seen is the Baby Grand I picked up several years ago, and it may have come from Bob Johnson's collection.
Raphael
The only Circassian Walnut Sonora I've ever seen is the Baby Grand I picked up several years ago, and it may have come from Bob Johnson's collection.
Raphael
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Here's an Invincible in Circassian Walnut, as shown in Phonographs with Flair. Click on images to make them clearer.
George P.
George P.
- From "Phonographs with Flair" by Fabrizio & Paul. All Rights Reserved.
- From "Phonographs with Flair" by Fabrizio & Paul. All Rights Reserved.
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audiophile102
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Thanks George for posting the photos. Absolutely magnificent in circassian walnut.
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Django
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Re: Sonora Invincible
There is a very nice Sonora book in pdf form available to members on the Antique Phonograph Society web site, and it's free! Great resource for anyone interested Sonora.
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Victrola-Monkey
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Thank you all for the great photos and information. I’m blown away by their beauty. It may be a bit early in the year to start my Santa wish list, but I promise to be good.
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tictalk
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Re: Sonora Invincible
I have owned a baby grand and Invincible in Circassian , and a baby grand in green oak ,all of which I regret selling, but something else came along that at the time I had to have. 
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audiophile102
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Re: Sonora Invincible
Any pictures you would care to share?tictalk wrote:I have owned a baby grand and Invincible in Circassian , and a baby grand in green oak ,all of which I regret selling, but something else came along that at the time I had to have.
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