Gerry in Idaho Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On one of my posts, GM_Amateur asked about the newer version Fisher Gold Bug and Gold Bug-Pro. He wanted to know if they are Gold Detectors or Multi Purpose. I classify the Gold Bug and Gold Bug-Pro as true Multi Purpose detectors. I put the MXT series and F75 in the same category too. To me, it's a detector with medium kHz operating in the teens and having an adjustable Discriminator capable of rejecting ferrous and nonferrous targets if desired. When I tested the 1st prototypes of the Gold Bug I was very impressed with its sensitivity to small pickers (see photo). Then when the GB-Pro came out and I was able to get my hands on the larger coil, I was very happy with the performance. The GB & GB Pro were priced right at the time (less than many others), but performed well. I could take 1 detector on a trip in the mountains and use it for both gold and coin/relics. Your thoughts and input please? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LipCa Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Anyone who has Ray's book knows it has a chapter on the GB Pro.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 5:53 PM, phrunt said: The GBP is a bit overpriced now that there are other newer detectors on the market. I assume you're referring to the $650-$850 historical price range for the Gold Bug family. (And, yes, I know you are in Lord of the Rings land so your price likely is different.) First Texas has been running sales here in the US with significant discounts for over a year now. Recently they had the Teknetics G2+ and the Fisher F19 (both with the same performance as the Fisher Gold Bugs, but with more features) in the $400's if I recall correctly. Unfortunately that sale recently ended. Personally I don't think used detectors get enough attention. Sometimes (as previously has been the case with First Texas) the warranties don't transfer, so that can be an impediment. And, like buying a used car, you don't know how well or poorly an item was treated. But, given that the market decides the selling price, usually you can get a good deal if you shop wisely. As an example check this out -- an amazing buy on a Tek G2+ with two coils and two complete shafts, which probably had a lot to do with the fact that it was only a 3 day auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/292650097596?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137 I suspect you, phrunt, with two GB-Pros already in house, couldn't have passed up this bargain. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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