Gold Catcher

Here a list of the average annual income per country. In 22 countries the annual income is below what the 6000 costs, including all in Africa. https://www.worlddata.info/average-income.php

I think people over there are just from a different mindset. If they are successful finding gold they will hide and not tell due to fear. Sadly, this region of the world is highly unsafe and the last thing people probably care about is chatting on social media about their 6k detectors which is more than the average annual salary for many. It is striking though, the largest market for ML is essentially silent like a black hole. I always wanted to visit Africa. Unfortunately, for me it will be Discovery channel only. The risk for me and my family would just be too high.

Fascinating Gerry. I see many good applications for VLF's, and I use mine mostly in trashy areas where I need an iron meter, or for bedrock scrubbing if the mineralization allows it. But gold of that size missed by high end PI's/ZVT that only a VLF can see? Why do you think that is? There clearly is something that I don't know yet about VLF's. Thanks for your inspiring posts.

If I had to choose only one I would stick with my 7000, no question. For 7000 owners the 6000 is a "nice to have". I would even say a "really nice to have" for the reasons others have already stated. And yes, I still love my SDC, this machine remains a "must have" for me, just like the 7000. I would never give it up!

Thanks mate. You have seen many generations of detectors and such positive words from someone seasoned like you weigh heavily. Of course, the question that GPZ owners will have is whether or not the 6000 would add significant value for those who use X-coils on their GPZ. Since I am not in that camp (yet) my answer is definitely yes! And I can't wait to finally have mine. But if I had a smaller X-coil already, would I want to spend 6k US? The weight difference alone might not justify such an investment, and the ergonomics of the Z is pretty good already. And unless Geosense would see things the Zed/X can't, what would be the striking argument?

You are right, Norvic. For some reason I just can't jump over my shadow just yet. But this could all change when I come into your neck of the woods 😁

What an interesting turn this discussion has taken. Some people might have been right all along then, when all this started. Me, I am just disappointed that no authorized and ML-endorsed procedure exists to have the plug made, by an authorized ML repair shop, including warranty. Sure, do it yourself obviously works for many and this is great for them. However, I am one of these guys who does not take any chance with a 10k investment but rather trust the engineers who built it the way it is. I am on the NF12 waiting list (will it ever come to the US?.....) and will get my 6000 any day now. I hope I won't have a huge disadvantage then, only because I am relying on products that are made by professionals without the need for helping out myself.

Agreed. In HY/Normal the gain of the Z can be lowered substantially with not much impact on target signal strength (I sometimes go as low as 4...), although I then boost with Volume a bit. The 6000 also has Volume control, but it would be really good to know if this is just threshold volume or target strength Volume like on the Z. If the latter, then lower gain on the 6000 could equally be compensated by increasing the Volume a bit. But I doubt this is the case. It just might be the threshold Volume.

That would be interesting to know. How much can the sensitivity on the 11 mono be lowered to still have an edge over the 14 DD under EMI conditions?

All my best wishes Norm. Never give up! I work in healthcare and I can tell you that nothing can be predicted with absolute certainty. Many times patients with a terminal disease live way longer and reasonably well than what was forecasted. It is actually not rare at all. I wish you strength for the days ahead!

It might not look like a 5000 but I believe a lot of 5000 elements (timing/settings combinations) were incorporated into the automation algorithms of the Geosense. I am sure Steve and JP can speak to it.

And I will bring good espresso 😁

Amazing story! I always liked the smell of eucalypts oil. Now I know why!

Amazing. I always suspected gold is also growing on trees in Au.

I am a contrarian: i still like all of that! But also will enjoy the 6000.

Although good to see the first "test comparison", I would caution to rush to early judgements. There is so much more that needs to be considered when comparing machines and performances that I doubt such a simple test will serve justice. The 7000 stands out in so many aspects that are not considered in the simple test experiment shown in the video.

One thing ML is really good at is to diversify their machines to fit various needs. IMO all current models have individual applications that are not matched by any other ML model. There never will be one-fits-all detector, ever. But what the 6000 appears to do is to sum up all that has been learned from the 5000, GM and SDC to feature an intelligent automated machine in a light weight format. To me, a good day prospecting is not just measured by how many grams I have recovered (if any...), but rather whether I had fun and a good overall experience. The 6000 appears to be perfect for that. But of course, I am in the fortunate position to have multiple options to choose from, based on the circumstances and how I feel that day. It appears though the 6000 is thus far the most overreaching detector WRT to applications, also indicated by the fact that it is the only high-end ML detector that comes with coil options (aside the 19 inch for the Z). This tells you that it is supposed to be an all rounder, with emphasis on handling and smart automation. I am still really curious though if the Geosense technology will give you yet another niche not matched by any other ML detector. But to be honest, I would not really care if not.

Nothing to worry about but mineralization and hot rocks, armed with the 6000 and 7000. Wouldn't that be nice? No man made iron trash nor billions of casings and bullets. But this paradise wouldn't last long once mankind sets foot on it. We efficiently trash and destroy every land we ever arrive to. Won't take long. On earth or in outer space, doesn't matter.

I think the 6000 will create a niche on it's own, with the Geosense PI presenting some interesting opportunities. I do not compare machines as being either, or. We all know the 7000 will remain king for depth in the open field. Whether or not nuggets were missed before with the 7000 that now are being recovered with the 6000, does it really matter? One machine never fits all, and perhaps some nuggets were just simply missed for other reasons. So, I am pretty certain I will continue to use all my machines, including the SDC, for the appropriate situations. I was told I get my 6000 by the end of the month, can't wait to welcome it to my fleet!

I have to agree with Northeast's comments. The SDC is designed for shallow gold in highly mineralized ground and it deals with mineralization exceptionally well, better probably than any other machine. And it is actually respectable with somewhat deeper targets too despite the small coil size and ultrafast timings. You just have to listed to the faint warbles which can be tricky to hear since the threshold can be rather unstable at higher sensitivities. Therefore, for deeper targets I usually never go above 2 and do noise cancelling often. The more stable the threshold will be the better you will hear deeper stuff, gain 2 suffices for that, combined with a booster. It will be very interesting to compare the SDC with the 6000/11 with respect to handling mineralization.

This is another great Youtube episode of the "Outback Gold Fever" couple, one of my favorite channels. This time they use the new NF12 coil. Check it out. Very entertaining. The fly situation is something else though! PS: I wonder if the coil will ever make it to the US....

Now you can auction one off at DP, starting minimum bid $12000 ? 🤑

That's a great point, Norvic. Competition always helps the consumer, doesn't matter which sector. And although hard to imagine at present, a true ML competitor would accelerate product development and technologies (and would provide better respective marketing strategies for sure.....). Ideally, such a competitor would emerge from a country that has equally high standards and reputation in engineering. There are not many that would qualify.

Thanks for sharing. I noticed a wire fence about 2-3 feet away from target area. This would have been trouble for the GPZ/14, I am sure it would have gone nuts so close to it. Perhaps that's why the nugget was still in the ground. But awesome indeed, great sneak preview for all of us! Very loud signal for a small nugget although being rather shallow.

Here is what this area looks like. Caliche is a couple of feet down in some places but with small gold only, perhaps within reach of the 22X?