Those gold/champagne colored HSNs are put together in Taiwan. The gears may be "Swedish cut" but the country of origin for the reel is Taiwan.
The new black HSN "i" series with instant anti-reverse, and a lever free spool control, are made in Mainland China.
The new power handle that comes standard on the "i" series will fit any existing Abu 7000 series reel, including the gold HSN. They sell for around $16. mike cc had them last year, but I don't know if he has any left or when he might be getting more
