
ie xx08xx - 1968 Smooth footġ970s 6 figure numbers, first 2 or middle 2 numbers as read ie 71xxxx or xx71xx - 1971 Checkered footġ980s Same as 70s but usually first 2 digits ie 82xxxx - 1982 Checkered foot Found in early Ambassadeur 50 (ribbed sideplates) Smooth footĦ figure numbers Late 60s / early 70s. Smooth footĦ figure numbers Late 1950s to 1960s, numbers running from 1xxxxxx to 9xxxxxx. Also found in reels made in the late 60s / early 70s especially the 5000C. A useful rule is:Ĥ figure numbers Found in 5000 De Luxes and 5000C Deluxes spanning early 1960s to 1970s Smooth footĥ figure numbers Sometimes found in mid 50s record ambassadeurs and very early Ambassadeur 5000. one can usually tell the approximate age. There is no consistency in the way ABU number the reel foot but with a little experience combing servral other factors like design etc. (For example, 741120 would be different from 750030).
#DATING AMBASSADEUR 5000 REEL CODE#
Associated with these numbers will be the year in which this code was implemented. These numbers usually indicate the production code which can mean a different design, manufacturing process or material change. In most cases, these number are not serialized or unique to each reel except for some limited edition models. The first sign is what is on the sideplate opposite the handle. The 70's reels could be determined on most by the first two numbers but earlier and later is more complicated. The date process is more complicated than that depending on the decade they were built. You can also tell if it is one of the older ones by pulling the right face off with the thumb screws, looking at the spool check and see it it's bushings or bearings.
#DATING AMBASSADEUR 5000 REEL SERIAL NUMBER#
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