World’s Most Sensitive Metal Detector - good for tiny gold, hard rock gold and very small jewelry
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- I often get asked which detector is the most sensitive detector. Today we are going to talk about that. I will talk about what I mean by most sensitive - that it is good for tiny gold, hard rock gold and very small jewelry. This is not a sponsored video, I’m not a dealer. These are just my thoughts and my opinions. I’ve used these detectors myself in the field, some of them extensively. I will have a slide of all the contenders and comment on each one. Some of these detectors easily can see small pieces of gold weighing less than 1/100th of a gram. No detector is great at everything but these detectors are good for locating tiny gold, hard rock gold and good for small jewelry.
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Good job Chris, my family and I enjoyed your channel. Personally I find all your information very sound for my likings, so keep up the good work, my family and I will stay tuned to new ideas on finding gold. (It's a great family hobby)👍
Awesome, thank you!
Great video Chris, I have been detecting for 40 years and have used many in my time. I totally agree with everything you have said and your choices for the most sensitive metal detector. The Gold Monster has many advantages over the Gold Bug which I am sure that is why it is your preferred machine for small gold.
I do like the GM 1000. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Very informative, you have just summarized an issue that took me many months viewing comparisons in UA-cam.
Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful.
Even a Tear later, still great info. Can not wait to get out into the field and put this info to the test. Going to start watching the other recommended videos now. Thanks, Chris!
Glad it was helpful, and more videos to come.
Your videos are super informative and don't put me to sleep. Thank you for the wisdom!
You are so welcome. Thanks.
Thank you for the video! I picked up your book at the Gold Show here in Phoenix a couple weeks ago. The layman technical details you include are enjoyable and just what I was looking for. I just discovered your videos and look forward to subscribing and viewing
Glad you enjoyed the video.
I'm picking up your encyclopedia on prospecting tonight, too. Thanks for sharing your information with dummies like me!
The book has loads of info. I think you will like it.
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector I just received my book from Amazon. I’m impressed... this is not some work merely phoned in. This thing is substantial! Can’t wait to dig in. My GM1000 will be here Monday and I’ll start learning the machine. Maybe in August I can take my first venture from Texas. Cheers!
This is the best review of detectors that I've seen. Thanks for comparing them all at the same time. Great history and context for each one. I've been watching your videos since you first started the channel. I also appreciate that you've created playlist and have one on detecting. Since you spoke about a detector's ability to spot nugget sizes at different depths, I was wondering if the manufacturer or anyone has published a performance graph that plots detectable size versus depth for a given coil?
No one has done that for anything like these detectors. The problem is that soils make a huge difference in detection depth. Higher frequencies see smaller nuggets but also have more problems with mineralized soils. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Chris, very good video. I am very pleased to find that your idea of using the small coil is a good idea , when I tell most about this I just get an vacant look . your picks for detectors is very good. thank you for this video and will look forward to seeing more. don m
Thanks much, more videos are planned. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Excellent video, very clear and defining.what I like is that you dont assume that the viewer knows that much. Priceless.
Glad you liked it!
Got your book. Thanks. Got the monster too. Love those Pitts. Found a nice nugget in Rye Patch with a friend of yours Jim. Very helpful. I’ve really been reading and Re-reading your book. I’ve learned a few tricks and now I’m really havin a great time. There’s gold EVERYWHERE 🥰♥️
Awesome! Thank you! glad you enjoyed the video.
As always, good information. Thanks Chris...!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I did run a gold bug 2 for many years. But shifted to the Marko gold Kruzer ... it handles hot ground much better.....and will detect gold even smaller than you pictured.....nice vid !
Glad you are happy with your Kruzer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Very interesting again Chris 🙂👍 I happen to have a 24k and gb2.So when we open a cut from drywashing or sampling I will hit it with both.The gb2 sees tiny fragments the 24k doesn't and the 24k finds larger deeper , great combo.
You use the bigger standard coil on the 24K, and the standard smaller coil on the GB2, right? If so, that explains the majority of the detecting difference. Bigger coils for big objects deep, and smaller coils for small objects shallow - you might be surprised at how much difference the coil size makes. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Excellent program. Man seems very informed and experienced. Thank You Sir.
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it. By the way, I answer all my comments.
Just stumbled onto your videos. Really enjoy them. Good work.
Glad you like them! Lots more coming.
Thanks for taking the time Chris, this video helps a lot of people and it's very informative. I always learn something watching your videos and down to Earth explanations...... Thanks really .....
The most sensitive gold detector to hear the signals it's your ear canals wearing headphones of course !
I think you may be mistaken. The Goldmaster 24K by White's electronics is a brand new detector and a model meant to update the GMT.
Goldmaster 24K has not been discontinued. Whites. is selling a lot of this machine overseas and continues to outperform other machines in the market.
@@spuddiggers7899 I deleted that comment 🙂
Thanks, I corrected the mistake.......
Thanks for taking time to explain this. Interesting and informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Good video. I've always wanted a dector but knew nothing about them. Thank you for the education. I will look for one and learn more from your videos to hunt for my treasure here throughout Alaska.
Glad it was helpful! I've found some good gold metal detecting in AK.
I love my Gold bug , I got the first model nade many years back. Since then I have found many small nuggets, all the way up to a ounce and a half solid eluvial chunk of gold. The gold bug is VERY sensitive to all gold . The ounce and a half was at 14"s...Now I want the gold bug two also.
The original gold bug was a great detector, and still a lot of them out there. But it has been many years since they stopped making them.
The gold bug 2 is my next machine I think or the whites TDI SL
@@genofromrenoprospector6940 I just got the TDI SL and am ordering the Gold bug two today
@@GreeneGene33 that's awesome. Hope you do well with them.
I tested an original gold bug 1st model , I had a pure 1 ounce bar of gold ,laid it on the surface ,and if I lifted the detector more than 4" inches it would not pick it up ,that means the if the gold is buried more than 3" inches you will not be able to pick it up ,, but the gold bug 2 works much better , but I would buy another brand as you will be picking up mainly small gold ,get a better quality machine that can go deeper
Great great video, shopping for my first detector and you answered so many of my questions, thank you
Glad I could help
Another Great Video Chris , well done !
Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your next video. I'm glad you enjoyed my video!
I enjoy your videos, always informative and have bought your book. I had the same question as someone below about the Garrett AT Max (which isn't on your list). I was leaning toward it and the Gold Bug Pro but noticed that the majority of videos for the AT Max are about finding coins and relics. I am more interested in Gold detecting. I will now focus on the Gold Bug vs. the Gold Monster thanks to your review.
gold bug or gold monster are much better for gold.
Your videos are great. Love the info. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the great video! I am working a hardrock tailing. I use a GB 2 and my partner swings a Gold monster 1000. We can't complain they are great and I love yer book. RAW
Sounds great! glad you enjoyed the video.
My White’s Gold Master V-Sat that I bought new in 1995 and have taken well care of ever since still finds teeny tiny nuggets like the 2 at the beginning of this video .. but only a couple inches deep. When it finally gives up the ghost I’ll probably get the Goldmonster 1000 for my VLF, and a GPX 6000 for my PI. This channel rocks, I really enjoy all the videos .. even the ones that don’t pertain to my areas of interest in prospecting. Thanks Chris 👍
Glad you enjoy them.
I also have Goldmaster V-sat and have fun it for years. Recently I have decided to get a new detector. I went with the Garret Goldmaster 24k. It's the White's Goldmaster 24k with a higher Max gain. The reason I went with the Goldmaster is the tone. The 24k sounds just like the V-sat, no realarning what a hot rock sounds like. . It's also nice to see the mineralization of the ground on the display. So you can find the best ground to dry wash. It's also a detector you can have a beginner swing. It's has a starting setup that's turn on and go, and it's light. Even though it has a easy start up, you can find tune it for better sensitivity. Also look at sellers on E-bay. Some sell it with both coils. Keep swinging, dude.
You are very good at distilling technical information down to the core concepts. Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
I bought the GB2 for this reason and most of the gold found anymore is usually fairly small on average and the gb2 detects very small pieces ,I’ve found few small pieces with mine on old mine dumps ,the sound of gold compared to different metals is different ,I practiced a lot with bullets aluminum and other metals and there really is a difference .great video thank you
Doing a special video on the GB2 here shortly.
Yes please do that gb2 video please.... Speak about everything.. Maximum depth in small target. And big target.. Mack the video long speak about all...
I love your videos! Were you ever a teacher? You're like a great college professor who can present dry and technical concepts in a way that is very accessible, but also very entertaining. I just keep watching one video after the other. Maybe you oughta be the "professor" prospector!
Glad you enjoyed the videos, I come from a family full of school teachers, but I myself am not a teacher.
@@ChrisRalph I disagree. I read your articles in the ICMJ for years and your articles were the first to read, like the Gold Monster- you are the Gold Teacher!
Thank you for all and continue to learn about gold from the vast knowledge you share with everyone, Teacher! Dirk
Thanks...im learning a lot !!! I live thirty minutes from the Appalachian mountains ive been looking so eager that ive been going out til dark..pretty much hiking out in the dark. Not enough time during the day! Ha!
We will get more daylight as the weather warms - hopefully the additional hours of daylight will help.
Excellent job Chris
Straightforward simple and clear.
I don't know if you've ever talked about the North and South Pole of magnetic the double beep thing.
Or the single beep of non-ferrous.
The detector sees the size of the Nugget by the amount of surface exposed to the detector.
If the Nuggets down in the crack and only the end sticking up it will sound like a teeny tiny nugget.
The perfect detector is the one that finds gold for you.
Pretty much all the gold detectors are good detector.
Learning to find gold with any of them is a challenge.
But once you learn to run one type the rest will fall right in line.
First Nugget it's the hardest.
Hang out with an old timer it's really hard to self teach..
Chris I dug 513 nuggets in one day remember I think it was like 1oz4 pennyweight.
I was breaking off these slabs of slate in the bottom of the hydraulic pit.
Most of these hydraulic pits look like parks for a reason.
oh yeah it was a bug ser#000327
I will never forget that machine.
Thanks for the kind words. More videos are coming.
This is the second video I have see , well done . May I ask have you done a video on the best beach metal detector or detectors
Sorry, no. I am the professional prospector, I look for gold nuggets. I don't live near a beach, so I have done very little beach detecting.
@2:15. Day yum! My hats off to you and that detector!
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video.
I like the video a lot , especially talking about the physics - important to know the hows & whys of the different aspects & helps for figuring out how to adjust your detector .
It seems you left out the links you mentioned , the deepest was one of them ?
I use to do dredging in No. Cal. 80s-90s , bought a few detectors after that with the intention of going back to mining / detecting , had a fire lost everything , so just bought a NOX 800 & Garretts pointer , will be looking for a deeper diving detector & , or a PI detector .
Headed for the beaches in FL in a week .
Thanks again
Thanks. I'll be doing a video on the SDC 2300 in the coming weeks, a very popular Pulse Induction detector, and one that can go underwater. I'll be taking mine underwater for some video this summer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Mr. Ralph, I want to thank you as a veteran for your information in your videos and book. Yes, I ordered your book and will use all of your advice. Soon, in a few years, I will retire and become a full-time prospector with a big smile. The smile is to the enjoyment to get out and enjoy our American way of life and to see this great nation while kicking over a few rocks. I am confident that my land deep in the Rockies in Montana will be a great start to use your advice during my next visit. I am so grateful, you're a great person to share your knowledge. I will enjoy reading your book.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I wish you the best of luck, but finding gold for an income is not easy.
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector so true, that is why I will await my retirement in a few years. If I find something then great. If not still great as I get to see the country and keep myself busy.
I have a gold monster and the gold Kruzerand have tested them against each other many times. Both of them pick up extremely small gold very well but the monster just does it better. In many tests against each other the Kruzer would sometimes miss the target or give a weak signal and then be more pronounced on the next few swings but only on very small targets.
The Monster lets me know every swing and seems to really hone in on the target better.
The Monster is so simple it feels like there should be more to it cause it cant be that simple can it? But really the Monster makes it so simple that it does not seem right.
The Kruzer is a powerful machine too and the pinpoint button makes narrowing down where to dig very nice.
The discriminate mode on the Kruzeris very nice cause i can adjust ferrous target out right on their borderline threshhold and it picks up nonferrous targets very well even when ferrous ones are above them.
The Monster discriminate mode gives a short audible beep and can be hard to pinpoint so the user has to switch back to all metal mode to more acurately pinpoint in most cases or at least i do anyway.
I agree. The monster is just better but its a small margin. If we were talking drag racing the Monster is a 10 second car and the Kruzer is a 10.5 second car for sensitivity. Considering how new they are as a company they sure come close to the leader.
I wont be surprised if the next model catches them.
I like both and would not sell either one.
Just my two cents and experience with the two.
Good comments.
Hello there, how deep can these detect?
Great review on metal detectors. With one exception a cheap metal detector that's used mainly for coin recovery can pick up on pockets of gold flakes but the sound sounds more like a Gieger Counter going over something radio active. I located a pocket of small flakes in eastern Oregon where the old timers told me metal detectors wont work because the gold was too fine.
Not sure about your cheap detector but the type you are talking about would be really old too. They have not made these in about 20 years (they are called Beat Frequency Oscillator - or BFO detectors).
Thanks Chris great informative videos.
Glad you like them!
Great video Chris (nothing new there regarding your videos), but I finally broke down and bought a good Minelab GPX. Hopefully I'll soon need a GPZ--:)
Thanks again..!
Best of luck with your detector!
Well explained. I am going to purchase a Gold Monster 1000.
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Morning Chris, thank you soooooo Much...I'm up getting ready for work with a cup of coffee and your video almost had me thinking of calling in sick and hitting the area around Placerville here...but since tomorrow is my Friday, I can wait to hit the dirt with the knowledge I will use to find some nuggets...Been a fan of yours for years and the Magazine you write your articles for...I still am going to stay with my Super trac and it's snake coil...but, I'm looking for another unit and your video has me interested in getting up dated, since the company that made the one I have went out of business that you emailed me a few months ago...later...PS: the book that you wrote a few years ago is my best friend in the field.
Sounds great.
Hi Chris, I agree with most of the things you say. In Australia, we have very heavy mineralization in the soil which makes using a VLF machine inefficient compared to a PI machine. This is why the Minelab Pi machines outperform VLF. Having said that I love that people using VLF, because they miss the bits I pick up. Minelab GPX5000 has picked up nuggets so small that scales had trouble registering a reading, eg bellow 0.01gms. Also, I think a doppelganger has occurred, will you stop looking like me. Love your work, keep it up. I tell all my students no matter what machine you have, it will find metal. The important thing is to learn your machine thoroughly and what the tones mean. If in doubt dig it out.
I agree that in WA PI technology is best, but I found gold there with my VLF too.
@@ChrisRalph the 24 k is designed to handle heavy minerals. In fact if the ground has no mineralization it has trouble. Pretty hard to beat a minelab regardless. Of course the fisher is great for a pro.! I havent tried the gold bug 2 but i hear its nice.. thanks again for the great video. Your knowledge and honesty is appreciated. Some detectorists just want to show off and sell detectors if you know what i mean. Im sure you do.
But why would you dig flakes so small. It wouldn't be profitable unless you are picking up up a lot of them in the same spot. 100 hundred of them for just 1 gram which is currently only 66 US dollars.
Another great vid chris , those are all great gold finders ! My cuz has the makro goldracer it does well just a lot of different ways to set up! But killer ! I do like my monster though!
I like my GM 1000 too! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
It seems like all this gold excitement has been brewing all year I just started watching abandoned mine and I can't stop watching every one I can find
WOW 😮 the most informative gold MD video on UA-cam.
I've got plenty of other information videos, too. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your passion, I'm inspired...
The gold is still out there to be found by those who put in the work to search.
Hi Chris, really like the way you present your videos. New to metal detecting , was looking at MLNox 800 what do you think , compared to the Gold Monster ?
Depends on what you want to do with your detector.
I thought with all your experiences, I see the elephant with raised trunk over your left shoulder, a good luck charm so is your success 50:50 , I’m only observing things, however I enjoy your knowledge and videos LOL Frankie.
Never thought of it that way.
Great video! It should be a MANDATORY first video for all new prospectors. I’ve had a goldbug 2 for 20 year’s, I just wish they would update it with a visual sound meter for us older guys who can’t hear a pin drop very well any more. I’m looking at a minelab monster 1000 for that reason. Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck in your prospecting.
You might try a battery operated db meter attached? Just a thought.
Thanks for the very informative video. I use a White's MXT that I bought new in 2016. I have both the 9.5 coil that came with the unit and the small 6x4 coil. I've found lots of trash, some coins and jewelry and even a couple of small ( less than .1 ) pickers in the desert north of Yuma. Do you have an opinion on this detector?
I own one myself. Ive found gold with it, but prefer other detectors when gold hunting, but I have many detectors. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Another great video!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Hey Chris, I am happy that I found your video, really help me. By the way what do you think about xp orx/deus? It can run in multifreq and has the highest 81 khz of frequency, is it good for prospecting?
dont know a lot about it for prospecting in this mode. Otherwise its been a good coin and relic machine.
Very informative video. I use a Gold Bug Pro because I have poor hearing and like the visual display. How much do you depend on the visual display on your detectors and do some detectors have a more accurate display than others?
I use the visual quite a bit on the GM 1000, not at all on the Fisher Gold Bug 2 as it has no display. I've done no study of the relative accuracy of the different displays. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Chris do you have the original GMT by chance?
Does the frequency affect PI units differently? I ask because my Garett Infinium ls specs state 730 which seems significantly lower than 35-75k even considering its an older mid range unit?
Because they are very different technologies, comparing the two is like apples and oranges.
You spawn so many questions from my tiny mind -- I hear on so many MD UA-cam channels that gold nuggets are often found in black sand areas and high mineralization and that VLF machines don't do well, thusly encouraging the use of a Pulse Induction machine. Is that an issue or does it make that much difference? Thanks again!
It all depends on where you are prospecting. In some places there is a lot of mineralization that affects VLFs, and in others not so much.
I think the minelab equinox 800 would be your Best Buy for an all in one detector that is as good or better then the monster 1000. Folks have sold their monster for the 800 and have never looked back. I just bought your book tonight on Amazon. Can’t wait to start reading it!
For general use the Equinox is better, for hunting gold the GM1000 is better. Hunting gold is difficult. Lots of folks try, find it difficult and quickly give up.
Thanks again Chris!
You bet! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video and love the way you told it like it is. No detector can do it all . Most gold is small. I think i picked the right machine for me for hunting. Learning your detector is key. Thanks again and im going to get youe book
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What you know makes a big difference in prospecting.
It sure does and if persistent there is always a payoff where you find virgin ground and lady luck shines. Im not persistent ans i find pleasure in seeing others have fun. If your getting into it for getting rich then your goingvto be disappointed. Its more than that.
I agree.. on your choice...
Next detector on the up price range is definitely the MINELAB SDC 2300 as you will definitely see on my videos ..
Great Review Ralf.
Cheers Famo59 ( Tony )
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I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
great video...whats the best way to separate platinum if you have a richpolimetalic ore... and what detector you suggest is the best for this task...
A metal detector is not a tool to separate metals. It finds metals among rocks and soil. First have a professional assay done to determine what metals you have and if any platinum is present. The way it is done commercially is by dissolving the metals and chemically separating the resulting chemicals.
Awesome video !
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Chris, good data. I’m brand new to this. Long time rock hound want to do some prospecting. I’ve heard some detectors can detect other minerals ie gems. Any input as to which ones and how they do it.
A very small percentage of diamonds conduct electricity (less than 1%) and could be detected. Others cannot be detected. Whoever told you that some did was wrong.
Present brother,, i like your video,, metal detektor gold 😱💯👍
Thanks 👍
Have you ever used the At Gold? I was curious about your thoughts on that one if any. Thanks for all the Great information Chris :)
The At Gold is a very good detector, but it is built on a multipurpose design and does not belong on the list of the most sensitive.
Hello Chris thank you for the content it’s always a pleasure learning from you. My question is what is your take on Forrest Fenn’s treasure?
I think its real, but I've never spent any time thinking about where to look for it. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Your book is the best by far
Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the video.
I received your Fists Full of Gold book this evening and have been enjoying watching your videos. 2 quick questions: Have you heard if an upgrade to the Gold Monster 1000 is coming out (Gold Monster 2000)? Since gold is currently over 60x the value of silver, is it that much easier to find silver in Nevada (Southern), or will my gold finds finance my hobby better?
Silver only rarely occurs as the metal like gold. Most silver is in silver minerals that a metal detector can't see. No coming soon revision to the GM 1000 that I know of.
Hello I would like to ask your opinion on the AT gold metal detector by garret... I recently got involved on a mine claim where apparently there are small nuggets. Is the AT gold good for this kind of prospecting in that particular mineralized arizona soil?? Thank you any input is highly appreciated
Its OK. There are detectors more sensitive to small gold on the market.
Very informative Chris, I currently have the Makro Gold Kruzer for my gold detector. Unfortunately I get one day a week to prospect and mine so I really haven't gave it a good day or the time it deserves. I know imma get some gold with my pan and sluice or the dredge. I have taken it out randomly on some bedrock. No luck though. I live in NC in the north end of the Charlotte gold belt. It's here just haven't got my cherry with a detector yet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have your book also. Great book. 👍
Thanks so much for the kind words.
Great vid👍
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video, and I just love the channel in general! We're in Iowa so our options aren't great, but we do know of one spot where there's surprisingly good amounts of gold. We're going out as a family on Tuesday. We checked out this place in the past but did not have all the information that channels like yours provide to guide us. Then we went through years of homelessness and other hardships that left us unable to get back out there and really work the spot.
Our first trip is going to have to be home-made sluices and make-shift pans, but hopefully that will be adequate. The big issue with the gold in these sorts of spots though is that much of it is ultra-fine. I would love a device to at least tell me if there's gold dust in the classified samples being fed to the sluice. Do those "wand" or "gun" style detectors do an adequate job of this? What is my best budget option to discriminate between sediment with fine gold and sediment with no gold? I know for a fact there's gold at this spot, but I don't want to waste time sorting the wrong sediments!
We'll film what we can of it. My 9 year old son really wants to be a UA-camr and will probably be more useful filming than working anyway lol We'll put up a sub channel on our account for our prospecting soon!
Best of luck to you in your prospecting efforts.
Thanks Chris found your video informative 😊🌏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Chris what is the best gold detector that can detect deepest gold orebody ? Any recommendations? Do you think high end detector with 3D or 4D with GPRS .Is there a gold detector that can reach 50 to 70meters depth.?
No metal detector sees 50 to 70 meters. Detecting even slightly more than 1 meter requires the object be more than about 30 Kg weight.
He is a good man to share what he knows with us that don't thank you cris
Thanks for the kind words - I do appreciate it. Glad it was helpful!
what do you think about the atmax have you tried this detector I have one and it seem s to work great what is your opinion on this detector as far as being able to find gold on hot ground
AT max is a fine detector for coins and rings. I did carefully explain in the video why coin detectors do not make good gold detectors. Just not sensitive enough. You will ignore loads of nuggets detectors designed for gold will see. Look at the section of the video on that again for a full explanation.
If you had to choose between the goldbug 2 and the goldbug pro, which would you choose, and why? Thanks for this video, very informative!
I use my gold bug 2 a lot more frequently than my Gold Bug Pro. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for all the great information. I been playing around with gold ever since the old buzzer first started doing making of the gold show. Never spent lot time detecting for gold. Bought my first really good detector and it was treasure baron with gold trx. Board has went bad in it. getting ready buy and put some time into this. I live in north ga. As you already probably know we are bless to have some very high kt gold here. some of the highest in the world. And the best thing that ever happen to ga was the gold rush in California. Lot of gold got left behind for that very reason. I know of a stream that someone is working right now that got over look back during that time. Not sure how much he has taken so far but i know for fact it many many once and probably in The many many pounds by now. If it didn't play out. Anyway. I just bought a gold bug pro. Seen you using one. But after watching this video i am thinking i may have bought something else. I see the pro only runs at 19kHz. Didn't really understand what that meant till i watch your video.thank you. Really like the fact that the gold bug 2 runs at 70kHz plus. But not really interested in all the knobs. It reminds me of my old detector. Seem like that thing was to difficult to run and was always ajusting and could believe the hits half time would get faults hit all the time. I think that was a really bad choice for me and kind turn me off to metal detecting. Also like the minelab detector you showen here seem very simplistic for new guys. But it looks really cheap. Like a kids toy. The white 24kt look like the best all around simply and powerful. Have you ran one of these your self?
The problem in the south is not lack of gold, its lack of access as almost all land is in private hands. In the west, much land is government with open access.
Georgia have 1,956,719 total acres of government land.much less then California.smaller state also.The laws here are different. You can't run. Dredges here on goverment land. but metal detectors and pan as much you want.
Hey Chris! I've ordered your book and just waiting for it to come in. Thanks for the videos! I do have one question about detectors though:: What is your take on XP Deus? I already have one and have tried using it where I am (Middle East; finding almost all the trash on the beach) but a follow-on opinion is always helpful. Many thanks!
I've not used the Deus.
Maybe if I can get back to the real world some day we can do a little testing.
@@ChrisRalph
Thanks for the great information. Any suggestion for best setting adjustments on White GMT in high mineralization areas? Hot rocks in Colorado are hard on keeping a quiet threshold.
Try ground balancing on a small hot rock, then keeping it in fixed ground balance. and turn the gain down a little. You wont see as many hot rocks but you will loose a little sensitivity. You may end up with more gold though.
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector , Thank you, I will try that next trip to that area. They were mining this area with water cannon and sluice box. I have been able to recover a little gold panning there but the hot rocks have been constant problem for the White GMT. Lots and lots of hot rocks.
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Build a test bed and listen to the subtle tones differences, then have someone hide small gold and try to find it, that will help the gmt isn't the best entry machine
But it will find small gold if you mess with it long enough
Crow Of Truth , finding small gold is a lot harder than detecting for Civil War relics. I have been recovering small lead shot occasionally so it is back to fine tuning and practice. I have a small gold nugget glued to a plastic button I use for practice. The plastic button makes it easier to find if I covered it too deep. Nugget is 1/4 gram
Excellent instruction video.
I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video watched a few times buying my first detector and have narrowed down to to the gmt and 24k any thought there the same price new I found that interesting
Best of luck to you.
Chris, I did buy your book and am half way through it. Yes you do make LONG videos and you write long sentences in your book also. BUT, you do try to cover all the possibilities, which seems to limit the reader or video watcher from getting off course. In this micro thinking and listening world, where short and fast is better, I guess I am old school (@68 years young) your videos are like getting a free class on a subject, last time I checked classes are not over in 10 minutes. All that being said, it’s too cold for this 68 year old to be out in January winter weather, digging for gold, I’ll just check the water height and mark it down for spring prospecting. With my White’s MXT All Pro and waiting on a good deal on a White’s Gold Master 24K. Keep up the good work sir!
Snow on the ground here too, a good time to study and do research..... I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Come visit us here in Australia, you certainly won't freeze to death and we still have lots of gold.
You mentioned that a small coil is more sensitive but doesn't have the depth of a bigger coil. I thought it was the opposite when I bought the Garrett super sniper. (The puck) for my AT Gold. But the small coil is a good choice for the rivers and crevice snipping. Well done video. VLF vs. PI next ?
Big coils for big objects deep, and small coils for small objects shallow. I am going to do a video on how to select the best prospecting metal detector for you soon. The video will include a discussion of VLF vs. PI in selecting a detector. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@ChrisRalph that helps a lot Chris. I have lots of small gold and a old cabin site on my claim. The chimney is the only thing standing and I plan on detecting around it. Hope to find some cool stuff there. Thanks for the info.
How are the warranties on units like the gold monster 1000 and up? Do they ever break down and if so, are they hard to get fixed or expensive to do so?
Thnx, a new prospector. We got your book last yr and we’re reading it now.
I've owned a good number and only one broke, Minelab replaced it with a new one at no cost.
How do you feel about pulsewave metal detectors I have a few minelab's Mi m1000 I like and I have a 7000 and I just bought a pulse wave haven't even used it yet had it for a week going to use it this Fourth of July weekend right now LOL
I know the gold Monster 1000 buy minelab and it is not a pulse type metal detector. The 7000 is a pulse type, just a bit different. Not sure of what other detectors you are asking about.
Nokta Makro Gold Kruzer...thumbs up.
Sure surprised me.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
I actually own only 2 detectors ...a GB2 and a GM 1000 - i enjoy working with both but find the 1000 easier to work with - in both cases i still have issues with ground balancing in the soils of AZ and NM... will continue to live and learn
These types of detectors have ground issues in highly mineralized areas. Just the nature of the detector.
@@ChrisRalph i really like my 24k Garrett/ whites model. It has opion to lock auto tracking at ground to really hone in on target. Still learning.
Hi Chris, I have owned the Gold Bug II for several years. I have not found much gold with it. I did not have the time to do much prospecting back then. I am now retired and trying to get back to doing more prospecting now. Unfortunately the gold here in Colorado is very small stuff. I hope to get out and start prospecting again. Thanks for the info about metal detectors.
Cant find much gold if you are not out prospecting. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I have enjoyed mine.
The gold bug 2 is a very capable machine, especially on small gold. I have a collection of detectors worth thousands and lm still tempted to add a GB2 purely for it's near legendary fine gold ability.
@@Jake12220 Thanks. That is the reason I purchased the Gold Bug II.
Hi Ralph thanks for the knowledge and wisdom on metal detectors Ironically Ask Jeff Williams uses the minelab gold monster 1000 very effectively in his mine however mt question/s is you said these 2 detectors work well and best iin hard rock mines and overlays whats your opinion on a detector for beach detecting and salt water and or ares like australia the red dirt country in the bush
There are beach detectors for beach detecting.
Little advice please...small creeks and fine gold in north Ga., coil will be underwater 90% of the time. Which unit would you recommend?? Thanks dan
Gold Monster 1000 - coil and cable are waterproof. The control box is not water proof, just the coil head and cable. Most gold oriented metal detector are also this way - coil and cable waterproof, but control box not water proof.
Great video. A little disappointed you didn't include the Equinox 800 in the list. I have been shopping hard for a new intermediate detector to go in between my GB2 and my GPX, and honestly I'm stuck between the new Fisher F19, White's 24K, Gold Monster, and Equinox 800. If the Equinox came with the 6" coil (instead of having to spend an extra $180) it would be a no brainer. I live in Central Arizona (I can throw a rock from the backyard and hit the Bradshaw Mountains), but I am all over the Southwest.
The Equinox is a great all around detector for hunting coins, nuggets and other general use, but frankly it does not compete for maximum sensitivity to tiny targets with the GB2, Gold Monster and other detectors in my video.
@@ChrisRalph I've talked to Steve Herschbach and a couple of others that disagree with you (about the Equinox)...partly. I hadn't even thought of it before I started researching for my next detector. I already have a GB2 and a GPX. I wanted something something in between them. Steve told me the Equinox 800 is every bit as good as the Gold Monster (just more complicated). One of the other things I liked about the Equinox is the fact that it has a USB so you can update firmware without having to buy a new detector as the software is improved. Its just that once you add in the smaller coil, the price makes the Gold Monster or Fisher F19 more appealing.
Hi Chris. I have a White's Gold Master GMZ 50KHZ detector. I guess they're a stripped down version of the GMT. Do you have any experience with these detectors? I have yet to find any raw gold...but I have found coins and jewelry...and a veritable mountain of trash lol! It does seem incredibly sensitive...as I've found tiny nails and even tiny pieces of foil 8-10 inches down. Do you know of any way to maximize it as a tool...or am I stuck having to dig up everything it finds? I live in western Montana so soil mineralization and hot rocks are a problem. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for the videos.
Finding gold is really difficult. It is expensive because its so rare - Its a skill to learn to find gold. As far as digging iron trash, I have a video on using discrimination, your detector has that and you might take a look at that video.
Hi chris love you're shows and am a sponge for this information. I used it to find a large Fisher upcroping of iron stained quartz. Cant wait to have them assayed. Wish I could have you to see this and tell me you're option. As I see a lot of indicators but not much pyrite involved.
Unless you can see visible gold, the only way to know is an assay. Just looking at something doesn't tell a lot.
Thank you for your video, my 1st detector was the gold master 4, now I swing the sdc and the 7000, I was thinking about the minelab gold monster, for a vlf some areas I go to the emi is too severe for pi detectors. I've had good luck with the gmt on bed rock but in the soil I dont like the gmt sensitivity has to be turned way down just to handle the ground conditions then small gold gets passed up. That's why I'm in love with my sdc 2300.
Thanks. I'll be doing a video on the SDC 2300 in the coming weeks, its a very popular Pulse Induction detector, and one that can go underwater. I'll also be taking mine underwater for some videos this summer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Ive got a technetics 9000 machine bought about 40 some years ago what is your opinion on how it will perform in gold hunting nugets
Using a 40 year old metal detector is like trying to use a 40 year old cell phone, TV or computer. All are a pale shadow of what the newer devices can do.
Chris, I am interested in prospective on how to get small gold out of a small running stream 4 inches to 18 inches deep. When I find gold there how do you suggest removing it. .?? Thanks Norm Schneiderhan
Look at a sluice box. See my video: ua-cam.com/video/Rm7FA__blKo/v-deo.html
The Falcon MD series are the most sensitive detectors by far, but not of much use to most people given they only have a useful depth range of around 1 inch. Generally only used for detecting fine gold in rock or for sniping in waterways and cracks.
I agree that the falcon is more sensitive, but its a pin-pointer not really a detector that one searches the ground with.
@@ChrisRalph l tend to see it as the odd one out, neither a normal detector or pinpointer as it's generally not used in the same way as either.
Sir very Helpful video thank you very much
All the best. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I live in Springfield Oregon. there's gold all around me. maybe even my yard
It might be in your yard. Maybe you should check.
The GB II is much more adjustable ground balance wise but also will suck up a lot of time keeping that 'just so', I still have one. But I find myself going to the minelab machine more and more these days.
Agreed, but the time it takes depends on how variable the ground is. Some place only need adjustment a couple times a day.
@@ChrisRalph not if you are anal like me, lol. The minute the threshold changes I am fiddling with knobs !
Hello 👋 Chris what you say about the Garret ATX it's worth buying or no ? I’m thinking for Minelab gold monster!? Thanx
Its a good detector, but not a sensitive as the ones in the video.