Is The Goldmonster 2000 Worth Twice The Price Of The Goldmaster 24k?

[Au in Au]

Just wondering - so far I've seen lots of commentary and side-by-side testing of the GM2000 against GM1000 and Manticore, but nothing much about the 24k.

I have both the GM1000 and the 24k - in many respects they are quite different detectors, but also share several worthwhile capabilities.

The 24k is my preferred machine for its smoothness of operation, sensitivity/stability, and ground capabilities.

Whilst reading all that is being written about the 2000, I find myself thinking.....  "so, what, I've pretty much got that.....and it cost half as much"

From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

[D&P-OR]

1 hour ago, Au in Au said:

Just wondering - so far I've seen lots of commentary and side-by-side testing of the GM2000 against GM1000 and Manticore, but nothing much about the 24k.

I have both the GM1000 and the 24k - in many respects they are quite different detectors, but also share several worthwhile capabilities.

The 24k is my preferred machine for its smoothness of operation, sensitivity/stability, and ground capabilities.

Whilst reading all that is being written about the 2000, I find myself thinking.....  "so, what, I've pretty much got that.....and it cost half as much"

From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

Excellent question!!!!!!

[Sourdough Scott]

 You only have a certain number of times you can go detecting in your lifetime, so to me it is not about what costs more during your purchase,  but  what gives you the best chances of finding gold and how much enjoyment you get from that. For me, it happens to be Minelab right now. But if someone else makes a better detector in the future, I'll jump ship to them. 

[Wild Bill]

I use a Nokta Gold Kruzer and I had a chance to swap detectors with another prospector’s GM1000.  I think the Nokta is a better detector in my opinion.  I really like the Eco Wave on the GM2000 and it (might) be the best detector out there short of what we get from PI.  Inflation is eating away at everyone’s cost of living and spare fun money.  If you look at the price of the GM2000 measured in gold instead of currency, it’s cheap.  With that in mind, it might be an indicator of who’s into good prospects and who isn’t?  I’ve been distracted with so many things that I haven’t been able to get out as much as I’d like.  In the last decade I’ve spent many thousands on government fees to maintain a large group of Nevada lode claims that a global gold miner was working on, a lot of work.  It was all taken away in a land withdrawal but so far there’s been no monetary compensation and it’s been over six years.  Although the government is now finally putting in the effort to communicate with us on the matter.  They offered a small fraction of the filing fees I’ve spent but not fair market value per Nevada State and federal law.  I’d like to tell the whole story here on DP but there’s no honest way of putting a happy face on the whole thing and the true story would likely bring the red flags on this site.  Maybe some day.  So what am I getting at?  I’ve mined a lot of gold in my life and not much of it ever came from detecting.  Exploration and mining capital is not balanced at the moment.  It effects my “hobby” funds right now.  For what I’m finding combing the Nevada gold districts right now, I’m not going to dish out $2k on a GM2000 cuz I Iike the Eco Wave sounds while finding some specks.  I once lived in Sierra County California and I know of areas that the likelihood of finding huge nuggets are very high and almost guaranteed.  I’m too old now  and have arthritis, can’t take the terrain anymore.  I know where nearly all the Tertiary channels are and where they’re cut off and leaking gold.  I know where quartz veins are that leave eroded specimens.  Now that detector technology has finally caught up with what a prospector needs, I’m backing off and retiring from it all.  I could go buy any detector I want but for obvious reasons I can’t put in the time or work it requires to even come close to justifying the expense.  I dearly love detecting and enjoy every time I get out.  I’m most happy doing that and I find a little gold here and there but not even close to when I was moving a lot of pay dirt.  Both placer and lode mining.  Best of luck to all of you, stay the course and use the best detector that works for you.   Remember diligent research does pay off.  

[Jeff McClendon]

6 hours ago, Au in Au said:

Just wondering - so far I've seen lots of commentary and side-by-side testing of the GM2000 against GM1000 and Manticore, but nothing much about the 24k.

I have both the GM1000 and the 24k - in many respects they are quite different detectors, but also share several worthwhile capabilities.

The 24k is my preferred machine for its smoothness of operation, sensitivity/stability, and ground capabilities.

Whilst reading all that is being written about the 2000, I find myself thinking.....  "so, what, I've pretty much got that.....and it cost half as much"

From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

I've never had the opportunity to detect with the GM1000 at any locations where it could handle the ground conditions easily. Lots of ground balance and ground noise issues.

I have been able to get my 24K to be fairly stable at some of the locations I hunt but I had to turn sensitivity way down.

I have always been able to get an Equinox 800, 900 or Manticore to run very stable at all of the locations I hunt at least at 80% sensitivity setting.

What's the difference between those detectors?  Multi IQ simultaneous multi frequency technology.

GM2000 has Multi IQ and some other great features that the GM1000 and 24K simply don't have and it makes a big difference for some.

Since your 24K will run smooth and stable with plenty of sensitivity and ground handling where you hunt, you may not need an upgrade.

 

[Mike C...]

All gold beepers will find gold 😁 I haven't used one yet where I didn't find gold call me lucky I guess I get bored and move on to different beepers 🤐 Learn with what you have and it wont let you down if you Become one with the  force Luke 🤐

[Roo]

14 hours ago, Au in Au said:

Just wondering - so far I've seen lots of commentary and side-by-side testing of the GM2000 against GM1000 and Manticore, but nothing much about the 24k.

I have both the GM1000 and the 24k - in many respects they are quite different detectors, but also share several worthwhile capabilities.

The 24k is my preferred machine for its smoothness of operation, sensitivity/stability, and ground capabilities.

Whilst reading all that is being written about the 2000, I find myself thinking.....  "so, what, I've pretty much got that.....and it cost half as much"

From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

I haven't done a side by side but I owned a 24k and sold it. It was a great VLF. But I have taken the GM2000 to areas I used the 24k in and it's chalk and cheese in the mineralised ground. It blows the 24k out of the water. The same areas that saw me turn the gain right down to hear minimum on the 24k, the GM2000 runs flat out like nothing mineral wise is even there. It's brilliant. 

[Au in Au]

9 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

I've never had the opportunity to detect with the GM1000 at any locations where it could handle the ground conditions easily. Lots of ground balance and ground noise issues.

I have been able to get my 24K to be fairly stable at some of the locations I hunt but I had to turn sensitivity way down.

I have always been able to get an Equinox 800, 900 or Manticore to run very stable at all of the locations I hunt at least at 80% sensitivity setting.

What's the difference between those detectors?  Multi IQ simultaneous multi frequency technology.

GM2000 has Multi IQ and some other great features that the GM1000 and 24K simply don't have and it makes a big difference for some.

Since your 24K will run smooth and stable with plenty of sensitivity and ground handling where you hunt, you may not need an upgrade.

 

Thanks Jeff, and to all others who have commented thus far - all grist for the mill.

Jeff - I'm not seeking to do an upgrade - happy with what I've got (Nox800, GM1000, 24k).

I asked the question:

"From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

because I've been asked my opinion by a few potential gold magnates about choice of first machine.

Naturally, I'm somewhat reticent about advising them to spend more money than is required to participate and enjoy.

They could get a Nox or a 24k for half the price of a 2000 (or even a Manticore for a smaller saving) and was wondering what justification could be advanced for spending twice as much money.

The only justification I've been able to glean thus far is " Buy a 2000 if you want to find very tiny gold in very hostile ground".

Not sure that will fly.....but still open to input.

 

 

[Jeff McClendon]

14 minutes ago, Au in Au said:

Thanks Jeff, and to all others who have commented thus far - all grist for the mill.

Jeff - I'm not seeking to do an upgrade - happy with what I've got (Nox800, GM1000, 24k).

I asked the question:

"From the point of view of  a new starter, is there some outstanding, must-have feature in the 2000 that warrants spending A$3k vs A$1.5k?

because I've been asked my opinion by a few potential gold magnates about choice of first machine.

Naturally, I'm somewhat reticent about advising them to spend more money than is required to participate and enjoy.

They could get a Nox or a 24k for half the price of a 2000 (or even a Manticore for a smaller saving) and was wondering what justification could be advanced for spending twice as much money.

The only justification I've been able to glean thus far is " Buy a 2000 if you want to find very tiny gold in very hostile ground".

Not sure that will fly.....but still open to input.

 

 

Did you read my post???

The main reason that the GM2000 costs more than the GM1000 and 24K is Multi IQ SMF tech. Add Echo Wave audio tech also and the performance versatility and ground handling capabilities of the GM2000 over the two detectors you mentioned are not close as ground conditions get tougher.

I don’t know how else to answer your question. If a complete gold prospecting detector newbie asked me to recommend a no brainer VLF gold prospecting detector the top of my list would be the GM2000