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  1. A very familiar picture! That definitely exceeds what I can tolerate. What I mean by "trashy" is more the invisible trash that you dig up. But yeah, if I have a hard time anywhere putting my detector down without my ears being blown away then it's truly hopeless. Unless you have a dozer to clean up first.
  2. If the area is known to produce larger nuggets, then pick spots that are full of trash, like many streams here in the Motherlode. Where there is trash, there is also likely gold still remaining, since trashy area's are usually avoided by detectorists (hence still tons of trash around). However, you need to have the stomach to detect in these areas, it can literally drive you insane. However, in case you indeed dare, the average for me is probably 100 pieces of trash for one nugget, including potentially bigger ones, but only very rarely > 10g size. On the other extreme, if you wander through a gold bearing desert, like a club claim, and you absolutely get no signal, then it has already been cleaned by other detectorists and you are too late to the party. Of course, you can try to be better and catch what they haven't, with better techniques and better equipment. Just don't go where JP has gone before 😉
  3. Apparently and from the picture above, there is a 11 in Monoloop and a 14 in DD in the box. The 17 in is optional and not included. And from the picture it appears that the DD is intended for canceling out EMI or conductive noise, but perhaps without much depth added, i.e. when compared to the 14in stock on the GPZ. The monoloop seems to be similar to the one on the SDC, with comparable applications albeit a bit bigger than the 8 in on the SDC
  4. Thanks, JW. I never owned a GPX but I have used one of my friend on occasion, so I am aware of its excellent versatility. But I admit I only scratched the surface of what the machine can do with all the settings combinations available. And you are right, the unlimited coil options helped making this machine a legend and an icon amongst detectors in history, and this is certainly greatly missed with the newer generation of ML machines. Let's hope this will change eventually and not just via after market solutions which certainly are a good option for many. Cheers and happy hunting! GC
  5. I know enough of this machine to get me interested. I already own the GM, SDC and GPZ, use all of them heavily and I can't say enough good things about all of them. The 6000 specs, from what is known, would make a nice fit into my fleet and I am confident that this is a superb machine and suited for my additional needs. But of course, you can opt for a more cautions approach. Everybody plays this game differently, but I want it asap so I can test it. And in case I really would not like it, I would just trade it in for something else.
  6. Amazing how the middle east now seems to have become the early ML beacon for the world. I am sure dealers here have the same info (and potentially demo versions) but are much more careful. Kind of a double standard. We discussed this before here, but I can't help mentioning it again because it's just so striking. It would be good to hear from ML at some point in time if all this was intended, or just leaked. And if leaked, what the consequences would be. Would be nice to be fair to the original customer base as well (Au and US). Still a significant market after all with loyal customers.
  7. I think it has a little bit from all three, the SDC, GM and GPZ. Not so much from the traditional GPX's from what it appears. The ease of operation seems to be inspired from the GM and the SDC. Fire up and go. If the Geosense performance is really that good and differentiated, then it will be a winner despite all the automation, especially with the reduced weight. The "older" GPX product concept seems to be in stark contrast to this new simplified philosophy ML has.
  8. I don't think the lack of many options means the detector is less worth, as discussed here before. Rather, the underlying technology is what matters. ML said it will sit between the SDC and the GPZ. Likely around USD 6k, that's the rumor.
  9. Thanks JP. From other products I know that for after-market modifications usually a factory approved process is required that needs to be done by an authorized dealer to remain within full warranty scope. Not sure how otherwise you would judge if an adapter is made "well" or "poorly". The word of mouth that the adapter would be "well" made, by "someone", is not good enough for me (personally). But that's everybody's own call.
  10. Let's call. They make these google voice translators that can speak.....
  11. Hi Rob, can you please confirm that any warranty for the GPZ is voided in case after market modifications, such as the adapter for the X-coil, is being made that are not authorized by ML or that are not done by an authorized ML dealer? This has been my understanding all along and for sure was one of several reasons for me not to do any of this sort. My GPZ still has full warranty and It would not occur to me to jeopardize that for a 8k investment. Just wanted to make sure I am not wrong here. Thanks. (PS: PM me if you have a NF coil in store-I think I am already on your waiting list ;))
  12. Here is what the display looks like. A bit similar to the GM.
  13. I still plan to use the SP01 with it, so cable is needed and an appropriate wireless transmitter
  14. I can probably let you know by the weekend, need his ok first. But several dealers should get it in soon (my own guess)
  15. The word is around 6k US. I will be on the preorder list next week then I will be able to tell for sure.
  16. They should do a better job with coordinating video releases. Funny that the very first video is in Arabic without an English version with the whole world watching. Also, I don't see skid plates in the box unless they are already mounted on the coils. Hard to tell from the video.
  17. Swiss alps are beautiful. Did not know they have gold deposits there. Awesome place then to "test drive" the 6000. 😁
  18. I wonder if the "experienced" detectorist always needs that many settings to play with. Take a look at the SDC. Practically no settings and yet it is being used by beginners and advanced detectorists alike. This is because the SDC is a specialized detector that is nearly perfect for certain ground and terrain conditions. Who knows, perhaps the 6000 outperforms all other machines under certain conditions (that yet need to be revealed....). One never fits all 🙂
  19. They main aspect for me is performance. Does Geosense-PI have an advantage over MPF or ZVT, and if so, in what situations? I don't mind the reduced settings options, got used to it with the SDC and the GM. The GPZ will remain my ultimate machine in the open field and I would never give it up, neither the SDC. But perhaps the 6000 will fit into a niche that is complimentary to both. But one thing is for sure, I will keep the threshold on. Reduced weight is a huge plus! 🙂
  20. Thanks, Mitchel. I will educate myself more to know what to look for. The link is helpful. God only knows how many meteorites I have already discounted as hot rocks without knowing....
  21. PS: just got word that there is a huge backorder and according to the distributor only very few will come to the US in the foreseable future
  22. Thanks for the report, JP. The better performance with saturation and EMI are two key features that I am looking for, so this is good to know. Reduced weight is of course a bonus, together with the quality seal "Aussie made" and long track record of coil excellence 🙂 I am on the waiting list for the NF12 and will for sure get the smaller coils as well, once available. Happy new year! GC
  23. I do it religiously. Hipstick and swing arm works magic for me and this is the only way I can apply comfortable and strict coil control with the "beast" for many hours. I never use the GPZ without this combination. I use a camelback (Ambush or HAWG) for my hipstick attachment/hydration/storage. The only problem: the pick needs to be in the holster when I am searching for a target (I need a third arm!). That can be a bit heavy on the belt over time. But it's a small price to pay. That being said, like with everything else, this is just my personal setup and what works for me might not work for others. I used the Pro-Swing harness for a while but it makes me uncomfortable, clumsy and sweaty while digging, especially in the heat. Also, I can't easily put a hydration pack on top of the harness without killing my mobility completely.
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