In my opinion, nuggets weighing 0.10 grams, with a depth of up to 15 or 20 cm, the Monster 1000 at 45Khz may have an advantage in terms of audio that is more present, and we must not forget that when the Gold Bug is used with a headset, there is an optimum advantage and this disadvantage in terms of audio disappears completely. Finally, the Gold Bug 2 at 72 Khz finds the same 0.10 gram nugget at a much greater depth than the Monster 1000 due to its greater sensitivity, not to mention the new, more modern model of the Gold Bug 2 with a viewfinder and a 14 inch elliptical coil, which allows it to go deeper into the ground. The bottom line: The Monster 100 is great, but I'd rather buy a Gold Bug 2. I think a comparison should be made at greater depths, like taking a 0.1 to 0.5 gram nugget and doing depth measurements in the ground to find out which one goes deeper, I think that would be a great comparison. Hugs and success!

Good morning guys if your GM 1000 Speaker is working when the headset is plugged in, send it in for repair because it should not do that... Also, the GM 1000 has a DD coil as opposed to the GB2 with a Mono making a difference in where the target is heard best on the coil so GB2 is hot all the way around the edge and the GM 1000 it is hot down the center of the coil front to back so the tip can be used to pinpoint and center. Great and informative video, GOOD STUFF, cheers Bill

That was a really good head to head comparison. Most people can't pull that off without their bias' showing, but you guys did it. Thanks.

It’s not the equipment, it is the operator. Time and time again you guys prove it’s out there. You prove good team work will make a great day. Thankyou for doing this video

This is exactly the content I was looking for. Side by side comparison of these two machines with targets in the ground. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

Thank you very much great information on both detectors. I will also say you two and (Bill Southern) have shared more valuable knowledge on how the average prospector can put more gold in their pockets than any other channel i have watched. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about this great hobby. Stay safe.

Hi guys, I have both, this is just my opinion. The Gm has more depth power but a real pain, you constantly have to pump pump pump to keep the ground balance. The Gb is not that way, once you pump and tune you are set until your ground changes quite a bit. For myself I prefer the Gb for the fact that it much more stable. Thank you very much Adam for your great videos.

I’ve been waiting for a video like this for a long time. Good stuff

Hi, your sense of humor is outstanding and off the charts. I would watch any video you made about anything! Pure entertainment and also educational most of the time. My hats off to you both, and I really wonder why your subscriber count is it 10 times what it is today. Please keep making the videos!

I know a lot more now than I knew before. Thanks for the video!

This is what i needed to see guys. I wanted to find out just how small a piece of gold would respond to the GOLD BUG 2. THANKS SO MUCH...

IBFBR, I always appreciate an honest answer, and your demonstration was awesome, I don't do gold prospecting, but I do follow your channel, keep those vids coming.

Hey thanks for showing head to head comparison. Glad I got the gold monster!

Enjoyed the in the field "head to head" comparison!

Great video guys, love the comparison videos. I think I would go with monster myself. I have the gold bug 2, and equinox 800, which I used to grid a nice nugget wash, over 2 years. I thought I pulled every nugget out, a buddy brings his monster, and pulled another 100 small nuggets I missed, I was impressed...

I bought the GM1000 after watching lots of your videos and few other channels. I came to the same conclusion in my not so scientific comparison. The machine is awesome and does what I need. Thanks again for another great video.

Great video. Had an original gold bug and just picked up a gb2 at an estate sale.was not suppose to work but cleaned terminals put in fresh batteries and she lived. Will be searching weaver area soon.

Really appreciate this video. I was so hung up on which one to get, I was contemplating buying both of them. I think I'll go with the monster for now. Thanks y'all!

Awesome comparison!! Well done fellas

Hi guys - Prospector Dean here..Thanks for posting this detector comparison video, appreciated!

Two great machines ,two great operators in my book.Keep on swinging for the gold David out

Hi Guys... I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot !!! I've been doing research and watching a bunch of videos to learn the best equipment for the type of area I'll be hunting in so I'm leaning toward the Gold Monster 1000. I'm full time RVing now and getting ready to head south to Florida for the winter but I plan to head west in March so maybe I'll see you out there!!! Thank you for sharing your videos!!!

Thanks guys!!! Made up my mind! I'm doing exploration in Arizona, hot ground mineralization. Fun fact... at 15:18, tons of black sand in the left of field where you find the nugget!!! What a dead give away marker! Best!

Really enjoyed the comparison . It sounds like you are next to running water. Also by the looks of the ground where you are standing you two are very thorough. Hahahaha

That last piece of gold was a great example of how different pieces of gold just detect differently to I think that is a huge point to make here guys is that every piece of gold will detect differently depending on how it's laying and its shape gold content Etc Great video guys I bought the books you guys recommended and will definitely need to get out to the bradshaws someday

Very informative. Well done. Good honest answers.🇺🇸

My GM1000 came with headphones, and with them plugged in, the speaker doesn't sound. I have heard that it's the jack that makes the difference

I like Gold bug 2 coil model, thanks for sharing this.

Good video Adam, BD.....looks like a really good area you found....!

I like the stand you put on your Gold Monster as it does not like to set flat with the stock rest. Like to see that up close...! Excellent comparison between the two machines. Mike in sunny Florida

Great video fellas!!

Great video guys !!

Awesome video guys! I've been out of MD'ing for a while and plan to get back into it. By the way, I believe the two 9-volt batteries in the Gold Bug II are in parallel to supply more current, for long life. So, it will work with one 9 volt but for less time. And of course, the frequency does matter. The higher Frequencies on these machines respond better to small gold, as opposed to a 7 kHz machine which would be better for coins and much larger gold. Later guys.

Great video. I traded in my Gold Bug 2 and Minelab CTX-3030 in on a new Gold Monster 1000 (and cash). I ran the GB2 for several years. I like the 1000 better. I noticed your friend plops down to dig. I hope he doesn't forget one time when he doesn't have his knee pads on and does that - lol.

This was the exact video I was looking for. I was looking at the Gold bug pro or 2 but then found a video showing the Minelab gold monster 1000. I see Minelab has real expensive machines but I am just a hobbyist wanting to look for gold when we are on our vacation trips. Have the Fisher Ace 250 that I bought years ago but really does not do gold. I think I am going to go with the Minelab gold monster 1000. Thanks for making up my mind.

I myself started with a Gold Bug 2, but it was beat to hell. Then when I was looking at rebuilding it, my girlfriend said Merry Christmas early giving me a Gold Monster 1000. I can say it will find that mico nuggets of 0.02gms. Thanks for the video and keep finding that shinny yellow gold 💛⛏️😎

what a great day to test out the MD'S fam. what a great hunt. GOLD SQUAD OUT!!!

Excellent video guys.👍 The comparison was very informative. 👌 the Fischer wasn't quite as strong on the one siganl.😢 I currently use the Gold Bug Pro with a 5x10 coil.😊 Much better for the coil overlap.✔Thanks for sharing your wealth of information.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

I just went through the debate on which of these 2 to buy and this is what I came up with. Even with a higher price, I believe the Gold Monster is a better value and a better detector. * It comes standard with 2 different search coils vs only 1 with the GB2. That alone would account for the cost difference. * 2 rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs with current promotion(1 normally) vs. the ongoing cost of 9-volt batteries to keep the GB2 running. I'd guess the big lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs would give a much longer run time than the small 9V batteries as well. * An extra battery pack that takes (8) AA batteries for another power option vs (2) 9V batteries which is the only option for the Bug, so if you're out of 9V batteries, you're up a creek without a detector. ; ) * A prospecting scoop is included but not with the Bug. * An LCD screen giving you visual as well as audio feedback, not available on the Bug. * Headphones are included with the Monster but not with the Bug. * A wall charger with adapters for any country and a vehicle charger vs none with the Bug.(since it's 9V only) * And the most important part, the new technological advancements (24-bit processor and auto ground balance) vs. none with the Bug. * And if you're current or former military you get 15% off with the Gold Monster, I don't know if Fisher offers this. The GB2 is without question, an excellent detector but given what I found above I ordered the Monster. There's no question that whichever you choose you'll have a fine detector. I hope this helps someone.

My first gold detector was an old original Gold Bug. Then I bought a Gold Bug Pro. I liked the ease of the Gold Bug pro because you didn't need to keep ground balancing it. Since then I bought a Gold Monster 1000 and that detector blew the Gold Bug Pro away. I thought about buying a Gold Bug 2 but I just don't like the fact that you have to constantly keep ground balancing.

I have Fisher Gold bug 2 and I wouldn't change for any other !

HEY MAN! First time watcher and new subscriber here. 1st off. Great vid. I live in Co. And have bought the at gold about a yr. ago. Last week I bought the super sniper coil. Man! What a difference. And you're so right about going too fast. I had to cut my swing down to about half. And who would've thought these crystal clear cold mountain streams would have so much trash in them? Needless to say, I find a lot of trash. I'm thinking it's all going to come down to just knowing your machine? Which we all know it takes a little practice.

New Sub enjoyed the comparison.

Thanks for the video 👏👏🍻

Thank you guys, great reviews on both machines. Liked your honesty

Awesome video!

Thanks guys. The biggest thing I've learn with the GM is to go slooooooow! I find many more targets. If I find myself going too fast , I slow down and go back over the area I did too fast. I find what I missed the first time.

Great job guys! Seeing equipment in the back ground should we project that the over burden was dry washed and your nuggets were on the bedrock? I live my Gold Monster.Still in Colorado waiting for our desert buggy to get repaired but hope to be swinging a coil in the next 2 weeks down there. Great job guys. Got my blood pumping!!!!

GB2 w earphone jack, will shut off its public speaker! Monster w earphone jack, will still sound thru public speaker! I wear hdphns, to keep my GB2 quiet, esp in public. Respect..🤔

Great video !

I like that you show you Cannot ground balance out a Good signal

In my country, The price of Minelab Gold Monster is 10 times higher than Fisher Gold Bug 2. So, i will choose Fisher because its cheaper and far better if we talk about Ground Balance. Perhaps Minelab's range is deeper under the ground, but.. i dont need that.

Great review

Awesome video. Been a whites guy forever. Sad to see them close. Time for a brand switch. Glad to see this comparison. Thanks guys.

Well I ended up pulling the trigger on the gb 2 yesterday ,can't wait to start using it. I'll get the gold monster next year when I renew my GPAA membership for lifetime , they give em for free when you renew it. I'm thinking ahead 😃

Awsome thanks guys😁 I love both machines.I do wish fisher would utilize the same electronics but design an updated box that's water resistant and dust.Im really curios which unit would give problems first either the gold bug 2 with its switches or the electronics of the monster? That's always a buying decision for me like which car brand (Toyota)😊.Also after watching this I will definitely check those boing boing sounds being new to the gold monster I've always thought those were hot rocks 😦

Nice to see in action side by side

Weight being a BIG factor the gold bug 2 pro's BOX Disconnects from the arm making it 95% lighter and then better yet you now have the ultimate underwater detector for creeks

The Gold Monster has a known fault where it only shuts off the speaker with certain headphones. Supposedly, you're to return it as defective, but I'd just as soon avoid the shipping delays by throwing a waterproof toggle switch on it and calling it a day.

Definitely depends of user. Both detectors are good. Personally I think has more advantage the gold monster. Great video

Thanks for the vid. I have the GB2 with 2 coils, which size coil is best to use, 6" or 10"?

Thanks, very helpful

Wow, good, honest, unbiased comparison. I'm partial to things built in America, by Americans. And, price is a factor, as well. And, I'm sorry, but after living with digital stuff nearly all my life, analog is somehow refreshing and satisfying. Thanks, guys. Good video.

Truly enjoyed the video, looks like some fine equipment, ive got a bounty hunter 202 its around 200 bucks works pretty fair ......

It is amazing these detectors can pick up a small piece of gold. Your video is best in showing the gold. What camera are you using for this video? Thank you in advance!

Amazing vidéo Top🥇👌💯💪

Very informative. Im kind of a newbie and have a question. Is your reasoning in choosing a vlf over a pulse detector for where you are at, based on the vlf will pick up much smaller gold, which is much mopre common there? Do pulse detectors miss those smaller pieces. Thanks you guys.

Garrett AT Gold and Nakta Gold Cruizer maybe couple more new models in that same budget bracket!

Have you guys ever thought about loaming. I've watched a few of your vids where you find coarse stuff and say," I'd like to know where that's coming from". With gas powered fencepost augers it might be profitable. The Aussies seem to make loaming work for them.

My gold bug 2 was WAY too hot for my VERY hot ground...im actually really happy with my au gold finder although its very heavy..i scored it new on ebay for 420 shipped which i was happy with. Ill have to do a review someday but its able to handle my ground and would be a beach killer too

Good video guys

My gold monster came with 2 coils. Double D's are always great to play with.

Great video. Thanks. All I hear is about shallow gold. does it not pick up bigger deeper nuggets ?

Thank You, I really enjoy your channel. I"m an 'old timer' and I have been using The Fisher Gold Bug, the original one for years. My Gold Bug just seems to keep on working and working. How much better or different is the Gold Bug 2 in comparison? I would love to see a side by side comparison You guys are Great, Thanks again.

Great video guys, glad you put it out there. I've seen this video numerous times but didn't apply to me at the time. Now that I'm in the market for another NuggetShootinMD, this video is up my alley. Currently I have Whites MX7 and the latest Whites Goldmaster 24K,purchased from my good old prospecting bud Jim McCollough. Love both Whites machines, they are beasts. Now, interestingly I bought the ML GM 1000 2 years ago when the price was $749 or so and sold it in eBay, why? I couldn't stand pumping that coil every few feet or so when the ground would change and it would wooowop, pump coil again and wooowop would go away. So long story short and looking back in hindsight, that machine was basically auto tuning with the pumps, I knew that and was just focused on the idea that "if it's auto ground balancing,then why do I always have to keep pumping the coil?" The MX7 and 24K isn't any different ,I simply just did it with buttons instead of pumping. So now I think I regret selling the GM1000 although I'm still fixated on Getting GB2 because of it's crazy 71KHz frequency,only one of it's kind, so I guess it's a bragging right with plenty of testimonials from other prospectors. Anyways thanks again for the vid

Very helpful, thanks. You two could do stand-up comedy, stage name: "The Big Kneepad Bros!"

Do you guys detect around Quartzsite very often? I am working on getting a Minelab Equinox 800 for our first winter stay in Quartzsite. I am choosing the Equinox because we will only be in the desert for a few months then back east the rest so i need a dual purpose unit. Would love to hook up and detect with you guys, if you dont mind a detecting newby, lol. Do you guys detect for a living or as a serious hobby?

You guys should check out the Nokta Makro Gold Kruzer. It runs at 61khz, it's continuous threshold like GB2, but has 3 ground balance methods available. Big thing is it gets basically the same performance as the GM but costs $636 with wireless headphones & 2 coils, and is fully waterproof. I would be VERY interested in a Gold Kruzer head to head with GB2

Thank you for the video! just trying to figure out if the gold bug is water proof?

Thank you for the video! I had been going to buy the gold monster but the audio jack not shutting off the external sound is a deal breaker. I don't want to be disturbing people if I decide to do some beach detecting. I also like the fact I can pop batteries in. You can always buy rechargeable 9v batteries as well.

I have a Garrett At max and love it but haven't tried it prospecting yet. I'm usually panning or sluiceing. I've been looking at both the GM 1000 and the Goldbug 2. I'm still going to try my AT MAX first lol. Do you think it will work? Thanks for the video and happy hunting.

When the external speaker on my gold master two wouldn't quiet down with headphones I ended up cutting the wire as a courtesy to my hunt'n buddy. Great video guys thank you. I've been a goldbug fan for many years but I'm in need now of a new detector. Which detector? I'm undecided.

Minelab Gold Monster 1000 VS. Fisher Gold Bug 2 VS ORX XP?

Hey no problem! I will buy both!

I’ve got to go to monster 1000 just haven’t had a chance to get out or find a place to use it can’t wait

Hi I have them both Prefer the gold monster also i like the Nokta AU hard to find that detector now but i like the old school knobs one glance and you see the settings. Tested them both at Rye Patch both equal Nokta does weight more

Great video! Well done on the comparison......but.....the GM1000 does like to fall over :) Or Bolder dash just drops it.

learning my gold monster. the gold monster also has a battery adapter. and i'm gonna get an extra battery. (free). so i will have 2 lithium batteries and the battery adapter. got some short vids up. have a good day.

Dang wish I woulda know about this test coulda sent you guys my spare gold kruzer to throw in the mix

Thank you

My area doesn't have any gold nuggets but lots of iron and pull tabs. Which machine is best for gold rings and coins without the bothersome iron and pull tabs. ??

I have both I use monster in rain good but when not raining I have put bag over box but still cares me in rain I love both I prefer not falling asleep the gold but 2 I'm constantly ground balancing and changing mineralization so it keeps me more focused I feel, just my opinion and experience,Jr

I live in Gilbert. I went to Sycamore Creek today with my wife and drove back to a old previously mind Quarts rock hill. We broke some open with a hammer and chisel. And found small gold flakes. What’s the best way to extract the gold from the ore?

This is what I need. lol... Any others you reconmend that are around the $500 price range? TIA

Cual fue mejor detector

was surprised to see you guy using kneepads, so many people out there in videos looking for gold but almost none of them were wearing kneepads. your knees will thank you at the end of the day.

You can go to Harbor Freight and get a cheapo "Performance Tool" metal detector that has a quarter inch jack and plug in a Garrett headphone and save a ton of money compared to those higher end models. The Harbor Freight model doesn't need to ground balance...but do need to understand how its discriminator knob works to cancel out iron targets. The tone it gives when a target is detected doesn't sound like a damn digital pinball machine either...whereas my Garrett Ace 150 model is just a nuisance in that regard (I won't use it just for that reason). I'm surprised that you guys don't team up and one of you detect deep targets with a larger coil...and the other detects surface targets with a smaller coil. Have a little division of labor there and detect the places more thoroughly.

which one would you recommend for smaller pieces on river bedrock?

Thats strange... never heard of the issue with the 3.5mm headphone jack on the gold monster. My mates gold monster does NOT make sound through the speaker when he plugs in his 3.5mm headphones... How many people have actually had this issue, I am curious to know.

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