WILL BUY YOUR COLLECTIBLE........One item or many. CREELS, REELS, PLUGS, OR ??
E-MAIL FOR APPOINTMENT (S. W. Washington)........k-bjstulgis@kalama.com
Kalama, Wa. USA
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About Ken Stulgis:
How often have you thought about what the person you are talking to on the phone looks like? Hi, I’m Ken and have my home along the Kalama River in Southwest Washington. I retired in 2000 after spending most of my life in sales. I began collecting Ambassadeur reels the year I retired and soon was into buying and selling then started on Ebay about 2001. Like in most hobbies it did not take me long to realize that quality was the key and...read more. |
5500 G BOX survives KATRINA ...now resides at KALAMAREELS
This fall has been unusually good in my quest of rare Ambassadeur reels. Shown below is the Champaign 5000D that was sent to me by a California fisherman. This is a rare model of the direct drive model. In November, a Mint brown 6500 boxed was secured from a collector at the NFLCC meet in Kelso, Wa.
Now, a 5500G (gold) box has been secured from a collector in Louisiana which I have been looking for about 3 years. To find this yellow box is really a tough item regardless of price. I now have a place to put the gold 5500 reel I acquired some 3-4 years ago. This reel had very limited production and only known foot number is 770200. What is fortunate is this rare box was that it had to be moved a number of times due to the floods in Louisiana in recent years. It is now safe, high and dry from those floods.
6500 RED FOUND IN TEXAS REEL REPAIR SHOP
A beautiful example of a rare red 6500 that was introduced in late 1977. The first of five foot numbers is 780800 and this carries the first production number. There are two versions of this reel, one being the chrome frame with a chrome star and the other being a Red anodized aluminium frame with a red flat cut star. This reel was manufactured with both and engraved left plate as well as a decal version. This reel is not mint but very close having a couple small rubs on left plate and a couple pin point spots on the lower left area of chrome frame. This is a very difficult reel to find with box. RARE-RARE...
RARE AMBASSADEUR 6500 BROWN
This rare model was found at the NFLCC Regional show in Kelso this Nov. This is an outstanding find because of condition of the reel as well as the box. I feel very fortunate to now have both the 6500 and the 5500 brown in mint condition. I still need a box for the 5500 reel. Do you have one??
RED NARROW VERSION BECOMING TOUGH TO FIND
Beautiful red 4500 from the late 70's. This model was made between1978-1980. It was designed to be a narrow version of the 5500 reel. This reel was only built in red color and the large double handle was standard. This reel has become scarce the last few years and nice condition boxed reels are bringing high dollars on Ebay. It was only made with the chrome frame.
ABU LOVES SUNSET ORANGE
Looking left to right, Sunset Orange 1500C and 2500C are new reels just released by ABU in early 2008 for the Asian market.. These reels are designed like the old Classic design with flat sides and not equipped with Instant Anti Reverse. They are equipped with a 4.7:1 gear ratio. I have a few for SALE.
The Sunset 4500C has been out a few years and has been a real favorite with both collectors and fisherman.
 The 4000D and the 5000D were two indentical reels and specifically designed at the request of many bass fisherman. The reels were designed with an innovative direct drive free spool drag system. A clicker was optional on these reels. The 5000D came in green and a "few" in pale gold which is rare to find. This was the first time Ambassadeurs were equipped with a twin knob power handle. I thank the Calif. fisherman for finding this gold reel in a garage sale. (Not for sale). |
 3500CA LIMITED in box #2262. These Chrome reels were made for the Japan market. Note the beautiful engraving on the left side plate as well as the engraving on the flask. This NIB reel is $225. |
  These reels were a part of the 10 reel CDL sets manuf. in 1992. The gold
is 24 caret. These two reels (1500CDL and 2500CDL) were assembled
from parts acquired in Europe a few years ago consequently the foot is
blank. These reels are for SALE. No boxes or paperwork. |
 A 1980 Black 5500C boxed with paper work. Reel probably grades 8.5
with a very good box. This reel is equipped with a 4 legged star instead of
the 5 legged used on the silver colored reels beginning in 1973. $175.00. |
 The plates to this reel are a teal color which collectors prefer. The reel appears not to have been used but there are 4-5 very small tick marks on the reel. The reel is a 9+ and the box is probably an 8 as it shows some edge wear on two edges. This reel is for sale. |
 1500C Burgandy new in 2008 introduced along with the Sunset Orange
reels. This reel is also available in a 2500C size. Like the orange reels it
too does not have the Instant Anti Reverse and is of the old classic design.
In stock and for SALE. |
 A 5500C brown in mint condition. Rare like the red and gold models and
is in need of a box which I would pay top $ for. The reels in near mint
condition are worth $300-$400. |
Early series of Ambassadeur reels between 1961 and 1965 turned out to be some of ABU”s most visually pleasing reels. When comparing the line carriage styles of the 1750 and 1750A, it was apparent that some of the design characteristics were taken directly from the first Record reels according to Simon Shimomura. The 2000, 2050, and the 2500 are direct drive models. The 1750, 1750A, 2600, and 2650 were all free spool reels.
It's interesting to note that the 1750 and 1750A did not carry the Ambassadeur name.
These reels are difficult to find and may or may not be for sale. The 4000D is MINT and the box is premium and includes corrugated board which holds the reel. The red 5500 is one of two versions (1979) having a red frame and rare 4 legged star. Reel is near mint. The GOLD 5500 shown in this line up is very rare. This reel was manuf. in very limited quanties in 1976. The box is even tougher to find. A mint reel in a good box will sell for $2250 or more. One year ago, a box by itself sold for $510.
Collecting Ambassadeur reels has become a popular activitie and is a worldwide hobby. Knowledge about the reels you are collecting is so important. One has to be able to recognize "knock-offs" and they are on Ebay most any day. A collector needs to know what affect "replacement" parts on a reel have and the effect they have as to value. A replacement part on a reel sold as original can be critical and in many cases collectors will not even look at your reel.
There are but two authors of books on AMBASSADEUR REELS. These authors, Simon Shimomura and Dan Skupien are about the only ones with an in depth study of Ambassadeur reels.. Shown below are the two books written by SIMON SHIMOMURA.
 "THE AMBASSADEUR AND I" by Simon Shimomura. A reference and history of Classic Models. A must for collectors. Has 130 pages 8 x 11 of colored photos and text. $39.95 + $6.00s/h.......
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 "THE AMBASSADEUR AND I 'FINAL CHAPTER'", by Simon Shimomura. A follow-up to first book. Released in 2003 and goes into detail on fake items, rare and unusual items and classification as to scarcity. $39.95 plus $6.00 s/h.......
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This author has the reputation of being recognized worldwide as an expert pertaining to Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels from the '60's through the 1980, which were called the Classics. E-MAIL ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW FOR ORDERING.
Ambassadeur Boxes Wanted:
Will buy box for 5500G (gold) top $$$, brown box for 5500 and 6500 reels, red box for 4500. If you have others for reels prior to 1981, lets talk!!
Shown below are some of the reels that are FOR SALE. Most are identified and there is a price guide on most. I also have other Ambassadeur reels so please inquire. My email address and phone number are listed below.
CLICK HERE TO SEE MY EBAY LISTINGS
How to Order:
Send Money Order/Cashier Check to:
KEN STULGIS
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Availability/Postage:
Send email to k-bjstulgis@kalama.com to check availability and for a postage quote.
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NFLCC MEMBER KEN STULGIS 1-360-673-4045
E-mail: k-bjstulgis@kalama.com
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