Small Abu Ambassadeur

The Ambassadeur 1500C and 2500C described in this section refers to Small Ambassadeur reels produced from 1989 till Present (for Small Ambassadeurs produced before 1985, please refer to Classic Abu Ambassadeur, Ambassadeur 1500C & 2500C Series).

With the absence of Small Ambassadeur from the global market for about 4 years, her production resumed in 1989. By this time, the rights to market Abu products in Japan had been transferred from Ebisu Fishing to Olympic. Olympic was a tackle manufacturer and Japan agent for many reputable brands like Fin-Nor, Heddon and Luhr-Jensen from 1989 to 1993. This however was short-lived.

In 1993, Olympic merged with Mamiya, a manufacturer of photographic equipment; the merged company was rebrand as Mamiya-OP. Like ABU in the early years, Mamiya-OP focused a lot on sales and advertising. They produced lavished catalogs (mainly in Japanese) with high quality images, informative description and details; the company soon shot to fame, distributing a total of 105,000 small Ambassadeurs in 31 different designs over a span of 7 years.

On the request from Mamiya-OP, ABU began producing small Ambassadeurs with colors and design never seen before. Colors like Gold (or champagne), Blue, Red and Green were included into the family together with the ‘CI’ model which was produced only for Independent dealers. Additionally, Instant Anti Reverse (IAR) bearing made by German manufacturer INA was also introduced for the first time on these Small Ambassadeurs. With these mass production happening, some issues arise from the initial batch of Ambassadeur 2500CI produced in 1996 where problems associated with out-of standard spool and drive-shaft were evident. These problems were soon overcame within the next year or so after Mamiya-OP returned many of these out-of-standard reels and have them replaced.

With the collapsed of the Asset Price Bubble in 1991, Japan experienced the ‘Lost Decade’. Through the rippling effect, Mamyia-OP announced the withdrawal of fishing tackle business in December 2000. This is when Pure Fishing assumed the control of distribution for ABU Tackle in Japan.

Production of the 1500C IAR and 2500C IAR continued into the Pure Fishing era until late 2003 before Pure Fishing took a 3 years break. Production resumed in 2007; this time with a classic design. Small Ambassdeurs produced in the Pure Fishing era is often sighted with Large ABU emblem, 5-Prongs Straight Cut Star-Wheel, 4.7:1 gear ratio, ‘Oil’ stamped handle retainer nut and round handle knob pin light those used in the classic years.

Like those produced in the initial Mamiya-OP years, a significant number of out-of-standard reels were also produced (other than the Elite Models) during the Pure Fishing era. While many were retained and sold, others were returned and many of these later found their ways into online platform in the later years.

Amabassadeur 1500Cそして2500C このセクションで説明する「小さい」を参照Ambassadeur 1989年から現在まで生産されたリール(用小さなAmbassadeurs 1985年以前に制作された、クラシックを参照してくださいAbu Ambassadeur, Ambassadeur 1500C & 2500C Series)

スモールアンバサダーが約4年間世界市場に参入し、1989年に生産を再開。この頃までに、日本でのアブ製品の販売権は恵比寿漁からオリンピックに移されました。オリンピックは、1989年から1993年までフィン・ノー、ヘドン、ルーア・ジェンセンのような多くの評判の良いブランドのタックルメーカーと日本のエージェントでした。しかし、これは短命でした。

1993年、オリンピックは写真機器のメーカーである間宮と合併した。合併した会社は、間宮OPとしてリブランドされました。初期のABUと同様に、間宮OPは販売と広告に重点を置きました。彼らは、高品質の画像、有益な説明と詳細を持つ豪華なカタログ(主に日本語で)を制作しました。同社はすぐに名声を得て、7年間で31の異なるデザインで合計105,000の小さなアンバサダーを配布しました。

間宮OPからの要請により、ABUはこれまでに見たことのない色とデザインを持つ小さなアンバサドゥールを生産し始めました。ゴールド(またはシャンパン)、ブルー、レッド、グリーンなどの色は、独立したディーラーのためにのみ生産された「CI」モデルと一緒に家族に含まれていました。さらに、ドイツのメーカーINAによって作られたインスタントアンチリバース(IAR)ベアリングもこれらの小さなアンバサダーに初めて導入されました。これらの大量生産が起こると、標準的なスプールとドライブシャフトの外に関連する問題が明らかであった1996年に生産されたAmbassadeur 2500CIの最初のバッチからいくつかの問題が発生します。これらの問題は、間宮OPがこれらの標準外のリールの多くを返し、それらを交換した後、すぐに来年かそこらで克服されました。

1991年に資産価格バブルが崩壊した日本は「失われた10年」を経験しました。波打つ効果を通じて、Mamyia-OPは2000年12月に釣具事業の撤退を発表しました。 これは、ピュアフィッシングが日本のABUタックルの流通の制御を引き受けたときです。

1500C IARと2500C IARの生産は、ピュアフィッシングが3年の休憩を取る前に、2003年後半までピュアフィッシング時代に続きました。2007年に生産を再開。クラシックなデザインで今回。ピュアフィッシング時代に生産された小さなアンバスデュールは、多くの場合、大規模なABUエンブレム、5-プロングストレートカットスターホイール、4.7:1ギア比、「オイル」スタンプハンドルリテーナーナットとラウンドハンドルノブピンライトで見られます。

初期の間宮-OP年に生産されたものと同様に、ピュアフィッシング時代には、(エリートモデルを除く)大量の標準外リールも生産されました。多くは保持され、販売されましたが、他の人が返還され、これらの多くは後にオンラインプラットフォームへの道を見つけました。

Ambassadeur 1500C (A-A15-00C-0-001-N-R)

This is the first time an Ambassadeur reel was marketed entirely for the Japan market under the rights of Olympic.

Termed as a replica under the ABU Japan Catalog, these Small Ambassadeurs only seen minor change; mainly on the exterior.
A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.
A Handle which only exist for a short period of time.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1989: The first of a new era.

This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.

An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.
A 1989 Ambassadeur 1500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number.

Ambassadeur 2500C (A-A25-00C-0-001-N-R)

This was the first time an Ambassadeur reel was marketed entirely for the Japan market under the rights of Olympic.

Termed as a replica under the ABU Japan Catalog, these Small Ambassadeurs only seen minor change; mainly on the exterior.
A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.
A Handle which only exist for a short period of time.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1989: The first of a new era.

This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.

An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.
A 1989 Ambassadeur 2500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number.
A 1989 Ambassadeur 2500C schematic diagram sighted with an error to her handle; #4524 was used exclusively for classic Ambassadeurs. This Counter Balance Handle with round knob was never given a Part Number. Additionally, the Part Number for Direct Shaft Bearing was also changed from #7080 to #19361 and #3904 washer was also removed from this schematic diagram. No on knows for sure why were there 2 schematic diagrams printed for the same reel and also if these 2 reels do exist like what the schematic diagram indicated.

Ambassadeur 2500C (A-A25-00C-0-008-N-R)

A rare example of an officially termed “Black Special” model.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1990:

This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.

An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.
While the same part number #8722 was used on the Counter Balance Handle for these Black Special Ambassadeur 2500C, this handle was not the same as that used on Ambassadeur 5000C, 5001C and 6000C in the classic years.

Ambassadeur 2500C (A-A25-00C-0-010-N-R)

A rare example of an officially termed “Black Special” model.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1990:

This was the era where ABU adopted the new technology of welding the Foot Pillar to her frame; instead of soldering them like her predecessor.

An example of how technology evolved: This is an early frame where the welding marks were either absent or faint as the initial batch of Foot Pillars were welded to their frames under low current; a slower process.
While the same part number #8722 was used on the Counter Balance Handle for these Black Special Ambassadeur 2500C, this handle was not the same as that used on Ambassadeur 5000C, 5001C and 6000C in the classic years.

Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket (A-A25-CSR-0-005-N-R)

A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 9-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1991.
A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by.
A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1991
While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.

Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket (A-A25-CSR-0-010-N-R)

A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 17-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1993.
A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by.
A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.
A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.
Produced in 1993
While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.