Hi Mike, this is FR-64 black edition. A limited edition from 1980.
This is a fairly low numbered edition which was introduced when the FR-64 model was discontinued in favor of the FR-64s.
In the FR-64 the lateral balance weight is a round blank, while it is a hanging cylinder with the FR-64s.
There are other small alternations coming along with the FR-64s, but this is the most notable difference between the two "brothers".
A rare one - enjoy!
And no - the "s" in FR-64s does not stand for stainless steel or steel.
It just denominates the improved version following the FR-64.
The FR-64 is stainless steel tube too, just with a different finish ( a matte satin finish unlike the shiny polished in the FR-64s).
Cheers,
D.
This is a fairly low numbered edition which was introduced when the FR-64 model was discontinued in favor of the FR-64s.
In the FR-64 the lateral balance weight is a round blank, while it is a hanging cylinder with the FR-64s.
There are other small alternations coming along with the FR-64s, but this is the most notable difference between the two "brothers".
A rare one - enjoy!
And no - the "s" in FR-64s does not stand for stainless steel or steel.
It just denominates the improved version following the FR-64.
The FR-64 is stainless steel tube too, just with a different finish ( a matte satin finish unlike the shiny polished in the FR-64s).
Cheers,
D.