Extremely Rare Sonora Jacobean De-Luxe Robespierre Art Case Model Phonograph

[@Musicradio77Network]

I have another Sonora phonograph called the Barcarolle which was a tabletop model from about 1916 to 1924 depending on what year that it was made, and it’s pretty darn rare, and you don’t see them too often. It can play all acoustic 78’s as well as electrically recorded 78’s from 1925-29, and some later ones from about 1930’s through the 1950’s if you are using a soft tone steel needle. I know many people complaining that prewar and postwar 78’s it might ruin your records, but I don’t think so. It plays really good.

[@Frank-od6zt]

Thanks for sharing, what a georgous machine👍

[@WineNationTV100]

THIS had to be the Rolls Royce of record players, what a gorgeous machine! The new tech stuff nowadays just doesn't compare to the workmanship they put into this at all. Just awesome!!

[@vintagecoinop]

Who would give this video a thumbs. down. Just goes to show you some people are hard to please. Great video and good description .

[@goldenboy5500]

that wonderful tone arm not only great to look at but it takes the thinning out

[@LibertinaUno]

Nice to see more on youtube these years later, lovely machines

[@biancale8615]

Thank you for sharing this video with us! That sound is magic! I picked up a gorgeous phonograph today and was wondering if you would be able to guide me in identifying the era it is from?

[@Idelia412]

Very nice machine, with wonderful carving!

[@desoto1961]

What a beautiful machine !! I have NEVER seen one !! That arm is amazing !! It sounds great too !! What a treasure !! So nice it came with all those goodies !! Wonderful addition to your collection !! I am smiling !!

[@tammietrl]

Wonderful! ❤🌹❤

[@victrolaman]

Fantastic Phonograph Mr. Turkey Doodler.

[@helloworld8752]

This was the rolls Royce of gramophones!! As well as Columbia de luxe, a kurtman glass gramophone, and Columbia Mignon, as well as an Edison (I forgot the model name) designed after a building in polished walnut and ormolu design.

[@rocketaroo]

Very nice!

[@bobbyroy84]

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! I Have the Paul Whiteman Record! LOVE IT!

[@Darrigrande]

Very Beautiful gramophone! It must have been the Cadillac among of the music reproductors her time!

[@meyiyiyi55]

wonderful player.im going to look at one this weekend im very excited.

[@amberola1b]

A beautiful sounding Whiteman disc to go with your more than beautiful Sonora phonograph

[@foxtrotgin]

WOW! This is truly amazing! I Found one of those wooden tone arms at a flea market a while back! Now I know what it belongs to! ...You are lucky to find it so amazingly complete! I was drooling over that set of needles too! lol! Thanks for sharing this great informative video!

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@RaymondTVinyl Raymond, its always a pleasure to have you on my channel, Thanks for your nice comments i think i have a few Acoustic style records that have bells in them, i will post one just for you :)

[@Ecksterphono]

Now that is a rare find a diamond in the rough

[@Patriot-jc5wi]

Sweet find, I bought a Sonora Serenade form 1923. Paid $30 at a yard sale.

[@victrolaman]

Mr. Turkeydoodlers, could you please post the serial number of this wonderful and amazing Art Model Sonora Jacobean ? Most of the Art Models from this era, had very low serial numbers, and I and others would be curious to know if Sonora had a unique series of numbers for its Art Models, or whether their Serial numbers just progressed by each machine produced regardless of the model. Thanks. and congratulations on your remarkable find. Victrolaman

[@RaymondTVinyl]

Truely remarkable!!! Thank you so much for sharing this treasure. The tone arm is just fascinating!!! Really nice sound. So glad this is in a good home. You're so correct about Victrolaman....marvelous machines that he shares with all of us. Really looking forward to hearing more music on this beautiful machine!! Would love to hear something with bells. Curious about the high tones.

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@desoto1961 Rich good to hear from you I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm going to be getting the light going soon let's some more of your Brunswick you have

[@victrolaman]

@Turkeydoodlers Yes,you should demonstrate twisting that carved wood tone arm to the Vertical Groove position, insert the Pathe stylus saphire needle, and play a nice Pathe Record to the delight of everyone who will watch the unique and fascinating demonstration.

[@noahmontague1849]

I have one almost exactly like yours

[@foxtrotgin]

@Turkeydoodlers I have been well! My camera broke and i have not yet replaced it. More videos of my collection will be coming soon. I got some more machines out of storage just the other day!

[@victrolaman]

@edisone1 Yes you can't post even the link here or copy and paste the PDF file, but it mentions that George Brightman, the president of the Sonora Phonograph Co. was responsible for installing a Sonora Jacobean art model phonograph in the Oak Room of the famous Waldorf-Asptoria Hotel, and visitors to the room have commented enthusiastically on the Artistic Appearance of this Sonora Art Model. This was taken from the Music trade review section of "Talking Machine World" dated June 3, 1922.

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@foxtrotgin Thank you for subscribing and watching. I will be listing more videos soon, I have added a few more nice machines to my collection including a 8-12. Keep checking back

[@johnfalstaff2270]

Reading the title under this video I thought there is a Maximilian Robespierre voice recorded just before he entered guillotine.

[@victrolaman]

Mr. Turkey Doodlers. Can you please demonstrate how to adjust the tone arm to play Vertical Groove records, either an Edison or a Pathe. Since you have the proper needles to play either, I am sure most everyone who views that video will find it fascinating. Victrolaman

[@esroberto1]

He didn't know what they were actually for, precisely, so...

[@Bigband78]

It's A Beauty

[@linnthomson3136]

I have this same Art case. It took me awhile to find it on the internet and here it is. I was interested in selling it at some point. The tone arm is very beautiful carved wood. Anyone interested can contact me. Thanks.

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@TheRiqzster Lol yes I realized that after I posted the video plus I mumbled to lol geesh.. But you know what I meant:) Every time I have people over and look at my collection they are in awe of this machine, I rebuilt the electric light on it so that works once again. I need to make a few new videos of it with the light working.

[@victrolaman]

@Turkeydoodlers As I said, you cannot post the link or the PDF here. So i summarized the article and you can see it below if you scroll to the bottom of the page. Victrolaman

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@foxtrotgin How have you been? Looking fprwRd to seeing more of your collection

[@BlackPatti78s]

What a strange tonearm! Sonora always had strange tone arms, saw a video of one that didn't move along the grooves, but was moved by a feed screw. They had some good music on there records too.

[@Turkeydoodlers]

Hi Bruce, I just sent you a email, I was just thinking that myself, I need to make some more videos of the Sonora using the needles that came with it

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@Edisonfans19 Paul your more than welcome,

[@HarborGuy]

Sonora - "Clear as a Bell" - they also made radios............I've only seen one huge floor model..........Very Ornate also.

[@Musicradio77Network]

That’s right! “Clear As A Bell” was one of Sonora’s memorable slogans and “The Instrument of Quality” was another memorable slogan. I love this.

[@spencerbergquist781]

try Restor a finish. That might be all the cabinet needs to freshen it up a bit.

[@noahmontague1849]

I just bought it from a second hand store

[@Turkeydoodlers]

@edisone1 I saw that, Victrolaman sent it to me, im hoping he can post the Link to the article, i printed it out, great stuff, thanks!

[@hykeletdjkel]

Exelent´

[@victrolaman]

Did you contact me recently Mr. Turkey Doodler, and ask me to message you? If it was not you, it must have been an imposter. Please let me know. It was all about your fantastic Art Model.

[@debabratabiswas9696]

I have a gramaphone ..box type England .for sale ..India