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Craigs List, Kentucky ---- Sonora Phonograph, 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.

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Can This Sonora Be Saved?edisonplayer

edisonplayer wrote: Sat May 07, 2022 11:47 am Can This Sonora Be Saved?edisonplayer

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

edisonplayer wrote: Sat May 07, 2022 11:47 am Can This Sonora Be Saved?edisonplayer

Doesn't look so "elite" anymore.

Anything can be saved... if you wanted to badly enough.

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.

Chilesave wrote: Mon May 09, 2022 7:12 pm 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.

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.

I am going to get it tomorrow. Can’t resist a challenge!