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Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:55 pm
by ticticdok
Just wondering if someone could give me some information about my Sonora phonograph? Such as the model number and such. It is walnut finished cabinet with the wooden tone arm. Thanks! I appreciate it! John
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:15 am
by gunnarthefeisty
Higher end, I think it might be Baby Grand? Very nice machine.
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:42 pm
by Pathe Logical
Hi ticticdok,
Your machine is a Sonora Elite from the 1919 period. A bit earlier, the cabinet style of this model was markedly different. The Elite in the 1920 catalog has a knob only on the right-hand door (yours has a knob on each door). A bit later, the cabinet style was basically the same with some minor differences. In the 1922 catalog, the Elite is shown with a stretcher (with a horizontal top and curved bottom) visible between the two front legs, and the bottom edges of the front doors are horizontal/straight instead of curved. The pics below are from 1919 and 1920 catalogs, respectively.
Hope this answers the questions you might have,
Bob
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:14 am
by ChesterCheetah18
Pathé Logical wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:42 pm
Hi ticticdok,
Your machine is a
Sonora Elite from the 1919 period. A bit earlier, the cabinet style of this model was markedly different. The Elite in the 1920 catalog has a knob only on the right-hand door (yours has a knob on each door). A bit later, the cabinet style was basically the same with some minor differences. In the 1922 catalog, the Elite is shown with a stretcher (with a horizontal top and curved bottom) visible between the two front legs, and the bottom edges of the front doors are horizontal/straight instead of curved. The pics below are from 1919 and 1920 catalogs, respectively.
Hope this answers the questions you might have,
Bob
The grille is different as well.
Steve
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:29 pm
by ticticdok
Thanks for the information. I appreciate it! John
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:37 pm
by Pathe Logical
Hi John,
You are welcome!
Bob
Re: Information on Sonora phonograph
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:05 pm
by Phono-Phan
Do you have the other reproducer in the drawer to play needle cut 78s?