Merrill Kazanjian, the new ambassador for XP Metal Detectors, introduces himself to the community.

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

SO PROUD to be a part of the XP Team! I have watched Gary and the XP channel for so many years. This means a lot to me!

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Fantastic news Merrill - You deserve this mate, and you'll be an excellent addition to the team!!... 🙏 Bobby 🐭

[@KernowekTim]

You've earned it the right ways. Onward.

[@skulldiver]

Nice to find you on the official Xp channel. Now with Gary for land research and you for beach research the picture is almost complete. After 18 years of practicing underwater research, I still do not have a reference of your caliber in my field. I am afraid I will have to become one for the greater good🤣

[@digginggopher]

Did you always use the pinpoint feature before?? I have my own way of pinpointing thats more convoluted then anyone else I seen, but it works for me most of the time, I basically do what you did in the video, but sometimes I'm still off so I stare at that point in the grass (dont look at the detector, keep your gaze on the grass) and turn 90° and do it again, sometimes I was off the first time and now my gaze is at a new spot, if the spot changed I turn another 90 and do it again, untill the spot dosnt change, then dig there

[@BirdDogg]

Congrats Merrill, much deserved and a responsibility well placed by XP.

[@jasondoesthings]

Congratulations Merrill! So excited to have you on the livestream tonight! 🎉

[@ilpatriotplugs8682]

XP is lucky to have you! Congrats to Merrill and XP.

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thanks

[@bluecreekdetectors]

Very happy for you buddy! Xp is only worthy of the best! You and Gary are both excellent teachers! Thank you guys for all that you do to help others! - Blue Creek Detectors

[@DIG_5050]

Yay! Merrill, congrats. I’m ready for the fun! 😎

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Congratulations 🥳 look forward to learning more about the fabulous xp deus 2

[@UkuleleBobbyKemp]

Brilliant work XP, Love Merrill and he's an excellent 'Appointment' here... 🙏🏻 Not only is he superbly knowledgable with almost *ALL* detectors, but he's also got a great/funny personality too!... Well done to all concerned and look forward to M's official XP input!... All best, Bobby 🙏🐭

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thanks a lot

[@erciliaeugene1199]

Way to go Merrill! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We’re so proud of you

[@KernowekTim]

Good on you Merrill. You're real good. XP only hire top ambassadors. Keep yer "head on and yer feet firmly planted". Your family and friends are, no doubt, very proud of you. I'm delighted, for you.

[@darrelwilson5564]

You and Gary make a massive contribution to the hobby I’m so very pleased for you 👌👍👍

[@mrkopecky]

Congratulations Merrill!!!!

[@NewLevelAuto]

They could not have chose a better person as an ambassador! Very happy for all involved !

[@anomoly40]

Glad you guys picked up Merrill. His videos got me interested in metal detecting and I trust his word. Looking to upgrade to be in the XP family when my son and I outgrow our current detector.

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

Congratulations!!! You've earned it brother! Love the channel!

[@kortzcom]

Good for you Merril! You've earned it!

[@billybarker-mp3mt]

Well deserved Merrill your going to do great. Couldn't happened to better person.

[@BirdDogg]

The best of the best. Congrats to XP for a great acquisition.

[@futurebleeps]

Super Merrill👏🏻 best of luck with your xp adventures 🤞🏻🍻

[@treasurearth]

Great Work !!! Love your stuff and XP looks good on you !!

[@NE-land-sea]

Very happy to see you over here , love your channel metal detecting nyc

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@paulbancroft3817]

Hi Merrill, It's great to see you on board with the XP team. Looking forward to seeing your contributions along the way. I've learned alot from Gary, great guy and friend. I too take the window seats for the same reason as you. All the best... Paul 👏

[@detectingpa8968]

They picked the right guy for the job! Teach us Merril!

[@DiggingBuddy]

Welcome Merrill! Excited for what you bring to the table!

[@everett8610]

As a fellow detectorist been watching you for awhile. I’m getting a xp ws6 with the water proof bag can’t wait!

[@Sleddman]

Congratulations again . Not my machine at this time but willing to learn new things. 🎉

[@jerrydineen2827]

I'm happy for you Merrill. I think XP made a wise decision!

[@lauriethompson8085]

I’ve had my XP Deus for a few months now, I’ve watched Gary learning videos. I can’t wait to pick up more knowledge on how to know when to increase or decrease setting to tune my detector into the soil conditions. No pressure 😊.

[@thomasjackson9857]

Great video and thanks to Merrill for being on the team! Can’t wait for more in the future!

[@TheDetectingDuo]

Gary's videos have and are always great. And you are an excellent addition to the XP team! I only hope as we are able to bring as much information and entertainment to our channel as we cover and discover the Deus II. Took it out 1st time today. It's going to take us time to master it. But we will! Hope to see more great things from XP. Scott & Terri - The Detecting Duo.

[@emanuelserban150]

Congratulations Mr.!

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

Thank you!

[@davidkelly8274]

This is great for you. Great for XP. I have enjoyed your channel and always looked forward to watching your videos. We share the same passion for finding treasure. It’s a hobby for me. I took your advice. But now you are a salesman. A KZbin influencer. I want to detect with a friend not with someone trying to sell me something. I understand why you did it. Congrats on your success. But we can’t hunt together anymore.

[@travismitchell9637]

This is a perfect pairing for XP! Congrats Merrill. I've followed Merrill for years and he really knows his stuff. I stupidly sold my ORX and that's about to change because I have tried about every machine under the sun and nothing is a fun and simple as what Deus puts out. Really look forward to seeing more of his videos.

[@tobybobo6539]

I’m am looking so forward to what is to come, 🔥🔥🔥!

[@MontereyMagnetMan]

Box-less pinpointing! Brilliant! See, I’m learning already! 😂🤙

[@DogtownTradingCo]

Way to go Merrill. Great to see you get recognition for your hard work. Must have been the work of the Cat Gods.......

[@debigrove1801]

Merrill, I just came across your video and let me tell you, I am so glad I did! You are a fantastic, knowledgeable man! I'm sure you students are super stars! Keep up the great work. I am currently a rookie and trying out my first Xterra pro, not much treasure but alot of swinging the coil. Learning the settings and tones yet. Anyhow, best of luck.

[@johnmadill8344]

Congrats Merrill. Have enjoyed your videos since starting this great hobby three years ago. I have cycled through most of the name detectors. A Vanquish, Equinox, Simplex+ and Legend in that order. Currently I have an XP ORX and the original DEUS. Just found my first gold this week here in Florida. A bridge containing three gold teeth! Pawn shop said it was 9K, only worth $20 but gold is gold! Anxious to watch and learn from the newest ambassador.

[@peteworl1venum351]

good for you Merrill,I have followed you for awhile now.I hope to see many more deus videos. I use a deus 1 in upstate new york I generally use the hot program or the deep program.Good luck and good hunting.

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

Congratulations, well deserved 👍

[@MD-NWWI]

Welcome Merrill! I'm looking forward to learning with you! I've been using my XP Deus II for 2 years. And of course, I'm always learning.

[@DIRTDIGGERDAN]

Well done dude best of luck on your new adventure 👍

[@MetalLiquidator]

Congratulations from south korean fan:-)🙆‍♂️👍🙋‍♂️

[@dusty1498]

Congratulations Merrill you will be a Great Ambassador for XP!

[@mwdjr3158]

Fantastic addition to to a great company!

[@charlieschemmel122]

Congratulations merrill

[@richardstutler3058]

I'm glad to see that Gary has been working with you, just keep learning and passing it on! A bright new world has opened up for you! And you can only get better! Just remember grasshopper:)

[@carolynevalaitis7495]

Great job Merrill.

[@ohiofredl]

Congratulations Mr.Ambassabor 🎉Be waiting for classes to start. XP Deus is a great machine.I am operating the Ws6master and is a great way to enter into the Deus 2 lot of features for price.Be waiting to your coronation 🎉. Again big Congratulations 🎉

[@MikeMcInroe]

Congratulations Merrill! I have been contemplating buying the Deus 2 and I have watched some of your videos and agree with you that you do have a good way of explaining things and making it interesting and funny at the same time! Look forward to hearing more of your advice and keep it humble my friend! Always lots to learn, hey? Mike in sunny Florida

[@TheJrodmanley]

So happy to open up KZbin to this!!!

[@kylelambert1672]

Congratulations Merrill. Now that you are with a science team, you could do a visual demonstration of how the em field from the coil interacts with the targets and the ground? I vaguely remember a demonstration years ago showing magnetic poles using iron dust or something. Also, maybe you could fill an aquarium with dirt, and show how objects sink over time, next to the glass

[@ericlevine420]

Merrell Congratulations again That worked out well. XP man now. Sweet ginger brown 😊 Definitely moved up some levels. Looking forward to new adventures and info on xp's Latest and greatest

[@gregbrown357]

Awesome recognition and achievement.

[@berkscountymetaldetecting4347]

Way to go man can't wait to see future finds and videos

[@ELectsToDetect]

They couldn’t have picked a better person. Thank you

[@Rogueaviation]

Glad to see you're on the XP team.

[@danno5805]

Congratulations on you moving on up to the XP side lol Seriously though it shows hard work and dedication pays off. Good job Merrill 👍🏿

[@Donorcyclist]

Congrats on joining the XP team! I never pinpoint using the remote. I either use the cross method, or the method that you show. On my 9-in coil, pinpointing has always put the target in the upper left quadrant, and I just don't want to risk damaging my find. Using my methods, I never damage the target. Well, almost never... 😂

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

Congratulations Merrill!

[@midnightcoil]

He makes good videos, xp has very little to no video presence. With the best detectors. it was a no brainer. Hopefully he gets them sorted out. I am going to miss his KZbin channel. It's so much more natural without pushing a product line. Thanks for the last 4 years of exceptional videos. When detecting becomes a job it loses it's magic and audience.

[@jamesdalton8302]

XP has little or no video presence!.? There is a lot mostly presented by their UK ambassador Gary Blackwell.

[@WilliamKanavan]

Hi Merrill congratulations on being XP ambassador Question which part transmits signal to the coil and which receives return signal from coil Thanks and cheers Billk Aus

[@JoeInMemphis]

Awesome! Congratulations!!

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Great pinpointing tip! Thanks Merril.

[@benbogg5430]

Happy for you and XP! XP needed a U.S. ambassador to represent detectorists here in the states. I know it will be a hard task, but I think Merrill is the right person for the jobl. We (meaning the U.S.) need someone to communicate our wants, needs, expectations and suggestions for product improvement back to XP. Along with what options might be critical to keeping and increasing sales of XP products in the U.S. going strong; Merrill can be that person. To get started, I've been asking for a small coil for the XPD 2 since its initial release. A 5 x7, 5 x 9 1/2 or perhaps a 6" round coil. Perhaps they can even use the same coil mold which was used for the Deus (233-DELLHF) small coil? Less tooling costs, faster production and release that way. In either case, people want a small coil to search trashy city parks here in the states. If they need someone to be a beta tester of such a coil here in the states, I'd be happy (honored) to help. Again, congratulations Merrill! 2024 is going to be amazing!

[@Mic-Bianc]

Congratulations, you are the number one 👍👍👍👍

[@danielecavazzoni1317]

I'm so excited, bring it on!!

[@tonydean1262]

Found following subscribed Don't have an xp but before I owned a detector you taught me about loads I now own a detector but upgrading will be my next venture

[@Libertepassion]

Bonjour vos vidéos seront tél traduites en français ?ou c'est uniquement pour les anglais ?

[@jayson8260]

Congratulations man! Does this mean iratemetaldetectors is done? Will you not be able to use other detectors anymore?

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Looking forward to the XP vids. Hopefully you will focus on this unit. I am still going after a NEXUS. Around late March or April, I will be able to order one. I do miss the infinite calibrating you can get out of those type.

[@richardstutler3058]

Hi, have you by chance found out about a 9x4 1/2-5 coil as to when it will be released for the XP DEUS 2? THANKS

[@WaleshiddenhistoryMD]

Love your channel well done... 👍👍👍

[@FoxandtheGroundDetecting]

Excellent news! Nice shirt Merrill

[@IDetectEstDig]

Congratulations!!! Great !!!!

[@nycrim]

Fantastic news Merrill!

[@DetectDigSmile]

There is the table I thought was amazing. Sorry I started my career in forestry and ended up in IT, Lesson 1 done. Thanks for the tip.

[@BC-dig]

great for you and stay away from benghazi. looking forward to your next videos. request more relic hunting from you. take care

[@UndergroundMetalDetecting]

Congrats Merrill! Go go go! 🍣💰💍⛏️👨‍🦯🇺🇲

[@jamescinadr243]

This is great! I gotta get a xp now.

[@monkcheetah8203]

I’m on the fence on upgrading to XP Deus , WS6 master or the Deus II ? the complexity of machines is holding me on the ledge. I’m gen X old dude low tech living in high-tech world. 🌎

[@e.whawkins7211]

I was thinking on Comparing 1.0 vs 2.0?

[@marcus78937]

Merril I love your drawing chanel. Im an artist with a D2 Too ! :)

[@andreiboboc2846]

You and Gary are two wonderful people. I watched all Gary videos, most of them many times, I plan to meet him in person one day. I intend to do the same with your videos because when I see how many finds you have, I know you are a professional. All the best for both of you and XP!

[@xpmetaldetector]

Thanks for your kind comment

[@AuRon79]

WTG! Congrats

[@williamstaehely1123]

you are so right bout the window seat

[@timh132]

Xp deus 11all the way young man. I had deus over 7 years now nice and light for us old people

[@coin_meisternorthwales8464]

Welcome aboard… ATB… CMNW 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jeanp.1303]

Tip: Swing fast and back off until you don’t hear the signal. Stop .. Turn 45 degrees and repeat step 1. Now when you dig the plug the target should be in the center of the plug.

[@detektorweb]

It only takes a little practice and turning 45 degrees is not necessary ;)

[@jeanp.1303]

@@detektorweb For sure, not necessary. However, when you’ve turned a $500 dollar coin into a $50 dollar coin because you chunked it with your shovel, taking the time to turn 45 becomes not necessary but worth the extra steps… IMO.

[@TheRelicPosse]

Super Jealous!!! Congrats on being part of the new XP Team!!! (how do we join? lol)

[@AutisticArtisticNolan]

Do u still do drawing video tutorials? Just curious. If so I have a request. Nice vid by the way.

[@toddfroelich1190]

I have a question that's been nagging me for numerous years now . All metal detectors use conductivity as a means for finding different metals . The higher the conductivity the higher the signal or tone , so of course, iron and similar metals are lower , then aluminum , then copper , then silver , then gold is supposed to be one of the highest conductors , higher than all the metals I've listed. So why is gold one of lowest tones or signals? I don't understand, my thinking is it should be highest of all metals not down with trashy signals??? Good luck with team XP, and once again, congratulations

[@davidkelly8274]

Gold is mixed with other metals. That’s why it can be low, medium or high.

[@toddfroelich1190]

@davidkelly8274 thanks , perfect sense, I didn't realize the difference metals they mixed with gold . I just figured they mixed silver or copper, but they use nickel and other lower conducting materials

[@clementfreygnac2535]

Pure Gold is not the best conductive metal ! it's silver. Gold comes under silver and copper.

[@davidkelly8274]

Also Todd. The weight , shape and size affects the VDI.

[@davidkelly8274]

A quarter is a quarter. But a piece of gold is not like any other piece of gold. Don’t get locked in on gold range.

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

Awesomeness

[@sanetvanart]

Have fun!

[@CommonGuy]

I pinpointed like that since I got my Ace 250. I almost bought the Deus II but thought the learning curve would be to steep.

[@YorkshireBoysDetecting1966]

Brilliant the 2 masters togeather

[@cabochris100]

Now that you're an XP Master, please answer this.... Does one GB the Deus on a wet salt beach? How about when in shallow saltwater? I see many vids of these new multi-frequency machines being ground balanced on wet sand. Why? I thought MF solved the salt equation? As an example, I've never had the need to GB using BBS/FBS machines at the beach, wet or dry. My Excalibur is a gold magnet in/at Caribbean beaches. My 3030 found its share too. So what's different? Ive not been on a treasure vacay since COVID. Will my Deus II and Legend require GB? Or will they be turn on and go Excal quiet in the surf? Is it that the newer machines are more sensitive and thus more erratic in the salt? In such case, that's not always a good thing. I tried 3 Equinox when they came out. Before I gave up on them because of leaking, they often displayed the overload ground signal. I also found less gold using them because much vacay time was wasted scooping tiny pieces of junk! I like the Deus, but does one GB it in shallow saltwater? My guess is no. Please explain the differences between BBS/FBS multi and the latest MF detectors? Something is way different, and so far no one can explain this to my satisfaction. Thanks for all responses.

[@xpmetaldetector]

Hello, you need to ground balance the Déus II on the beach the same way you do inland ! Because your ground may vary and to be able to have an accurate ground cancellation, you must pump to allow your detector to identify the ground signature. To be able to reject the ground accurately, you have 2 settings : the Grab tool and the SALT SENS. the Grab tool allows you to grab the exact value of your conductive ground, as it can fluctuate depending on the percentage of salt in the water under your coil. (If you want to do a test at home, take a large bowl filled with water and start putting salt in it. The more salt you put, the lower the value you will get when ground grabbing with your Déus II.) So even if the Déus II substracts the conductive ground perfectly thanks to the FMF multi-frequency technology, with this value, it can do it with more precision and center its substractive window on this value. The SALT SENS parameter complement this subtraction process to allow you to control the size of this window: if you encouter instabilities because the window is too narrow, simply widen it by lowering the SALT SENS parameter and you will obtain a detector more stable without compromising sensitility over the rest of the target ID range.

[@cabochris100]

@xpmetaldetector thanks for your reply. OK, so one GBs at the wet salt beach, thanks. But what about when coil is fully submerged in saltwater, like when diving... does one GB when submerged in saltwater? Using the older brand 17 MF machines, there is no ground balancing on the beach, wet or dry, or in saltwater? I believe the multi fequencies compensate for ground and salt. What is different with your MF technology? Is GB required because it's far more sensitive? I really like your Deus2, and I travel to the Caribbean to hunt shallow saltwater for gold, silver, and platinum jewelry. Over the years, I've tried most machines, but not the Deus yet. I ask these questions so I better understand what to expect using your machine in surf conditions. So here is another concern... hunting a saltwater beach in the water, and walking a pattern from ankle to neck deep, and sometimes in surf conditions, which plug is used, red or black? I spend hours detecting in shallow water, where the machine control box will be randomly in and out of the water. The black plug is only good to 1 meter. That's about 3 feet. The red plug should not be used out of the water. Since I'm not diving, I would select the black plug. But will the black plug seal at times very close to 1 meter depth? 5 of my past 3 meter depth machines leaked in such conditions, and I do not want to flood my Deus. I also do not want to restrict my hunt pattern. Thanks.

[@xpmetaldetector]

Even underwater, ground balancing will assure you to have the best possible accuraty over small and difficult targets. You will also need to adjust your SALT SENS to find the right balance between performance and stability. FREQ MAX, AUDIO RESP and SENSITIVITY are also some relevant settings to adjust. Please read the Déus II manual to have more informations on these parameters. Regarding the right plug to use while wading. If you are unsure about staying less than 1 meter deep, please use the red one as the remote can handle it even outside of water if it goes underwater regularly without staying in direct sunlight for hours. Just remember to rinse your remote as quickly as possible after your session is over and rescrew the gray plug right after.

[@cabochris100]

@@xpmetaldetector Thanks for your help. I always wondered if saltwater threw off ground balancing. I will GB my Deus always. I will also use the red plug for shallow water hunting. Thanks again.

[@WilliamKennedy-yp2lp]

Love xp detectors with the orx expensive coils coils cost more then the detector

[@angelamillard6418]

❤❤❤

[@stevenvaith99]

Merrill what do you consider the best XP on the market

[@Ocotlancoins71]

Ok Im ready my friend 😅