Garrett ACE APEX Beach MS mode I Testing Gold and Silver Targets I Verdict AMAZING!!

OMG You wont BELIEVE it if you don't watch for YOURSELF. The Garrett Ace APEX is amazing on the beach, I mean really amazing!!! I'm shocked!!
I was running it in the new multifrequency MS or multisalt mode, with the sensitivity on full and it was silent, even in the waters edge. I was able to metal detect easily on a salt beach that's notoriously difficult due to high mineralisation. There is never any dry sand in Blackpool and the sand its always wet.
The Garrett ACE APEX has really smashed it out of the ballpark with this machine, it was unlike any Garrett machine I have ever used on a beach. I buried gold rings and silver items in the waters edge at different depths to see if the could be found and the targets were clear and easy to identify.
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[@hamshackleton]

Quick tip - when you are burying tester targets on a beach, tie a length of string to it, then it's just a case of following the string back down to it!

[@DiggerDawn]

Oh thats a good idea, i was really struggling to try and get them where I wanted them haha

[@BrianClunie]

Awesome advice?👍

[@hankhankenhunter3876]

Nice work Dawn. Very quiet machine. Me likey. I may have to give my Bing Bong to my wife to justify an Apex. I have "Maxine" (AT Max) for wet river work. I like the lightness of the Apex, and so far, I'm very impressed. Thank you. Hank

[@bradpool127]

I love beach detecting when there's noone around. I have the Ace 350 on the highest setting it will allow because sometimes the targets can be quite deep and either do a grid pattern or be guided by where I feel I want to go. The Ace doesn't much like being swung from dry sand to wet sand, it complains by giving false signals but as long as the sand is a consistent wetness I can usually go full sensitivity or close to. And I love that you can always see exactly where you've already been. Plus I have a backpack and plastic bags so if I come across where someone has had a beach party and left a heap of aluminium cans I can bag them up and chuck them in the street recycling bin. It's sad but if we rely on the authorities to do it, it may never happen and if there's glass as well, that goes in too because no kid deserves to get broken glass in their feet.

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah its a disgrace the things leave on a beach, good on you cleaning it up like that :-)

[@kevidig5676]

Diggy was a great help and I Love him to bits Xx

[@DiggerDawn]

he was a good boy 75% of the time, just need to work on that last 25% haha

[@kevidig5676]

@@DiggerDawn Haha

[@AndrexT]

Good hunt Dawn. You should never give up on targets. I dug a low 12 on on a beach with my Ace400i as it was my designated last hole, after searching and digging deeper and deeper, I found a small gold pendant 14" down! I nearly gave up twice, I thought, "if the machine says there is something here, there must be". Now you will never know if it was a diamond encrusted white gold engagement ring or a beer can 😉

[@ZeroDiscrimination]

Great video Dawn! I was amazed at how quiet it was on the beach in Florida. I too had to keep checking to see if it was working by running the coil over my sand scoop. Happy Hunting my friend and best of luck! ~ Gypsy

[@DiggerDawn]

Hi Gypsy, yeah Blackpools a difficult beach to detect so for it to be that quiet was amazing! Did you see how rubbish I was hahaha its a completely different way of detecting haha

[@Ageingmetalhead]

@@DiggerDawn You weren`t rubbish- just inexperienced when it comes to beach detecting that`s all.

[@dragonflydigs658]

Wow! Thanks for showing how the different settings work! Your right when you say someone new like me has trouble learning which way to adjust each setting! Awesome dig Dawn and Diggy!! Sliver in the hole👍🏻 be safe and HH 🎧⛏

[@bradpool127]

Would have been interesting to see the Maxi come in behind the Apex just to make sure it wasn't missing anything when it was so quiet in MS mode. The Apex seems pretty good though if that's how quiet it is in beach mode.

[@janjohannessmith7033]

Green Machine Dawn! So quiet and Gypsy likes it too. The Garrett carrot Pro pinpointer must be ground balanced, and sensitivity turn down on a highly mineralized Beach. Yes pinpointers can be ground balanced to the different ground conditions. Turn it on up in the air and then wave it down into the watery hole several times

[@DiggerDawn]

oh i never thought about the pinpointer being affected haha, you can tell i dont beach much haha

[@j_freeman3230]

Thanks for this, i just got the same model. I was on the beach in santa cruz and it was going crazy. Thanks for your MS demonstration.

[@DiggerDawn]

No problem 👍

[@davidfrazier1186]

Wow ! Thanks for the Video....I hunt mostly beaches and now I Know the Apex will work. Thanks

[@davidschmittsr.3121]

Sweet beach hunt. Thanks for sharing.

[@hankhankenhunter3876]

You have to be gentle digging near the water line. When you claw, and grab for the object you can actually make it sink further by loosening up the sand with water. Especially heavy metals. I watched a vid where the poor scoopless digger sunk a 7" deep object right out of reach, just by using his hands. The numbers showed gold. You can see this with a lead weight at the waters edge. Swirl the water around it, and watch it sink. Sand scoops are pretty much a necessity.

[@TarotBob]

Thanks Dawn - What a great demonstration of the Ace Apex on wet mineralised sand, and the performance was very impressive using the MS mode. I detect Blackpool beach and it can be very challenging for single frequency detectors and most of the regulars always use multi frequency machines. It looks like Garrett's might have nailed multi frequency technology on their first attempt, and I was pleased to see you showed the difference between each mode. Good luck on your next hunt.

[@DiggerDawn]

I think so ive always struggled on Blackpool beach thats why ive never been much

[@henrypallmerine8317]

Nice to see digger again. Happy days are ahead. Your friend in USA.

[@wangdangparkes]

Another great video Dawn, I'm diggin the Apex

[@jonesjohnr9052]

Apex is awesome!!! Your cute as can be , thanks fir the adventure 🌞

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Perfect day really, a little cloudy, windy and keeps all the sunbather's at home. Young ARNIE looks to be quite the match against the old Maxi. Settings are def better. Love it. Diggy looks like he was chuffed at being able to play around the water. Take care Dawn, Hugs to a soaked Diggy! hahaha

[@davids6194]

Tidy, down to earth video, no bull.

[@MrNodrogmot]

Awesome video Dawn. Thanks once again .

[@SuperCarol1961]

Lovely video Dawn and I so love Diggy xxx

[@domus29voyagesdecouvertes80]

A nice machine 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🧼🧴😷 take care Dawn

[@BrianClunie]

Thank you for the demo!

[@algiordano9214]

Great stable machine Dawn looks so far like a winner Silver Queen. Stay well. Al. NJ USA

[@janemoore3304]

Another excellent video as always dawn

[@cameraandcountryside4089]

Looks to be a good detector and brilient to see diggy back love that dog 😊 oh witwoo to the legs 😊👍

[@cogidubnus1953]

It's great to see Diggy Dog again...he used to think his Mum was a nutter, but now he knows! I thought he was pretty well behaved and clearly enjoyed his day out.

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah hes up to 75% good boy now and 25% looking for something to kill haha

[@metaldetector24]

hi dear Kev, very nice video and finds, the apex work very good good

[@eddiek0507]

Hi Digger Dawn, Good video, It's amazing how quiet the detector is on full sensitivity. Nice to see Diggy doing his security bit. Next time you go bring us some rock back !! lol...😎👍👍

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Awesome to see you at the beach and see you again on the next episode stay blessed

[@doodlesgonediggin2953]

Dawn that great video really enjoyed and really surprised at how garrett have nailed the MS mode well done garrett. Great little tester at waters edge too. At least you met another detectorist on the beach too which would have been nice. Great hunt ATB GL HH

[@DiggerDawn]

Thanks so much! Yeah I knew him, although im getting to the stage where I know everyone hahaha were you surprised at how quiet it was?

[@doodlesgonediggin2953]

@@DiggerDawn yeah as you went through the frequencies a little chirpy then ms quiet as a mouse very impressive.

[@Whocares.........]

You forgot Diggy's ball! I hoped to see you dance 💃...

[@stevenbland1455]

Very impressed. None of the usual noise. Entertaining video Dawn.

[@paddydetects]

Brilliant! Ace works so well on the beach. Diggy’s great!!! 😊

[@Gadophoto]

Great video Digger Dawn have spent a lot of time in Blackpool as an Australian I can’t get over all the history

[@fotosm3389]

Такие,как Вы - редкость,удивляют! УДАЧИ!

[@larkdavis6041]

Oh! This is the first time I've seen Diggy!!!! He is absolutely adorable 😍

[@DiggingCanuck]

I enjoyed that Dawn. I thought DIGGY was going to head out for a swim 😃

[@DiggerDawn]

youre joking!! Diggy hates water he only goes in up to his knees when hes feeling brave ahah

[@DiggingCanuck]

@@DiggerDawn Oh really ??? He had me fooled !!!

[@redcap774]

V good and interesting demo Dawn, pity the Ace is not in stock.

[@DiggerDawn]

it should be soon Derrick

[@TroyTempest0]

Nice video on South Shore ! ( I grew up near there). The APEX is very impressive ! Looking forward to great finds in the future .

[@DiggerDawn]

Cool, thanks!

[@richswoger3770]

Nice Dawn!...Apex is great on the beach!!...nice legs ..lol

[@George-id5ie]

haha diggy X marks the spot. hope you had a brill day dawn, arnie and diggy :-)

[@jeffreyrobinson5769]

Not a bad set of pins yer standing on Dawn From what i could see through the Glare. glad your happy with it mate I was 6yro in 1953 the last time i was on Blackpool beach

[@firstLast-eh2gm]

Can't wait to hit the beaches up here when it warms up a little.. great video, keep up the good work..

[@AkangAvinJawaBarat]

Good morning friend I like to beach👍🏻👍🏻

[@beachhunter9497]

Deffo need a scoop. Or you end up digging holes bigger than a Olympics swimming pool.😛 And ya can't beat the sound of a gold ring in ya scoop.😀xx

[@HarryHoudiniprospecting]

Well done Dawn. But it looks very cold. Next time I expect you will be diving with the Garrett.I will start digging the target from my end :) Cheers HH

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah the rest of the country were bathing in 30 degree sunshine! weve had horrible weather big cloud over lancashire for months, thats why my legs were so white haha

[@deborahhandy1675]

Good test for you at the beach , love your Diggy 🐾🐾 he was the star 🌟 of this video....

[@chriswingertjr5538]

A true test for gold on the beach is a gold chain laid out long not in a pile,then see if it will pick it up it can be just underwater and not burried, if it does you have a great detector if not you still have a really good one. Good luck

[@Dave64track]

Great to see you out and about it's looking like a fantastic piece of kit very impressive on the sand and quiet as a bell. I think diggy need to help and learn how to dig your treasure up he was trying he has the right idea. Amazing I'm glad you didn't loose your ring well you had the right piece of kit to find it. Stay safe.

[@DiggerDawn]

Thanks 👍 yeah Diggy was enjoying himself

[@andycharnell]

Glad your getting along with the Apex and Diggy enjoyed himself so a win win! 🤗

[@DiggerDawn]

Diggy loved it apart from every now and then when he had to go one lead because of seagull bothering hahah

[@LeeKirkman88]

I've just bought a used Garret AT pro and a Garret ace 250 for my father to use. I know little about detecting but it live by the sea so going to give it a go.

[@DiggerDawn]

you may need to stay on dry sand, wet beach can cause a lot of noise unless you turn your sensitivity right down

[@LeeKirkman88]

@@DiggerDawn yeah i've been watching videos on them and settings people use. I may be trading my AT Pro soon for a Macro racer 2. I'm going to use it a little first see how i get on.

[@DiggerDawn]

The apex is outstanding on the beach

[@LeeKirkman88]

@@DiggerDawn Well my first day beach detecting i learned not to take my 4 year old lol she made it quite impossible as she had other ideas. Even had to chase after her lol. least i found a rusty bottle cap lol. Going to go out in the morning on my own.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

Nice video Dawn, looks like a winner on the beaches. ATB MMMD

[@DiggerDawn]

It is!

[@johnevans382]

Diggy such good company for you x

[@DiggerDawn]

He is i dont know how I would have got through all these lockdowns without him

[@lindaclark8146]

Thankyou great video

[@thesouthernsearcher]

Great to see Garrett have finally mastered the beach all the other Garret range ate pretty useless on the beach. Well done on the bullhead and double gold though strange how they were in bags...................hahahaha.

[@Paul-xe8li]

Enjoyed your video and your dogs lovely thanks

[@DiggerDawn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevidig5676]

Wow Dawn!!! Apex smashed that beach like no other of the Ace range i have seen

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah ive always had to turn sensitivity right down and even then its been noisy

[@DetectaBull]

Impressive results for the beach. My AT Pro so much chatter in the wet sand that I have to drop sensitivity & risk missing deep targets. Pity the Apex isn't fully waterproof. Well done funny lady.

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah when ive been on a beach with all my garretts ive had to drop my sensitivity right down, i was so impressed

[@OLDROCKER123]

Dawn, you never fail to amuse, very funny.

[@abdulhasnkhan]

Beautiful

[@WildFellows]

Fantastic 👌 looks like a great choice for beach 🙂 ive been looking for a good beach machine,cant believe how quiet it is on full sensitivity 😁 Thanks for sharing ☺️ ATB Steve 😁

[@metaldetectingbrooklyn9896]

That's what we wanted a Multi Freq. Garrett for the beach. Thanks Dawn. •Richard MDB•

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Good idea to take a few targets with you and see how the machine performs in different environments, very nice Dawn, a fun day on the beach.

[@DiggerDawn]

Glad you enjoyed it, yeah I knew id be struggling for finds and didnt have all day to search, so for a quick test i thought it better to take some gold :-)

[@marksummerland9056]

Wow impressed with the Garrett Apex so far, great review.

[@DiggerDawn]

Thanks Mark, i was blown away by its quietness and performance

Hello Digger Dawn, good video, good detector ! You can compare Equinox 800 and Garett Apex ?

[@maritimesearcher4374]

Pretty sure the deep target was a beer can. Every good signal that goes that deep is usually a beer can - and none of them are ever full lol. Great video keep them coming!!

[@DiggerDawn]

i think it might have been a sewer pipe

[@bobbyromeo8089]

Great fun! Diggy is a great side kick.

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah he is till he decides on doing something else

[@PengesanLogam]

Nice test at the beach..

[@DiggerDawn]

Thanks 👍

[@PengesanLogam]

@@DiggerDawn you re welcome dawn

[@zebedeevlogs32]

Great review D! Watch for those signals that don't give a number reading...

[@regbrenchley1322]

well done dawn, great demo, great video, really impressed with arnie. happy hunting and stay healthy x

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

Dawn😎. Looks like you got it figured out pretty good👍

[@DiggerDawn]

I tried..... its totally different to land detecting haha

[@user-ie7om6yf8o]

Thank you for testing on the beach very interesting . You can ask for a test on the field for a copper and silver coin , it is very interesting to see what depth it will see. How deep will you see when the ground is rebuilt?

[@patrossi7291]

I feel like rushing down to Brighton Beach here in Australia to see if I can find it here on this side of the world!! Greetings from Australia

[@marco3992]

I'm really exited when the Apex is available! I ordered one and I've waiting so long.... Maybe next time I've ordered a Minelab or something like that..

[@DiggerDawn]

the equinox took longer to reach the customer than the garrett is going to, it just feels like a long time :-)

[@paulrinehart4262]

I like your coil necklace

[@DerekNaylor]

Haha people in Florida are now thinking whats Blackpool like lol ....It did very well that Apex Dawn far as i could see it passed the test 👌👍😀...stay safe Dawn and catch ya soon 😀👍

[@DiggerDawn]

I dont think they would be very impressed if the came over for a holiday to do Blackpool beach... theyd be shouting oh no more aluuuuuminum haha

[@DerekNaylor]

@@DiggerDawn haha ...You think you will be doing anymore beaches ?

[@richardcannady4424]

Congratulations on your new detector. I love your videos. Hello from Texas Dawn

[@DiggerDawn]

Hi Richard!! Yeah its absolutely amazing on a beach, I might do more beach detecting now :-) Hello to you in Texas :-)

[@andrewthelwell5313]

Will have to look into getting the apex for the beach sound 👍

[@susanpye9821]

Dawn I had some good holidays in the 1950 with my mum@dad my dad was a coal miner we always went the last week in July to blackpool

[@DiggerDawn]

yeah Blackpool was always a big holiday place back in the day, sadly not the same anymore

[@Diana-sr5ub]

That shiny thing looks like a socket from wrench set

[@scottwood2247]

Where did you get the screen protector at?

[@crashheli]

RIP ATMAX

[@DiggerDawn]

No not yet, defo on the beach

[@georgehawkes1740]

Surly not only just got mine

[@Chuck88vert]

Zero discrimination said hers was very quiet also. now if i can just get mine.

[@DiggerDawn]

its a beach machine for sure, i was amazed

[@garrystone561]

Greetings from locked-down Melbourne, Aus. Dawn, try swings less wide and slower and I think you will detect more contacts. Looks like Doggy is having fun too. My ACE APEX is due to arrive tomorrow, so thank you for some first lessons! My first detector was a Dick Smith kit but the Garret will be my first real nice detector. All the best.

[@MrTreasureHunter]

Love it DD👏👏👏

[@seananico1]

Good morning dawn , as i type I’m sat in Scotland and I’ve brought my apex to do some beach detecting , on sand and pebble beaches do you still ground balance ? I’m running on zero and MS . Ps thanks for all the videos you put up. They are great.

[@Doesnotcare12]

That's not Blackpool beach thats the famous Aberdeen Codonas Rollercoaster.🤣😂 Another good video 💜 You don't need advice!

[@DiggerDawn]

I do on a beach i was hopeless haha

[@Doesnotcare12]

@@DiggerDawn not at all

[@dennishinkle5010]

Does salt water really make a large difference in detecting. I am new to this so if that's an odd question I apologize.

[@mowhoknow5098]

You missed a canon ball! ??? Glad to see u at the beach it’s my favorite place to hunt

[@DiggerDawn]

Did you see how rubbish I was and that i was digging square holes in the sand haha

[@billadams1018]

You found a puppy dog!

[@larryy6467]

DD what's the deepest find you had so far with the apex? Thanks for the videos

[@sixthsense6092]

Dawn ditch that music!?? 😂😂😂

[@PabloDiablooo]

Garret ace apex vs simplex nokta which are better?

[@johncassady2854]

I've been following you for a while I would love to go metal detecting with you I got a metal detector 40 miles per gallon on gas on car

[@mikewolstencroft9559]

Oi, Gerrorf moi beach......lol :-)

[@DiggerDawn]

😁

[@jim-do5pt]

LEGS! Thumbs up!

[@elcampellodetectoristintheUk]

I can't wait to get my hands on the Apex 😛👍🏻I love it, how light is it to the AT max 🤔

[@elcampellodetectoristintheUk]

Love the screen 👍🏻and all the extras 😉

[@DiggerDawn]

its unbelievably light only 2.5lbs, ive had a bad elbow for a couple of months and its got better over the past couple of weeks using the apex

[@Anita6687]

Hi I’m a newbie to this have just bought a garret 300i, does anyone or Dawn know if they are waterproof enough to use on a beach?. Plus is it ok to detect on your local beach [legal] as I’m getting different answers. Thanks to everyone and Dawn if i get a answer.

[@wandlbaker]

But MOM! I just wanted to explore and keep you safe (says Diggy). LOL

[@DiggerDawn]

my safety had nothing to do with it, he had seagull murder on his mind

[@wandlbaker]

@@DiggerDawn LMAO

[@markhannam7144]

You could take the jelly fish home and put them in your fish tank