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Plmbnmn168
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Sonora

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I was just given an Sonora phonograph that I’m in love with would like to find out more about it
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Re: Sonora

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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,
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Re: Sonora

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Looked through whole book could not find any that matched this one

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Re: Sonora

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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.

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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.

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

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Re: Sonora

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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

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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

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I bought one today. It has a corroded tonearm and dead grease in the springs, but it looks and sounds good.
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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

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