Minelab Gold Monster 1000, Got One? Better Watch

This video is for the many Subscribers and others that have sent in questions about the Minelab Gold Monster 1000. I will cover coils, pinpointing, ground balancing, as well as sensitivity settings and more. So if you own one or plan to by one (hopefully from me) this video will show you how I use mine and what I have learned about this great microprocessor equipped VLF metal detector.
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[@wandlbaker]

You have highlighted a key to ANY detecting - KNOW YOUR MACHINE. Yes, there are machines that are better at doing specific things so if you are hunting X you need the machine that will find X. If you are hunting Y then you need the machine that is better at hunting Y. BUT, there are machines that will hunt X and Y but they compromise to do that. Thanks Bill.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Yes, sir, the key is to know your detector...

[@jamesgazdzik1793]

Used a small cool, bushes,? Ran into Rattlers. Lots of fun , just let them move away. Too much trouble to chase them away.

[@rickmessina5396]

Thanks Bill, it works just like you showed me.......

Between you,, Chris,Jeff and Slim, a heartfelt THANK YOU! After far too much stress over the scamdemic, weather, riots, civil war, I mounted up, rode through three days of rain, a bit if hell, Dehydration, I'm in Arizona with my Monster. Its not about finding Gold for mr. Its about living the life I dreamed. In a tent and prospecting. Today is my first day. Owe it to you three Genlemen. You too Slim! Thanks guys! Jerky and beans for breakfast, and glad to have it. I'm near Tombstone. Been coming to Cochise Co for decades.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Dean thanks Dean

[@janwallace6885]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I've had this machine for over three years and not known how-to use it properly until watching this. Cheers 😊

[@spike--]

To me. Finding that nugget would have instantly made the finder worth the cost to buy it. Great tutorial. That was awesome 👍🏻

[@GSProspecting]

Always having fun getting out enjoy life fam. Gold squad out!!!

[@anarugormann4337]

Cheers Bill...thourght I had suction pumped my hole clean, then Allen me ol mate ran over me hole with his monster. I ended up with over twice the ammount of gold out of my hole. My monster turned up by courier this morning. I appreciate the tutorial. Regards from New Zealand.

[@Cat-Branchman]

Great video. It was key to deciding to buy one. Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@beefovail]

Thanks so much for the tutorial on the Gold Monster. Absolutely the best presentation on the subject. Thank you for your efforts!!

[@marcr6749]

You showed me stuff about my machine that i didn't know. Thank you. That was the best set of instructions i have found. It will be easier for me now.

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

jeff williams showed it's more sensitive than the goldbug 2 it picks up smaller gold this is why I'm saving for one

[@stu3775]

go big

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

STU377 got a gold monster like 4 months ago. go watch my vids they just have.the date on them. was out in the dale.sweeping with my gold monster

[@cacogenicist]

Saw that one as well. At least in that environment, was quite clear it was more sensitive. Idiot-proof machine that's great for noobs, super sensitive, well-liked by the very experienced -- and a very nice price.

[@christopherdivver4612]

Thanks for this video, Bill. I just purchased the Gold Monster 1k. These videos are very helpful to understanding the machine and how to ID targets with it.

[@Chris-hm4sn]

How are you liking it?

[@عبددقوري]

Hello my dear.. something wonderful and beautiful from you. I ask God for all the success for you. As for me, I am watching your video clips. I work in the field of silver, gold, and precious stones. Good luck.

[@TheFrog767]

Nicely presented 👏👏👏 it seems a great machine to get going on instead of spending $ 3000 dollars up wards.

[@robcampos6437]

Thanks for the tutorial! I plan to purchase one for myself and can use the knowledge of people like you to help me get the most out of this investment.😊

[@robmart8255]

Very good teaching video. Good job showing how it doesn't balance out a gold nugget.

[@davidleessr.9052]

Can't wait to try my monster thank you bill...

[@jeffcarver4665]

I just bought one of these machines. Thanks to you, I will know how to use it right off the bat. Thanks for the information. Very useful.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

You are very welcome

[@mikethomas9544]

Your a bloody legend Bill and a wealth of knowledge. As a remote area fitter I actually bought my Monster for finding small bits and bolts that I'd dropped into the sand where I was working. I didn't take the price seriously as such a great little gold detector but after your informative video i was very surprised. Have subbed and thanks again.

[@Doc314]

G'day from Australia mate. Thanks for spending the time to explain some of the idiosyncrasies of the Monster. I've been umming and arring whether to get a second detector to compliment my GPX 5000 and after watching your video, I've decided to get the GM. Our ground is heavily mineralised over here, so I know i'll be pulling my hair out with frustration for the 1st few months using the GM until I get proficient with it. But that's what this game is all about, practice and perseverance. Have a great one brother

[@dfmoulton]

How have you found it in Australia. Was it a hard as you thought to get used to too. I'm looking a getting the GM..

[@Doc314]

@@dfmoulton G'day there, No not hard, probably the easiest detector to master. Just noisey in mineral ground.

[@WestShoreMan]

Thanks for the info and experience! I just purchased the 1000 and looking forward taking it out!

[@Mav8887.]

Your videos are great and have helped me a lot with my GM1000! (ARIZONA)

[@goldog2816]

Great stuff ,, one of my favorite if not my favorite Gold Prospecting channels ,,

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Wow, thanks!

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks Bill for sharing your knowledge of the GM 1000. Really like all the tips. Great video my friend. 😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

[@عبددقوري]

Hello there.. great of you as you dig for gold. I wish you good luck. I follow your videos. Thank you very much. Best of luck.❤❤❤❤

[@DrewsAdventuresGo]

I've had my GM1000 for a couple of years nearly and it's a brilliant machine but have sporadic finds. Your tips help me and others a lot. Thank you from Downunder 🇦🇺😀

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad to help Drew

[@michaelcaragio8521]

Thank you I learned a lot from this video. I should be getting my gold monster 1000 in the next few days.😊

[@josephzerbe2945]

I found your channel from another guys channel from a video on the 2019 Gold show in Phoenix. This videos so far is the best video I’ve seen explaining the settings on Monster 1000. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you very much Joseph! Welcome aboard.

[@dannyfubar3099]

Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

[@thooke222]

Very good tutorial! Minelab should link to this video

[@edreeves7697]

I really appreciate your wisdom and knowledge Bill. You should have more subscribers than you do.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

thank you Ed

[@DayTrader__]

Damn good review. I’m about to buy one of these tomorrow. Thank you for the video. I live in Alabama and only smaller nuggets and this detector seems to do the trick

[@miker415]

Thank you for posting this information. I just picked up a ML Gold Monster and was having some trouble just figuring it out. Your information was extremely helpful in understand the ground balancing alone. Understanding and knowing the target area on the coil and pinpointing where the strongest pick up is located is huge. Subscribed and hit the notify... thank you.

[@James-lj7rm]

Wah hu pop, Arizona Indian for "here it is"!!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

lol James

[@mattbrown7483]

Thanks for a great tutorial, as some one who knows nothing about detecting/detectors, but is interested in learning, I've learned a lot today. Thanks again

[@weshawkins7165]

The micro processor is balancing a lot of different ground conditions at once when moving it around like your suppose to where the older VLFs balance in the specific spot the coil is moving up and down on and is good reason why they seem to be out of balance in a few steps. That makes this detector much more powerful. Good video Bill.

[@paleogeology9554]

The goldmonster is the best gold detector ive used. Its great for those who are new and those who have detected for yrs. These machines can find even micro tiny pieces of gold.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

I agree 100%

[@ChrisRalph]

Well done. Lots of good, useful info.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you Chris

[@LivingGoodAlaska]

Thanks for the info, I just ordered a GM 1000.

[@michealklonowski5267]

you found the golden bb.lol thank you for sharing and thank you for the educational support.

[@ganafur]

YOUR THE BEST BILL !!!!!!! THANKS FOR KNOWLEDGE

[@glennplatvoet7111]

That was informative and you got gold thanks for the lesson

[@cisummar]

Bill excellent info, very well demonstrated. I bought my GM 1000 last year but didn't know about this. Great info thx, Serg

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad to help

[@cisummar]

@@NUGGETSHOOTER Thanks again Bill, I think my problem is I didn't know about ground balancing, and the simple controls, something the Minelab how to vid on the GM 1000 didn't talk about. I can't wait to try it out next outing , you're very knowledgeable on this matter and others. Serg

[@sobelrf]

Thanks sooo much for this video. I just bought this minelab and I’m jazzed to try it out. I’ve been using a old garret for years and finally bit the bullet and bought a minelab.

[@thomasbrown1917]

Thank You for the valuble Info !

[@davidvilla3243]

Good,good words to remember,thank you for your explanations in this video.So much to learn so we need these videos so we can catch that illusive rock we call gold.Lesson well taught Bill,We Thank You David out.

[@earlevertsen2823]

Thanks Bill !! I spent the weekend with Jeff Williams and what you have been talking about helped me out fast method and understanding the way the monster works. It truly is worth the $$ and I was finding gold in less than an hour, I never even took my Gold bug 2 out of the truck! Again thanks keep up the great post!!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you Earl and Jeff is a great feller to learn from.

[@goldpanr]

Fantastic explanation of this machine, Bill! Minelab should bundle your video with the kit for all the monster's they sell - ITS THAT GREAT! Keep yer coil dusted off my friend!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

thank you!

[@Tropicsca]

Just bought one today, super excited to take it out with my son.

[@jerrettfeatherston7530]

So glad you found some gold.

[@chrisw3088]

Thanks for the help using the MGM 1k. Great video!

[@CCaddy]

Thanks for sharing! Great info!

[@keithjohnson282]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. Just got my gold monster 1000 this week. Can't wait to head over to the creek by my house.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad it helped

[@dankaufman5594]

Hi Bill. So sorry to hear you had a rental house fire and the people lost a loved pet. Devastating! I enjoyed the refresher on the Monster. Man I love my Gold monster and most everything I learned was watching your videos. I use the 5x10 coil and amazed how small the targets can be. I work a little bit of white silicone dap to seal the coil cover and 1-1/4" electrical heat shrink instead of tape, works great. I have to go really slow at times in hot ground. Cool you found gold doing an educational video. Thanks, another fun learning video.

[@outdoorwally8430]

Lovin' your videos. I try to guess the target by the sound when watching- Wopoopop- gold Wapoopape- lead Wepoopeep- iron, aluminum

[@markrigby5130]

Thanks for sharing all your hard earned “nuggets” of knowledge and wisdom.....much appreciated!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

You are very welcome Mark

[@ann-mareeputt3156]

Thanks Bill, you have the most knowledge & happy to share. Your a wonderful man, nothing wrong with the way you hunt. Proof is in the pudding....GOLD.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you kindly my friend

[@WestCoastGoldProspecting]

Awesome, thank you.

[@RobertHardege]

Thanks Bill, Looking for insight of the 1000 and you have helped me there, thanks. Looking for a machine for a noobie is like looking for gold with a tooth pick, if you catch my drift. Have a good year!

[@singingforchrist]

Thank you Bill! I had to watch this again, so helpful.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carlminor4556]

Awsome video,very informative moving to Arizona in our motorhome want to spend the rest of our days in the sun looking for gold/ gems etc. 😊

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Good luck!

[@meanboycoins6250]

This video, this is why i watch you. Great video sir!

[@GoldenAge79]

Good tips..👍👍👍

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad you think so!

[@markg454]

Great content. Thank you my Man.

[@saxonsk9]

Thank you for explaining how to use the gold monster. Your videos have helped me tremendously to understand what to do and not to do with my monster.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

You are so welcome! Glad to help

[@brianbeckstead9212]

Thank you for the video

[@carlmoseman671]

Excellent lesson!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad you liked it!

[@MingokTV]

Wow! I love this metal detector perfect for my channel. Hope I can try this one.

[@Roberto.Giuseppe]

Thank you ,best gold monster tutorial

[@purplenewbiejuiceoutdoorad6751]

A Shiny reward for the TEACHER! Nice find... Thank you Bill, love your experience.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Well hello Todd good to see ya

[@jackrodus]

Great advice as always. I found my first GM nugget a few weeks ago. It was less than 1/10 g. Waboo pop!

[@bradwelch7425]

G'day Bill, 2 years a bit late, but I have just aquired a Minelab Gold Monster and I am learning a lot from your video's Thanks for sharing Brad

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad to help Brad

[@Blackscoutwinter]

Im a Minelab fan/user. I just had to get one of these even though there's just gold Dust here in Wisconsin. But it will definitely find the tiniest heavies in the creeks for some sluicing/panning when the creek runs again.

[@ordesertvet]

Thank you for the very valuable training and information. I’m in southeast Oregon very near the coast and I deal with a ton of hot rocks but I’m learning. Thanks again.

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

Best explanation I’ve heard on ground balancing! I’ve always wondered exactly what was meant by that phase!

[@Mrpocketprospecting]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the machine great channel!

[@ibppjr]

Good video Mr. Shooter. Just got a Gold Monster 1000 and your tips and info are extremely helpful! I've got about 6 months until things thaw out again here in the Great White North and then I'll be hunting for real.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

This video is a must for anyone getting a monster☺

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thanks Andy

[@standdown4929]

I appreciate this video so much, I learned of the monster from one of your other videos. I was getting ready to buy the Mine lab 8000 or Garett... I am an Arizona native and am tired of sluicing and panning... I have the Gold magic and now would like to try my hand at the detectors also.... Thanks for helping me pick and showing me how to use it, simply... I am just simplifying things now that I am older.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Very welcome!

[@user-xe1ol7xh4i]

Your the only bloke that actually knows what his talking about with this machine.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you!

[@weshawkins7165]

Glad to hear you have a modded GPX. I had Woody modify three detectors for me. Currently I’m using a modded 5000. His mods works.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Yes they do Wes

[@richardoverton57]

Hi Nice Vid, an Review the Minelabs Gold monster n 5inch coil! Nothing changed much for Tech, 2022 as now! good bit processor power! Coil designs same! Rick here , from Oz, ex Pulsemate Coils RnD tech. alla 10+ yrs ago. Luv U Vid. Thumbs Up!

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Cool, thanks

[@robertox.jardim4405]

Great! I watch in Brazil

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you

[@lv2mine]

Great visual example of the unknown These make me have more confidence in my machine now that I have seen this

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you very much and just the reason I do these videos

[@runingblackbear]

Ya I use a plastic scoop too and a plastic trowel from Walmart and it's pointed on the end

[@victorrodriguez5590]

Great video please let me know when you are to do a group trip to look for gold and include me in

[@ryanbinder5277]

Thanks for the video ..you explained alote

[@MannyScoot]

I do the same with the 4500.....turn the threshold to zero and wear headphones...... It's true you have to experiment and know your machine..... I read on several metal detecting forums that the GPX 4500 and the 5000 have over 30,000 combinations for different grounds and materials..... Thanks for your videos Bill.....

[@miningmonkey760]

Bill, I'm so glad you covered those points as they were points nobody has ever addressed but were points in the back of our minds. Awesome you proved the auto1 and 2 couldn't auto tune out the gold.

[@rollandsaxton]

True. The other videos I've watched they claim on auto you'll miss alot potential gold.

[@urcAnos]

LOVE ur lessons of GM 1000, got one around 2 years and got very good results, its incredible how find very very small pieces of gold, with ur videos ive learned a little bit for use GM and a lot of practice. Waiting for ur Next video ;) ty Bill

[@yessir6399]

Bill very informative video every time you explain more about the gold monster 1000 I learn on tidbit more that helps me, probably more importantly I am corrected on what I'm doing wrong. Thank you Bill and Tammy you're a great service to us.

[@goldennuggs5608]

You are not mucking around there Bill, awesome information, great video there thanks mate 👍

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

You are very welcome

[@steveherrera3233]

Thank you

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

You're welcome

[@whimsymaker]

I'm a pinpointer guy....especially when showing new detector users.....but if I was in your environment, I would be doing the scoop exactly as you do. Totally depends on what you are having to do. Another great video on your holster bud!

[@williamgipson6558]

Very informative on the Minelab Gold Monster 1000, thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

Wow, fantastic video. It will make using mine so much easier. Thanks so much.

[@groundhoggolddetecting6890]

That was very helpful, thanks.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad to hear it!

[@guywilson2394]

Thanks for replying to my question I guess I'll have to buy a gold monster

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Have them in stock

[@lancerudy9934]

Very nice video. Thanks

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Glad you liked it Lance

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Very interesting information and tips. That last clip where you pulled the little nugget that was basically under a hot rock, reminds me of my 800 when detecting a trashy area lol. Crazy what that machine will find amongst the trash. Thanks for sharing, good luck, happy hunting and take care.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Thank you for watching Shawn

[@diggingeverydaydean8080]

Just bought one...can't wait to get out. Great Information Bill.... Shannon Poe pointed me in the right direction.

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Good hunting Dean