Sonora Elite?
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- Victor III
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Sonora Elite?
Craigs List, Kentucky ---- Sonora Phonograph, Elite?
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- Victor V
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Re: Sonora Elite?
This one?
https://lexington.craigslist.org/atq/d/ ... 97411.html
Looks like it was stored in a barn for fifty years: Still, for parts or a painful restoration, $100 may be worth it, if it doesn't stink too badly.
OF
https://lexington.craigslist.org/atq/d/ ... 97411.html
Looks like it was stored in a barn for fifty years: Still, for parts or a painful restoration, $100 may be worth it, if it doesn't stink too badly.
OF
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- Victor IV
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Re: Sonora Elite?
Can This Sonora Be Saved?edisonplayer
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- Victor V
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Re: Sonora Elite?
I'm thinking it might not be worth it. It looks like termites got at the grille--judging from what looks like sawdust in the horn. God knows what the inside of the cabinet is like, or what condition the motor is in. The reproducers and tonearm look salvageable, and the original owner's manual is a plus.
OrthoFan
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- Victor Monarch Special
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Re: Sonora Elite?
Doesn't look so "elite" anymore.
Anything can be saved... if you wanted to badly enough.
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- Victor II
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Re: Sonora Elite?
That must be a very early Elite, judging by the ornate criss piece under the doors. The feet are a problem, but could be restored. I think the missing grill would be the show stopper. I dont know what could be done to replace that.
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- Victor III
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Re: Sonora Elite?
Make a jig for the curve _ laminate _ cut a new one with a fret saw and wood files.
Not easy, but doable.
A pattern would be needed.
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- Victor II
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Re: Sonora Elite?
I am going to get it tomorrow. Can’t resist a challenge!