Return to ABU

basto · July 16, 2015, 05:37:08 AM

Well, good old "gumtree" got me again. I just had to buy this ABU 12 when I saw it. They are not a frequently seen model and this is the first one I have ever seen in the "flesh".
It is a single speed, 4.2:1 and holds 420mts of 20lb mono. According to the reel foot, it was made in 1982.
It is the same size as a 9000 and weighs 520gms.
The side plates are satin chromed brass and the frame is black chromed brass.

I will post some pics of the insides when I have it apart. These old ABUs are very finely and precisely made.
The condition of this one is a credit to it`s previous owner, who also owns it`s twin.

exp2000 · July 16, 2015, 10:44:38 AM

Got A red Made in Sweden ABU 7000 for sale $A120.
Fully serviced with250M braid topshot.
Might have to try gumtree.

steelfish · July 16, 2015, 06:29:37 PM

beautiful reels Basto.

I also love the abu ambassadeur model, just have 3 but I use them almost everytime.
you might like my last adquisition, its a old model 7000c
you can check it out on this thread.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13387.0

basto · July 16, 2015, 08:19:44 PM

Quote from: exp2000 on July 16, 2015, 10:44:38 AM
Got A red Made in Sweden ABU 7000 for sale $A120.
Fully serviced with250M braid topshot.
Might have to try gumtree.

Yes, give it a go. I have bought a lot of reels from the west off Gumtree.

basto · July 16, 2015, 08:32:43 PM

Quote from: steelfish on July 16, 2015, 06:29:37 PM
beautiful reels Basto.

I also love the abu ambassadeur model, just have 3 but I use them almost everytime.
you might like my last adquisition, its a old model 7000c
you can check it out on this thread.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13387.0

Hi Steelfish
Yes, I did make a comment on that thread. I love the way the thumb screws on the side plate of the older models were unslotted. It goes to show they were really only meant to be finger tight. My old red 7000 had them.
I was looking at a 7000c like yours yesterday but it was pickup only. Great reels!

steelfish · July 16, 2015, 09:28:45 PM

Quote from: basto on July 16, 2015, 08:32:43 PM

Hi Steelfish
Yes, I did make a comment on that thread. I love the way the thumb screws on the side plate of the older models were unspotted. It goes to show they were really only meant to be finger tight. My old red 7000 had them.
I was looking at a 7000c like yours yesterday but it was pickup only. Great reels!

LOL you're right, sorry I didnt remembered.

I really loved the 6500c3 and still like it for shore or inshore, but this 7000 size feels 3x sturdier

exp2000 · July 17, 2015, 06:45:57 AM

It's up

ABU7000 original classic made in Sweden VGC

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/broome-6725/fishing/abu7000-original-classic-made-in-sweden-vgc/1084299119

Will post Australia wide for $20

basto · July 18, 2015, 03:18:18 AM

Good luck with it Brett.
Basto

basto · July 18, 2015, 03:35:16 AM

Back to the Ambassadeur 12.
Under the right side plate is all stainless once the gear and sleeve are removed.

The drag has a feature that my Shimano Triton Mark 1 has, which is a working drag washer under the main gear.

This model was made from 1974 to 1985 and enjoys very little plastic.
cheers
Basto

exp2000 · July 18, 2015, 03:47:06 AM

Superb quality

redsetta · July 19, 2015, 06:21:13 AM

Flawless design and construction - love 'proper' Abus.
Thanks for sharing Basto.

basto · July 20, 2015, 12:33:12 AM

Quote from: redsetta on July 19, 2015, 06:21:13 AM
Flawless design and construction - love 'proper' Abus.
Thanks for sharing Basto.

The pleasure was all mine.
Basto