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Teal Ambassadeur 2500CDL (A-A25-CDL-S-050-N-C)

*Teal Ambassadeur 2500CDL, Standard Version.*

*Standard Version with its original Teal Anodized Twin Wooden Knob Handle and 17 Lines Level Wind .*

Morrum SX 1601C Ultra Mag S2, Black AE74(A-MOR-MS2-Z-001-N-R)

Supertuned by Office ZPI, this set of ABU Morrum SX1600/1601C Ultra Mag S2 was produced in 2005. While production for the Black AE74 was taken from ZPI to produce up to 200 each of 1600C(right hand) and 1601C(left) upon orders, the exact number produced for the other colored (Red, Purple and Blue) AE74 was unknown.

These Limited Edition run was featured with ZPI parts and they includes,

a. ZPI Magnesium spool RC416-RS
b. ZPI 85mm carbon handle
c Ball bearing level winder
d. SIC ball bearing on spool
e. ZPI original magnet brake system
f. 12 window blanking at side plate

Morrum SX 1600C Ultra Mag S2, Red AE74(A-MOR-MS2-Z-002-N-R)

Revo Elite Aurora (A-REV-EAU-P-001-N-C)

Produced in 2009, the REVO Elite Aurora is a Limited Edition Model made specifically for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). These reels were designed for maximum performance, achieved through ultimate engineering. These includes,

*a. Titanium coated side plate and star drag.*
*b. Linear Mag brake system*
*c. Infini spool 2*
*d. HPCR sealed bearings*
*e. Ultra light EVA knobs*
*f. Duralumin gears*

Revo Elite Aurora (A-REV-EAU-P-002-N-C)

Revo Elite Aurora 64 Limited (A-REV-64L-P-003-N-C)

Produced in 2015, this 3rd Generation Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) version of the Abu Revo Premier was Abu Garcia’s top end low profile baitcasting reel modified with parts designed for tournaments. These factory upgrades include,

*a. Full aluminum aurora coated body*
*b. BF-XT extra tuned ball bearings*
*c. Soft coated finesse knob keep grips at wet*
*d. Clicking cast control cap*
*e. Line alarm clicks when line is pulled*
*f. Wide adjustable magtrax*
*g. 14 full magnet brake system*
*h. Drilled shallow spool*
*i. 80mm long, 4mm thick carbon swept handle*

Post-1985 Small Ambassadeur Sideplates

Ambassadeur Sideplates: A distinctive feature of the Ambassadeur Reels and one that is able to withstand the test of time. Through its simplicity is also the classic look which reminisce her humble beginning.

Ambassadeurサイドプレート: の特徴Ambassadeurリールと時間のテストに耐えることができるもの。そのシンプルさを通して、彼女の謙虚な始まりを思い出す古典的な外観でもあります。

Ambassdeur 2500C *Sideplate* produced during the Olympic era from 1989 to 1991.

*Ambassdeur 2500C De Luxe produced during the Olympic era in 1990.*

*Ambassdeur 150 Plus *Sideplate* produced during the Olympic era in 1991.*

Ambassdeur 2500 CS rocket *Sideplate* *produced during the Olympic era in 1991 and 1993.*

Ambassdeur 1500C *Sideplate* *produced during the Olympic era from 1992 to 1993.*

Ambassdeur 1500C IAR *Sideplate* *produced during the Mamiya-OP and Pure Fishing era from 1994 to 2002.*

Ambassdeur 2500C IAR *Sideplate* *produced during the Mamiya-OP and Pure Fishing era from 1994 to 2002.*

*Ambassdeur 2500CI Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in 1996.*

*Ambassdeur 2500CI Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era from 1996 to 1997.* This is a set of unique sideplate which was installed with a Silver Emblem instead of the Gold Emblem.

This Sideplate was fitted in ABU factory but was never installed on any assembled Ambassdeur 2500CI produced by Mamiya-OP and the only postulation I have is that these Green *Ambassdeur 2500CI* with Silver Emblems were fitted wrongly and were rejected.

A few of these Sideplates started to surface in the market as spare parts after about 2 decades later.

*Ambassdeur 2500CI Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era from 1996 to 1997.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C IAR Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in 1997.*

*Ambassdeur 1500C Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in 1997.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era from 1997 to 1999.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in 1997.*

*Ambassdeur 1500C Nostalgia Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in from 1997 to 1999.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C Nostalgia Sideplate produced during the Mamiya-OP era in from 1997 to 1998.*

A set of rare *Ambassdeur 2500C Sideplate produced only for Abu 2500C Black Special 90-0 90-91.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C Sideplate produced during the Pure Fishing era in in 2007.*

*Ambassdeur 2500C Sideplate produced during the Pure Fishing era in in 2012; a collaboration between Simmons Sports Fishing and Simon Shimomura’s Fishy Business*.

Post-1985 Small Ambassadeur Frames

The Small Ambassadeur Frames have seen minimal change (other than the Reel Foot) over the decades since her birth. Being the ‘skeleton’ of the Ambassadeur Reel, she is also the part where all the other components come together. As simple as her design may be, she is a critical part in (1) putting together an assembled Ambassadeur and (2) the Identification of an Authentic All-Up Reel.

The most significant change in the Frames of a Small Ambassadeur is her Reel Foot. These changes includes the (1) Design, (2) Thickening of Reel Foot and (3) Foot Number. With Foot Numbering System started in the mid to late 1950s for the Record Ambassadeurs in a bid to prevent ‘Back Door Activity’, this system is still adopted today; with many variations.

The Foot Numbering System evolved over the years with the Rights to market Small Ambasasdeur changed. While it may seem logical to follow a certain system in authenticating the Small Ambassadeurs, some may not be so. Frames with Mysterious Foot Number, Wrong Colour Plates or Wrongly Stamped Foot Number often drive collector crazy.

ザスモールAmbassadeur フレームは、彼女の誕生以来、何十年にもわたって最小限の変化(リールフットを除く)を見てきました。の「骨格」であることAmbassadeur リール、彼女はまた、他のすべてのコンポーネントが一緒に来る部分です。彼女のデザインが単純であるように、彼女は(1)組み立てられたものをまとめるのに重要な部分ですAmbassadeur(2) 本物のオールアップリールの識別。

小さなフレームの最も重要な変化Ambassadeur彼女のリールフットです。これらの変更には、(1)デザイン、(2)リールフットの増粘、(3)フットナンバーが含まれます。フットナンバーシステムは、レコードのために1950年代半ばから後半に開始されましたAmbassadeurs 「バックドア活動」を防ぐために、このシステムは現在も採用されています。多くのバリエーションを持つ。

フットナンバーシステムは、小規模な市場参入権を持つ長年にわたって進化しましたAmbasasdeur 変更。スモールを認証する際に特定のシステムに従うのは論理的に見えるかもしれませんがAmbassadeurs,そうではない人もいるかもしれません。神秘的な足の番号、間違ったカラープレートまたは間違ってスタンプされた足番号を持つフレームは、多くの場合、コレクターを狂わせます。

*Thin Foot which can only be found in Classic Ambassadeur Reel Frame.*

While this is not a Post-1985 Small Ambassadeur Frame, it is still important to share difference between a Classic Frame and a Post-1985 Frame.

A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in November 1984 with a set of Mysterious Foot Number. This is also the first few months when Half-Pimpled Reel Foot was adopted.

Interestingly, there is no literature of which Small Ambassadeur this frame was used.

Like the previous example, this is a Classic Ambassadeur 2500C Frame (note the Thin Reel Foot) put together by her previous owner.

Today, this wonderful example is owned by Mr Axce Tan.

Photo contributed by Mr Axce Tan.

This interesting reel was sighted with a Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in February 1984 (Full Pimpled Reel Foot).

While the last Two Production of Classic Ambassadeur 2500C (Gray Ambassadeur 2500C with Bronze Tag) was produced in June and September 1984, these is no literature available for this particular frame.

*Photo contributed by Mr Axce Tan.*

A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1992 during the Olympic era.

While this looks like an ordinary Black Ambassadeur Frame, it is not. What is interesting is that this frame was not used on any Small Ambassadeur because the colour of her plates were installed wrongly. An Ambassadeur bearing the Reel Foot Number of 990002 should belong to a Ambassadeur 2500C Select and this model only utilize a Gray Frame.

A Foot Number that was supposed to be utilized for Gray Ambassadeur 2500C Select.

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1992 during the Olympic era.* This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 1500C De Luxe (GC).

*This is one of the Small Ambassadeur Frame that is able to withstand the test of time. She was used throughout the history of Small Ambassadeur, from Classic-Ebisu to Olympic* to Mamiya-OP to Pure Fishing era.

*This is another popular Black Small Ambassadeur Frame. She was also used throughout the history of Small Ambassadeur, from Classic-Ebisu to Olympic to Mamiya-OP to Pure Fishing era.*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 1500C (Gold) and Ambassadeur 1500CA.*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 1500C (Blue).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2500C (Green) and Ambassadeur 2500C Nostalgia (Green).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 1500C (Red).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2500C (Red).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 1997 and 1998 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2500C (Blue).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced from 1997 to 1999 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2500C (Gold).*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced from 1997 to 1999 during the Mamiya-OP era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2600C.*

A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced during the *Mamiya-OP* and Pure Fishing era *(1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2002)* for the Ambassadeur 2500C IAR.

A Rare *Dealer’s S*AMPLE Frame. This is the only Ambassadeur 2500C IAR Dealer’s SAMPLE frame I have seen, in addition to the Factory Assembled Dealer’s SAMPLE Ambassadeur 2500C IAR described in Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-050-N-R).

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 2007 during the Pure Fishing era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 2500C (Black).*

*The Wrongly Stamped Foot Number of 170018/07 which was NOT suppose to exist for a 2007 Black Ambassadeur 2500C.*

*A Small Ambassadeur Frame produced in 2008 during the Pure Fishing era. This frame was used on an Ambassadeur 1500C (Sunset Orange).*

Reel Tuning (Part 1)

Reel Tuning is one of the favorite topic discussed and I too have been asked by many. This article share some basics of Reel Tuning and I hope it is useful for your next project.

WHY should we Tune a Reel? Tuning a reel allows one to bring out the best potential of his/her fishing reel so that they can perform with minimum effort (friction), thus allowing the angler to cast at ease. It is not surprising that many renowned Fishing Tackle Companies knew the importance, however it is just not economical for them to do so; either that it takes too much time, or it is too expensive to do so. Some models did attempt to do so with the addition of bearings or increase the number of polished parts, but there are much more potential left for us to tap in the reel of ours. These mentioned Factory Tune reels are often market as ‘Sports’ or ‘Racing’ version.

WHAT is Reel Tuning? Reel Tuning involves the (1) polish of all friction points, (2) increase the number of bearings and/ or (3) decreasing the weight of the parts. Of course, this also depends on your fishing application.

In this article, you will see 3 x Ambassadeur 2500C tuned in 3 different ways. I will also show you some of the PROs and CONs so that you can decide what you want and how far you will want to push ahead for your project.

Reel A: A Classic Ambassadeur 2500C produced in November 1975 (Version 1) seen with many Battle Scars.

Reel A (751000). Well-used 100% Original Ambassadeur 2500C,

*Reel B: A Classic Ambassadeur 2500C produced in February 1977 (Version 1).*

Reel B (770200). An Original Ambassadeur 2500C Tune and Mod with 5 basic bearings (2 x Spools, 2 x Cogwheels and 1 x Levelwind), and

*Reel C: An Ambassadeur 2500C Nostalgia produced in 1998.*

Reel C (070008). Ambassadeur 2500C Nostalgia fully tune with all the bearings and parts I can get.

These reels are tuned and tested without their lines so that I know they are tuned to the best of their potential. Below are the verdicts,

Reel A: An Classic Ambassadeur 2500C (751000) produced in 1975.

Reel A. This is the most economical way of tuning a reel and I am impressed with the way they function; way better then how they were first bought. However, one also need to understand that tuned parts are more susceptible to oxidization, hence frequent maintenance is required should you want it to perform at its peak all the time.

Reel B: An Classic Ambassadeur 2500C (770200) produced in 1977.

Reel B. This is the best upgrade (with tuning of cause) in my opinion because the bearings aid in the free spool and they don’t oxidize, hence able to provide a longer duration of peak performance for the user. The upgrade is also not considered expensive for a super tuned reel of this caliber. The change of a light weight spool will allow you to convert this little reel to cast super light lures.

Reel C: An Ambassadeur Nostalgia 2500C (070008) produced in 1998.

Reel C. This is the ultimate tuning of an Ambassadeur 2500C. You can choose to do that if you have the extra cash or if you want to be different from others. The result is of cause the best in my opinion, however the additional performance does not justify for the extra extra dollar spent on the upgrade.

I hope this article benefits you in the consideration of your next project.

リールチューニングは議論のお気に入りのトピックの一つであり、私も多くの人に尋ねられてきた。この記事では、リールチューニングの基本を紹介し、次のプロジェクトに役立つことを願っています。

なぜリールを調整する必要がありますか?リールをチューニングすることで、釣りリールの最高のポテンシャルを引き出して最小限の労力(摩擦)で実行できるため、釣り人は簡単にキャストできます。多くの有名なフィッシングタックル会社がその重要性を知っていたことは驚くべきことではありませんが、そうすることは経済的ではありません。時間がかかりすぎるか、高すぎるかのどちらかです。いくつかのモデルは、ベアリングの追加や研磨された部品の数を増やしてそうしようとしましたが、私たちのリールをタップするためにはるかに多くの可能性が残っています。これらの言及されたファクトリーチューンリールは、多くの場合、「スポーツ」または「レーシング」バージョンとして市場です。

リールチューニングとは何ですか?リールチューニングは、(1)すべての摩擦点の研磨を伴い、(2)軸受の数を増やす、または(3)部品の重量を減らす。もちろん、これはまた、あなたの釣りアプリケーションに依存します。

この記事では、3つの異なる方法で調整された3×Ambassadeur2500Cが表示されます。また、何を望み、どこまでプロジェクトを進めたいかを決めることができるように、いくつかのPRとCONを紹介します。

リールA(751000)。よく使用される100%オリジナルのアンバサダー2500C、

リールB(770200)。5つの基本的な軸受(2 xのスプール、2つのxのコグホイールおよび1つのxのレベルの風)との調整およびMod

リールC(070008)。私が得ることができるすべてのベアリングと部品で完全に調整します。

これらのリールはラインなしで調整され、テストされるため、彼らの可能性を最大限に活用していることを知っています。以下は評決です。

リール A.これはリールをチューニングする最も経済的な方法であり、私は彼らが機能する方法に感銘を受けています。その後、彼らが最初に買われた方法はより良い方法。しかし、調整された部品は酸化の影響を受けやすいことを理解する必要があるため、常にピーク時に実行する場合は頻繁なメンテナンスが必要です。

リールB.ベアリングはフリースプールで助け、彼らは酸化しないので、これは、ユーザーのためのピークパフォーマンスの長い期間を提供することができるので、私の意見では(原因のチューニングで)最高のアップグレードです。アップグレードは、このキャリバーの超チューニングリールのために高価とは見なされません。軽量スプールの変更は、あなたが超軽量ルアーをキャストするために、この小さなリールを変換することができます。

リールC.これは、アンバサダー2500Cの究極のチューニングです。あなたが余分な現金を持っている場合、またはあなたが他の人と異なりたい場合は、それを行うことを選択することができます。結果は私の意見では最高の原因ですが、追加のパフォーマンスはアップグレードに費やされた余分なドルを正当化するものではありません。

この記事が次のプロジェクトを検討する上で、あなたに利益をもたらすことを願っています。

Reel Tuning (Part 2)

It is always fascinating how a Supertuned Ambassadeur can performs; often beyond what an angler can handle. While the process of tuning such reels to its fullest potential is one that is onerous, what this brings about is also the sense of achievement.

In addition to the multiple cleaning and polishing over the process of tuning, the most important step is the inspection and matching of all its interrelated moving components; this is the essential to success.

A CNC-Machined Jig used for the straightening of Ambassadeur Frames.

An Ultra-Sonic Cleaner

While cleaning and polishing, some of these damage parts are often pass-off without being detected.

An example of a scarred Wormshaft (#10205 and #10364)

An example of a Marred Cogwheel (#5152), often being passed off without being noticed.

It is often seen that one will load lines on their spool during tuning so that it will spin longer; visually satisfying! So the question is, does a heavier spool spins longer?

The answer is yes, with higher initial force; but why is it so.

Using back Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion, Fnet= ⚠P/⚠T

where,
Fnet= net force
⚠P= product of mass
⚠T= change in velocity

For simple explanation, you can also re-write it into ⚠P=F⚠T

This formula explains why.

However from a purist perspective, I will still prefer to tune reels without their lines loaded as it allows me to know that the reel has been tuned to its fullest potential.

スーパーチューンド・アンバサドゥールが実行する方法は常に魅力的です。多くの場合、釣り人が扱うことができるものを超えています。このようなリールを最大限の可能性に調整するプロセスは厄介なものですが、これがもたらすのは達成感でもあります。

さらに、チューニングの過程での複数の洗浄と研磨に対して、最も重要なステップは、相互に関連するすべての移動部品の検査とマッチングです。これが成功に不可欠です。

清掃や研磨が行われている間、一部の部品は検出されずに渡されることが多い。

チューニング中にスプールにラインをロードして、より長く回転することがよく見られます。視覚的に満足。だから問題は、より重いスプールはより長く回転しますか?

答えは、より高い初期力で、はいです。しかし、なぜそうであるのですか?

ニュートンの第2運動法則を使用して、Fnet=⚠P/⚠T

どこ
Fnet= 純力
⚠P= 質量の積
⚠T= 速度の変化

簡単な説明をするために、⚠P=F⚠Tに書き直すこともできます。

この式は、その理由を説明しています。

しかし、純粋な観点から、私はまだラインなしでリールをチューニングしたいと思います。これにより、このリールが最大限の可能性に合わせて調整されていることを知ることができます。