George Kinsey

On 1/20/2024 at 12:02 AM, Daniel Tn said:

Hmm.  Wanna part with the Tarsacci?

Hi Daniel. Sold it to a friend. I spent more time adjusting it to get the correct settings for various ground conditions. If you don't mind doing that it would serve you well. George

On 1/19/2024 at 9:05 PM, JCR said:

I was wondering about you coil selection. That would need some real inventory control organization.

I always picked up at least one additional coil for the inventory. Three Walmart containers full.

On 1/20/2024 at 1:12 AM, phrunt said:

You're spoilt, my goal is to own one classic which is a very big challenge in a country they just didn't seem to exist, you've got them falling out of every cupboard in your house.

And in my outhouse under the seat. Oh brother. 😉

On 1/20/2024 at 9:35 AM, kac said:

Good to know because usually big coils can miss the smaller stuff. Looks like they have a good balance on depth and sensitivity.

In the field with D2 and 9" coil I picked up half a trime at 7-8" and a merc at 12". Both using 14khz smf

With that in mind I have to figure do I want another machine or should I snag the 11x13 for my D2 which I think will be horribly nose heavy. Leaning towards a heavier machine that is better balanced.

I have no problem with my opinion as I use the D2. Go for the 11x13. I will soon.

Nothing better over lard biscuits.🙃

Met John about 40 years ago in Fairfax Virginia. He used an old Garrett without discrimination. Being a world class musician, he detected parallel to the ground with his coil facing up towards the sky. When he was about to dig, I asked him if I could check his signal in discrimination. He was right 90% or better. I figured he could hear tones I could not. Musician ear was my best guess. Was a pleasure to have been your friend in this life. George

On 6/29/2021 at 11:16 AM, JCR said:

Wanting to know how well you & the Vista X are doing. I have really enjoyed mine in similar sites as you mentioned.

Me also.

On 1/18/2024 at 3:53 AM, RickUK said:

Must admit i totally agree with you,both of my Nexus machines can do basically the same because they run in the 5-6khz range as well and with the option of much bigger coils into the bargain.....my slightly older Nexus Standard SE with the dual 9'' coil gives amazing depth on bigger targets as does my MP and as you have mentioned the lower Khz is also great for silver hammered and copper coinage.

 

It will be very interesting to see how this 'Abyss' works as a Artefact/Hoard Hunter.

It will be an excellent hoard hunter Rick. Cheers. George

5 hours ago, BigSkyGuy said:

Hey Geroge, what kind of coin is the tiny one that is smaller than a trime?

1/4 Spanish Reale.

Most are in Mint condition.

1 hour ago, Redneck said:

half of them could go to an Sothebys Collectors auctions!

On 1/19/2024 at 10:56 AM, Bill (S. CA) said:

Your collection is like a magician's magic hat.  It has no end!

So George, what is your total count of metal detectors?

Bill

I just added 5 more. Not sure but it may be time to part with them. I also have coil upon coil!

3 hours ago, Bill (S. CA) said:

George,

Was the Gold Trax a George Payne design?

Bill

Yes!

34 minutes ago, George Kinsey said:

Will detect them in all modes. Semi-automatic about 6". All metal a few inches more. I still have not finished my testing and learning. Some of my test silvers.

A couple more of my test coins. If you can find these, you're doing it right.

Some more of the "Inventory"

7 hours ago, kac said:

How is it on small silvers like a trime or half dime?

Will detect them in all modes. Semi-automatic about 6". All metal a few inches more. I still have not finished my testing and learning. Some of my test silvers.

My commissures with his Family.

47 minutes ago, Dean Stone said:

Hi Kingman, out of all those detectors, what is the best for you? What one do you like the most? I have 7 and still don't know what i like. Most of the time i reach for the MXT, i have most of the coils for it and know it the most.  Dean

Right now I prefer the XP Deus 2. I have a Manticore and a legend, but the XP is my favorite at the moment. Thanks, George

1 hour ago, Bill (S. CA) said:

I've never owned an X5 but have used one on several occasions.  I really liked it.  I wonder if there is any back inventory of the Shadows in a storage unit somewhere...

Do you know if he ever had a prototype made of his visible target ID detector?  Or am I just nuts and that never existed?

Not that I know off.

7 hours ago, RickUK said:

Must admit i totally agree with you,both of my Nexus machines can do basically the same because they run in the 5-6khz range as well and with the option of much bigger coils into the bargain.....my slightly older Nexus Standard SE with the dual 9'' coil gives amazing depth on bigger targets as does my MP and as you have mentioned the lower Khz is also great for silver hammered and copper coinage.

 

It will be very interesting to see how this 'Abyss' works as a Artefact/Hoard Hunter.

I  have the Golden Mask 3+ and it can't compete with the Abyss as I continue to test.

3 hours ago, Bill (S. CA) said:

Just amazing this collection of yours.  I see you have a very clean Shadow in the mix.  Do you ever use it?  I seem to recall way back that Troy was trying to make a new Shadow with visible target ID.  I guess it never happened.

Keep these pictures coming, George. They are really fun to view.

Bill

I have the X5 and X3. I use to field test for Troy. On a field test in Farmvile I dug two CSA Buttons, I cast and one SBuckley Birmingham Back Mark. I also Found a Coat AVC and a Script I. I sent Troy the CSA S. Buckley as a gift. Troy is a great fellow to have worked with. I still reach for the X5 even now.

I may have to realign the detectors.

11 hours ago, Redneck said:

Certainly you have some in the attic and basement as well! Awesome collection there/.

No basement, attic is a walk in without heat. I will check in the Master Bedroom shower since I don't ever bathe.😂

13 hours ago, CalReg said:

Impressive...the most I've ever owned at one time was five. Started to get the evil eye from the wife. Now I'm down to a manageable three😆

Well years ago, it was either Whites or Garrett. The companies would get you to bite by just renaming their offerings with series numbers so I would trade the old one in on the newer model. I then got hooked on Tesoro, which my wife used. True story. We were detecting at the University of Maryland. I gave her the Sabre and told her to go up around the big tree and check. I had just found a class ring and when she came back, she had found a huge men's 14k Tigers Eye ring with some rope around it and her own class ring.

I own several DeepTech's, and the Gold Gain is a favorite. Nice finds.