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Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum here. I am 16 years old and I buy and sell antiques. I have quite the collection of old stuff like typewriters, adding machines, and beer advertising.
Recently, I bought an old Sonora phonograph from a lady I know for $50. I need some help identifying the machine. The patent sticker on the bottom has been partially ripped off but I believe it is from the late teens or early twenties.

It does need some work- the springs need to be replaced and the reproducer needs to be rebuilt.

Anyways, here's some pictures of it. If anyone has any information on it, please let me know. Thank you!

Hello, Red Wagon, and welcome to the forum!

As noted on the data plate, this Sonora is a "Saginaw" model." It originally sold for $100 upon its introduction in 1924.

This information was taken from an upcoming book-length feature on Sonora Phonographs by R.J. Wakeman; soon to be posted on the Antique Phonograph Society web site.

www.antiquephono.org.

George P.

Welcome to the forum! The above advice will be helpful. If you need help with repairs, contact Ron Sitko. The Links Section has details on how to contact him. (PN also sent with questions)

Thank you very much for the welcome and the information! As the project moves along, I will keep everyone updated on how things are going.

Welcome to the hobby and to the Forum. That is a nice looking machine, I take it that you know that a needle is good for one play only. Watch out though, records and machines have a habit of.........multiplying............... exponentially.