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Sonora

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 5:26 pm
by Plmbnmn168
I was just given an Sonora phonograph that Iā€™m in love with would like to find out more about it

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 7:48 pm
by OrthoFan
This is a good starting place -- https://www.antiquephono.org/sonora-book-r-j-wakeman/

Note, clicking on the bottom image will download or display (depending on your browser's settings) a comprehensive book in PDF format profiling the company and various Sonora models.

HTH,
OrthoFan

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:14 pm
by Plmbnmn168
Looked through whole book could not find any that matched this one

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:30 pm
by phonogfp
I believe your Sonora is the "Imperial," as seen on p.14 of Wakeman's book on Sonora. The "Imperial" is also listed and priced through various years on P.236.

George P.

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:47 pm
by OrthoFan
phonogfp wrote:I believe your Sonora is the "Imperial," as seen on p.14 of Wakeman's book on Sonora. The "Imperial" is also listed and priced through various years on P.236.

George P.

Agree. It sure looks like the Imperial -->
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The one you have is the version with the mahogany finish.

OrthoFan

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 6:18 pm
by Plmbnmn168
Thanks looking forward to getting back and listening to it more and examine the 50 or more records that are with it will post them if yall would like

Re: Sonora

Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 10:44 am
by edisonplayer
I have a Sonora like that in my bedroom.It was given to me by a friend.It doesn't have the dividers like the one shown or the paper sleeves.edisonplayer

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:31 pm
by Mpellicano
I bought one today. It has a corroded tonearm and dead grease in the springs, but it looks and sounds good.

Re: Sonora

Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:54 am
by epigramophone
I also bought a Sonora this month, and I am impressed with it's excellent build quality :

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... =2&t=42437