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Oak Sonora Grand
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Phono-Phan
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Oak Sonora Grand
It took a number of years but the owner of this oak Sonora Grand finally decided to sell it. He had it for over 40 years. The outside was refinished prior to him getting it. I love the oak graining. Now the hunt is on for the tilt out record sleeves.
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Curt A
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
VERY NICE... Congrats on finally getting it...
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
Both the color and grain are very nice. 
James.
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Phono-Phan
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
Here is a picture with better lighting. It was pretty overcast for the other pictures.
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oliver
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
Gorgeous machine; well worth the long wait!
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tictalk
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
Hi Ken , That is lovely! , Sonora bombay's are so elegant. and a special treat to find in oak, Congratulations.
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BillH_NJ
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
That’s great!
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audiophile102
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
It truly is a grand sight to see your Sonora look so nice. My Invincible came with tilt out sleeves, but the paper they were manufactured with simply didn't stand the test of time. The were so brittle that they couldn't be handled at all without falling apart. I ended up removing the handful of survivors and setting them aside in hopes of one day finding a substitute. Sonora made beautiful albums which fit perfectly inside the storage area, but I have only found one for sale which I snapped up immediately.
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Curt A
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
Could the originals be copied and duplicated? It would probably require making each one by hand, since there isn't a huge market for them...
"The phonograph is not of any commercial value."
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
Thomas Alva Edison - Comment to his assistant, Samuel Insull.
"No one needs a Victrola XX, a Perfected Graphophone Type G, or whatever you call those noisy things."
My Wife
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audiophile102
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Re: Oak Sonora Grand
I sure would be interested if someone figures out how to make them.Curt A wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:16 pm Could the originals be copied and duplicated? It would probably require making each one by hand, since there isn't a huge market for them...
"You can't take the phonographs nor the money with you, but the contentment the phonographs bring may well make your life better, and happier lives make the world a better place."