World’s Most Sensitive Metal Detector - good for tiny gold, hard rock gold and very small jewelry

[@ozziedetectorist]

Great video Chris, I have been detecting for 40 years and have used many in my time. I totally agree with everything you have said and your choices for the most sensitive metal detector. The Gold Monster has many advantages over the Gold Bug which I am sure that is why it is your preferred machine for small gold.

[@ChrisRalph]

I do like the GM 1000. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

I did run a gold bug 2 for many years. But shifted to the Marko gold Kruzer ... it handles hot ground much better.....and will detect gold even smaller than you pictured.....nice vid !

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you are happy with your Kruzer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@saxonsk9]

I have a gold monster and the gold Kruzerand have tested them against each other many times. Both of them pick up extremely small gold very well but the monster just does it better. In many tests against each other the Kruzer would sometimes miss the target or give a weak signal and then be more pronounced on the next few swings but only on very small targets. The Monster lets me know every swing and seems to really hone in on the target better. The Monster is so simple it feels like there should be more to it cause it cant be that simple can it? But really the Monster makes it so simple that it does not seem right. The Kruzer is a powerful machine too and the pinpoint button makes narrowing down where to dig very nice. The discriminate mode on the Kruzeris very nice cause i can adjust ferrous target out right on their borderline threshhold and it picks up nonferrous targets very well even when ferrous ones are above them. The Monster discriminate mode gives a short audible beep and can be hard to pinpoint so the user has to switch back to all metal mode to more acurately pinpoint in most cases or at least i do anyway. I agree. The monster is just better but its a small margin. If we were talking drag racing the Monster is a 10 second car and the Kruzer is a 10.5 second car for sensitivity. Considering how new they are as a company they sure come close to the leader. I wont be surprised if the next model catches them. I like both and would not sell either one. Just my two cents and experience with the two.

[@ChrisRalph]

Good comments.

[@spursten4259]

Hello there, how deep can these detect?

[@GreeneGene33]

I love my Gold bug , I got the first model nade many years back. Since then I have found many small nuggets, all the way up to a ounce and a half solid eluvial chunk of gold. The gold bug is VERY sensitive to all gold . The ounce and a half was at 14"s...Now I want the gold bug two also.

[@ChrisRalph]

The original gold bug was a great detector, and still a lot of them out there. But it has been many years since they stopped making them.

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

The gold bug 2 is my next machine I think or the whites TDI SL

[@GreeneGene33]

@@genofromrenoprospector6940 I just got the TDI SL and am ordering the Gold bug two today

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

@@GreeneGene33 that's awesome. Hope you do well with them.

[@warneyoung9403]

I tested an original gold bug 1st model , I had a pure 1 ounce bar of gold ,laid it on the surface ,and if I lifted the detector more than 4" inches it would not pick it up ,that means the if the gold is buried more than 3" inches you will not be able to pick it up ,, but the gold bug 2 works much better , but I would buy another brand as you will be picking up mainly small gold ,get a better quality machine that can go deeper

[@osmanabulbashar]

Very informative, you have just summarized an issue that took me many months viewing comparisons in KZbin. Many thanks.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful.

[@erikboucher8494]

This is the best review of detectors that I've seen. Thanks for comparing them all at the same time. Great history and context for each one. I've been watching your videos since you first started the channel. I also appreciate that you've created playlist and have one on detecting. Since you spoke about a detector's ability to spot nugget sizes at different depths, I was wondering if the manufacturer or anyone has published a performance graph that plots detectable size versus depth for a given coil?

[@ChrisRalph]

No one has done that for anything like these detectors. The problem is that soils make a huge difference in detection depth. Higher frequencies see smaller nuggets but also have more problems with mineralized soils. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@donaldsavage3699]

Good job Chris, my family and I enjoyed your channel. Personally I find all your information very sound for my likings, so keep up the good work, my family and I will stay tuned to new ideas on finding gold. (It's a great family hobby)👍

[@ChrisRalph]

Awesome, thank you!

[@juliesilva5894]

I bought the GB2 for this reason and most of the gold found anymore is usually fairly small on average and the gb2 detects very small pieces ,I’ve found few small pieces with mine on old mine dumps ,the sound of gold compared to different metals is different ,I practiced a lot with bullets aluminum and other metals and there really is a difference .great video thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

Doing a special video on the GB2 here shortly.

[@someone-wv8uh]

Yes please do that gb2 video please.... Speak about everything.. Maximum depth in small target. And big target.. Mack the video long speak about all...

[@chrisstrobel3439]

My White’s Gold Master V-Sat that I bought new in 1995 and have taken well care of ever since still finds teeny tiny nuggets like the 2 at the beginning of this video .. but only a couple inches deep. When it finally gives up the ghost I’ll probably get the Goldmonster 1000 for my VLF, and a GPX 6000 for my PI. This channel rocks, I really enjoy all the videos .. even the ones that don’t pertain to my areas of interest in prospecting. Thanks Chris 👍

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoy them.

[@windrider23]

I also have Goldmaster V-sat and have fun it for years. Recently I have decided to get a new detector. I went with the Garret Goldmaster 24k. It's the White's Goldmaster 24k with a higher Max gain. The reason I went with the Goldmaster is the tone. The 24k sounds just like the V-sat, no realarning what a hot rock sounds like. . It's also nice to see the mineralization of the ground on the display. So you can find the best ground to dry wash. It's also a detector you can have a beginner swing. It's has a starting setup that's turn on and go, and it's light. Even though it has a easy start up, you can find tune it for better sensitivity. Also look at sellers on E-bay. Some sell it with both coils. Keep swinging, dude.

[@reedkidd655]

Even a Tear later, still great info. Can not wait to get out into the field and put this info to the test. Going to start watching the other recommended videos now. Thanks, Chris!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful, and more videos to come.

[@mikemullenix6956]

Excellent video, very clear and defining.what I like is that you dont assume that the viewer knows that much. Priceless.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you liked it!

[@the7figureteam]

Have you ever used the At Gold? I was curious about your thoughts on that one if any. Thanks for all the Great information Chris :)

[@ChrisRalph]

The At Gold is a very good detector, but it is built on a multipurpose design and does not belong on the list of the most sensitive.

[@markkriedeman7188]

Your videos are super informative and don't put me to sleep. Thank you for the wisdom!

[@ChrisRalph]

You are so welcome. Thanks.

[@riverrat7318]

Just stumbled onto your videos. Really enjoy them. Good work.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you like them! Lots more coming.

[@donmonson7214]

Chris, very good video. I am very pleased to find that your idea of using the small coil is a good idea , when I tell most about this I just get an vacant look . your picks for detectors is very good. thank you for this video and will look forward to seeing more. don m

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks much, more videos are planned. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MannyScoot]

Thanks for taking the time Chris, this video helps a lot of people and it's very informative. I always learn something watching your videos and down to Earth explanations...... Thanks really ..... The most sensitive gold detector to hear the signals it's your ear canals wearing headphones of course !

[@ChrisRalph]

I think you may be mistaken. The Goldmaster 24K by White's electronics is a brand new detector and a model meant to update the GMT.

[@spuddiggers7899]

Goldmaster 24K has not been discontinued. Whites. is selling a lot of this machine overseas and continues to outperform other machines in the market.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

@@spuddiggers7899 I deleted that comment 🙂

[@MannyScoot]

Thanks, I corrected the mistake.......

[@bobfalkon9304]

Hi Chris, I agree with most of the things you say. In Australia, we have very heavy mineralization in the soil which makes using a VLF machine inefficient compared to a PI machine. This is why the Minelab Pi machines outperform VLF. Having said that I love that people using VLF, because they miss the bits I pick up. Minelab GPX5000 has picked up nuggets so small that scales had trouble registering a reading, eg bellow 0.01gms. Also, I think a doppelganger has occurred, will you stop looking like me. Love your work, keep it up. I tell all my students no matter what machine you have, it will find metal. The important thing is to learn your machine thoroughly and what the tones mean. If in doubt dig it out.

[@ChrisRalph]

I agree that in WA PI technology is best, but I found gold there with my VLF too.

[@johnramirez5032]

@@ChrisRalph the 24 k is designed to handle heavy minerals. In fact if the ground has no mineralization it has trouble. Pretty hard to beat a minelab regardless. Of course the fisher is great for a pro.! I havent tried the gold bug 2 but i hear its nice.. thanks again for the great video. Your knowledge and honesty is appreciated. Some detectorists just want to show off and sell detectors if you know what i mean. Im sure you do.

[@jdove6883]

But why would you dig flakes so small. It wouldn't be profitable unless you are picking up up a lot of them in the same spot. 100 hundred of them for just 1 gram which is currently only 66 US dollars.

[@Gold-d9x]

​@jdove6883 think 🤔 what he is saying is if it find those small pieces it will find those 1 ,2,3,4,5 and grammars for sure

[@patdenney7046]

Excellent job Chris Straightforward simple and clear. I don't know if you've ever talked about the North and South Pole of magnetic the double beep thing. Or the single beep of non-ferrous. The detector sees the size of the Nugget by the amount of surface exposed to the detector. If the Nuggets down in the crack and only the end sticking up it will sound like a teeny tiny nugget. The perfect detector is the one that finds gold for you. Pretty much all the gold detectors are good detector. Learning to find gold with any of them is a challenge. But once you learn to run one type the rest will fall right in line. First Nugget it's the hardest. Hang out with an old timer it's really hard to self teach.. Chris I dug 513 nuggets in one day remember I think it was like 1oz4 pennyweight. I was breaking off these slabs of slate in the bottom of the hydraulic pit. Most of these hydraulic pits look like parks for a reason. oh yeah it was a bug ser#000327 I will never forget that machine.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. More videos are coming.

[@broady-yw8gf]

Thank you for the video! I picked up your book at the Gold Show here in Phoenix a couple weeks ago. The layman technical details you include are enjoyable and just what I was looking for. I just discovered your videos and look forward to subscribing and viewing

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jasontanner3713]

I live in Springfield Oregon. there's gold all around me. maybe even my yard

[@ChrisRalph]

It might be in your yard. Maybe you should check.

[@DustyCowdog]

I'm picking up your encyclopedia on prospecting tonight, too. Thanks for sharing your information with dummies like me!

[@ChrisRalph]

The book has loads of info. I think you will like it.

[@DustyCowdog]

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector I just received my book from Amazon. I’m impressed... this is not some work merely phoned in. This thing is substantial! Can’t wait to dig in. My GM1000 will be here Monday and I’ll start learning the machine. Maybe in August I can take my first venture from Texas. Cheers!

[@verlontollett1869]

Excellent program. Man seems very informed and experienced. Thank You Sir.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it. By the way, I answer all my comments.

[@fabianwylie8707]

This is the second video I have see , well done . May I ask have you done a video on the best beach metal detector or detectors

[@ChrisRalph]

Sorry, no. I am the professional prospector, I look for gold nuggets. I don't live near a beach, so I have done very little beach detecting.

[@dcole7092]

Good video. I've always wanted a dector but knew nothing about them. Thank you for the education. I will look for one and learn more from your videos to hunt for my treasure here throughout Alaska.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful! I've found some good gold metal detecting in AK.

[@michaelbrick9730]

Morning Chris, thank you soooooo Much...I'm up getting ready for work with a cup of coffee and your video almost had me thinking of calling in sick and hitting the area around Placerville here...but since tomorrow is my Friday, I can wait to hit the dirt with the knowledge I will use to find some nuggets...Been a fan of yours for years and the Magazine you write your articles for...I still am going to stay with my Super trac and it's snake coil...but, I'm looking for another unit and your video has me interested in getting up dated, since the company that made the one I have went out of business that you emailed me a few months ago...later...PS: the book that you wrote a few years ago is my best friend in the field.

[@ChrisRalph]

Sounds great.

[@DustyCowdog]

You spawn so many questions from my tiny mind -- I hear on so many MD KZbin channels that gold nuggets are often found in black sand areas and high mineralization and that VLF machines don't do well, thusly encouraging the use of a Pulse Induction machine. Is that an issue or does it make that much difference? Thanks again!

[@ChrisRalph]

It all depends on where you are prospecting. In some places there is a lot of mineralization that affects VLFs, and in others not so much.

[@michaelmcbride1198]

I love your videos! Were you ever a teacher? You're like a great college professor who can present dry and technical concepts in a way that is very accessible, but also very entertaining. I just keep watching one video after the other. Maybe you oughta be the "professor" prospector!

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you enjoyed the videos, I come from a family full of school teachers, but I myself am not a teacher.

[@dirkfrazier9779]

@@ChrisRalph I disagree. I read your articles in the ICMJ for years and your articles were the first to read, like the Gold Monster- you are the Gold Teacher! Thank you for all and continue to learn about gold from the vast knowledge you share with everyone, Teacher! Dirk

[@Tombstonepatty]

Got your book. Thanks. Got the monster too. Love those Pitts. Found a nice nugget in Rye Patch with a friend of yours Jim. Very helpful. I’ve really been reading and Re-reading your book. I’ve learned a few tricks and now I’m really havin a great time. There’s gold EVERYWHERE 🥰♥️

[@ChrisRalph]

Awesome! Thank you! glad you enjoyed the video.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Very interesting again Chris 🙂👍 I happen to have a 24k and gb2.So when we open a cut from drywashing or sampling I will hit it with both.The gb2 sees tiny fragments the 24k doesn't and the 24k finds larger deeper , great combo.

[@ChrisRalph]

You use the bigger standard coil on the 24K, and the standard smaller coil on the GB2, right? If so, that explains the majority of the detecting difference. Bigger coils for big objects deep, and smaller coils for small objects shallow - you might be surprised at how much difference the coil size makes. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@clintongregg2007]

Great review on metal detectors. With one exception a cheap metal detector that's used mainly for coin recovery can pick up on pockets of gold flakes but the sound sounds more like a Gieger Counter going over something radio active. I located a pocket of small flakes in eastern Oregon where the old timers told me metal detectors wont work because the gold was too fine.

[@ChrisRalph]

Not sure about your cheap detector but the type you are talking about would be really old too. They have not made these in about 20 years (they are called Beat Frequency Oscillator - or BFO detectors).

[@g1964f100]

Hi Chris, really like the way you present your videos. New to metal detecting , was looking at MLNox 800 what do you think , compared to the Gold Monster ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Depends on what you want to do with your detector.

[@GamingKeenBeaner]

Great video, and I just love the channel in general! We're in Iowa so our options aren't great, but we do know of one spot where there's surprisingly good amounts of gold. We're going out as a family on Tuesday. We checked out this place in the past but did not have all the information that channels like yours provide to guide us. Then we went through years of homelessness and other hardships that left us unable to get back out there and really work the spot. Our first trip is going to have to be home-made sluices and make-shift pans, but hopefully that will be adequate. The big issue with the gold in these sorts of spots though is that much of it is ultra-fine. I would love a device to at least tell me if there's gold dust in the classified samples being fed to the sluice. Do those "wand" or "gun" style detectors do an adequate job of this? What is my best budget option to discriminate between sediment with fine gold and sediment with no gold? I know for a fact there's gold at this spot, but I don't want to waste time sorting the wrong sediments! We'll film what we can of it. My 9 year old son really wants to be a KZbinr and will probably be more useful filming than working anyway lol We'll put up a sub channel on our account for our prospecting soon!

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck to you in your prospecting efforts.

[@neilmackinder3199]

I enjoy your videos, always informative and have bought your book. I had the same question as someone below about the Garrett AT Max (which isn't on your list). I was leaning toward it and the Gold Bug Pro but noticed that the majority of videos for the AT Max are about finding coins and relics. I am more interested in Gold detecting. I will now focus on the Gold Bug vs. the Gold Monster thanks to your review.

[@ChrisRalph]

gold bug or gold monster are much better for gold.

[@Jake12220]

The Falcon MD series are the most sensitive detectors by far, but not of much use to most people given they only have a useful depth range of around 1 inch. Generally only used for detecting fine gold in rock or for sniping in waterways and cracks.

[@ChrisRalph]

I agree that the falcon is more sensitive, but its a pin-pointer not really a detector that one searches the ground with.

[@Jake12220]

@@ChrisRalph l tend to see it as the odd one out, neither a normal detector or pinpointer as it's generally not used in the same way as either.

[@DustyCowdog]

You are very good at distilling technical information down to the core concepts. Cheers!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@josephshaff5194]

Well good for ground but what about in the water ? So could ya do some underwater one someday ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Eventually I will.

[@jeffhays1968]

The GB II is much more adjustable ground balance wise but also will suck up a lot of time keeping that 'just so', I still have one. But I find myself going to the minelab machine more and more these days.

[@ChrisRalph]

Agreed, but the time it takes depends on how variable the ground is. Some place only need adjustment a couple times a day.

[@jeffhays1968]

@@ChrisRalph not if you are anal like me, lol. The minute the threshold changes I am fiddling with knobs !

[@DaleDuffy]

As always, good information. Thanks Chris...!

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@KD0CAC]

I like the video a lot , especially talking about the physics - important to know the hows & whys of the different aspects & helps for figuring out how to adjust your detector . It seems you left out the links you mentioned , the deepest was one of them ? I use to do dredging in No. Cal. 80s-90s , bought a few detectors after that with the intention of going back to mining / detecting , had a fire lost everything , so just bought a NOX 800 & Garretts pointer , will be looking for a deeper diving detector & , or a PI detector . Headed for the beaches in FL in a week . Thanks again

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. I'll be doing a video on the SDC 2300 in the coming weeks, a very popular Pulse Induction detector, and one that can go underwater. I'll be taking mine underwater for some video this summer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidhalley8728]

Very informative video. I use a Gold Bug Pro because I have poor hearing and like the visual display. How much do you depend on the visual display on your detectors and do some detectors have a more accurate display than others?

[@ChrisRalph]

I use the visual quite a bit on the GM 1000, not at all on the Fisher Gold Bug 2 as it has no display. I've done no study of the relative accuracy of the different displays. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jasonswarm4206]

Chris do you have the original GMT by chance?

[@edmc1000]

Thanks for the great information. Any suggestion for best setting adjustments on White GMT in high mineralization areas? Hot rocks in Colorado are hard on keeping a quiet threshold.

[@ChrisRalph]

Try ground balancing on a small hot rock, then keeping it in fixed ground balance. and turn the gain down a little. You wont see as many hot rocks but you will loose a little sensitivity. You may end up with more gold though.

[@edmc1000]

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector , Thank you, I will try that next trip to that area. They were mining this area with water cannon and sluice box. I have been able to recover a little gold panning there but the hot rocks have been constant problem for the White GMT. Lots and lots of hot rocks.

[@mk3ferret]

@@edmc1000 Build a test bed and listen to the subtle tones differences, then have someone hide small gold and try to find it, that will help the gmt isn't the best entry machine But it will find small gold if you mess with it long enough

[@edmc1000]

Crow Of Truth , finding small gold is a lot harder than detecting for Civil War relics. I have been recovering small lead shot occasionally so it is back to fine tuning and practice. I have a small gold nugget glued to a plastic button I use for practice. The plastic button makes it easier to find if I covered it too deep. Nugget is 1/4 gram

[@crudbud]

Old video but I just find that detecting in hard rock tailings (broken quartz pieces) for quartz/gold specimens is much different then nugget detecting. I have never used my gb2 for nugget hunting in placer deposits because of all the hot rocks and black sand that would drive most vlf machines crazy. I will say that detecting in crushed quartz for gold is a whole different experience where I find the gb2 vlf is best used, when the density of the gold is spread thin in the rock, and not as sensitive as a nugget, also being surrounded in quartz is when I find that 71 mhz is unbeatable.

[@ChrisRalph]

There is a skill to learn to use a detector like the GB2 in gravel placer areas where there are hot rocks. Running in discriminate or learning to recognize visually what the how rocks look like, etc.

[@crudbud]

@@ChrisRalph Years back when I was getting skunked by GB2 users and had enough coin to buy a new detector I regretfully bought an Infinium pulse machine because I thought I could find gold in mines with hot material. I even put magnetite, hematite and black sands all together in a pan and the gb2 screamed on each and all along with a gold button mixed in. The Infinium was dead silent and picked up the gold button the gb2 would have missed next to all those hot rocks and black sands. But up in the tailings it never found anything but a decent chunk in the wall of a mine that the gb2 screamed on. So 15 years later I finally bought the gb2 and went back to those same places and did well, I just wished I bought the gb2 back then when it wasnt hunted out.

[@billyblue922]

Does the frequency affect PI units differently? I ask because my Garett Infinium ls specs state 730 which seems significantly lower than 35-75k even considering its an older mid range unit?

[@ChrisRalph]

Because they are very different technologies, comparing the two is like apples and oranges.

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

Well explained. I am going to purchase a Gold Monster 1000.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cypherf0x]

Whites has shut down so those detectors are not a practical choice anymore. The XP HF Elliptical deserves to be on your list though. That coil paired with the Deus or ORX is super sensitive. It can be set for various frequencies up to 81kHz though the standard ones are 14.4, 31.3, and 74kHz. The Equinox 800 in gold mode is surprisingly good with a 6" coil. It is not quite as sensitive as a GB2, but it handles really hot ground well.

[@ChrisRalph]

There is more to sensitivity than just kHz. There are a lot of good detectors, including the equinox, but this video was about the most sensitive.

[@cypherf0x]

@@ChrisRalph That's obvious, but just saying that the XP HF coil is more sensitive in real world performance than many on your list. Try one. It'll fill that gap left by Whites going out of business. Not armchair prospecting either. Used both the GM and DEUS/HF in Australia and did a lot of side by side comparison as we were curious. Had great success with both. It's annoying to charge the controller, the coil, and the headphones, but it does the job.

[@ericscott16]

Hi Chris, good data. I’m brand new to this. Long time rock hound want to do some prospecting. I’ve heard some detectors can detect other minerals ie gems. Any input as to which ones and how they do it.

[@ChrisRalph]

A very small percentage of diamonds conduct electricity (less than 1%) and could be detected. Others cannot be detected. Whoever told you that some did was wrong.

[@steveanderson5633]

Great video watched a few times buying my first detector and have narrowed down to to the gmt and 24k any thought there the same price new I found that interesting

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck to you.

[@DelsWoodTurning]

Hi Chris, I have owned the Gold Bug II for several years. I have not found much gold with it. I did not have the time to do much prospecting back then. I am now retired and trying to get back to doing more prospecting now. Unfortunately the gold here in Colorado is very small stuff. I hope to get out and start prospecting again. Thanks for the info about metal detectors.

[@ChrisRalph]

Cant find much gold if you are not out prospecting. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I have enjoyed mine.

[@Jake12220]

The gold bug 2 is a very capable machine, especially on small gold. I have a collection of detectors worth thousands and lm still tempted to add a GB2 purely for it's near legendary fine gold ability.

[@DelsWoodTurning]

@@Jake12220 Thanks. That is the reason I purchased the Gold Bug II.

[@ClintonFox29]

I think the minelab equinox 800 would be your Best Buy for an all in one detector that is as good or better then the monster 1000. Folks have sold their monster for the 800 and have never looked back. I just bought your book tonight on Amazon. Can’t wait to start reading it!

[@ChrisRalph]

For general use the Equinox is better, for hunting gold the GM1000 is better. Hunting gold is difficult. Lots of folks try, find it difficult and quickly give up.

[@UnKnown-zo9qn]

Great great video, shopping for my first detector and you answered so many of my questions, thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad I could help

[@stevenwilliams6258]

Thanks for taking time to explain this. Interesting and informative.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timothykellogg9257]

I received your Fists Full of Gold book this evening and have been enjoying watching your videos. 2 quick questions: Have you heard if an upgrade to the Gold Monster 1000 is coming out (Gold Monster 2000)? Since gold is currently over 60x the value of silver, is it that much easier to find silver in Nevada (Southern), or will my gold finds finance my hobby better?

[@ChrisRalph]

Silver only rarely occurs as the metal like gold. Most silver is in silver minerals that a metal detector can't see. No coming soon revision to the GM 1000 that I know of.

[@rawartwork1]

Thanks for the great video! I am working a hardrock tailing. I use a GB 2 and my partner swings a Gold monster 1000. We can't complain they are great and I love yer book. RAW

[@ChrisRalph]

Sounds great! glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tinkering123]

Thanks Chris. I've been watching your U-Tube for years. I know this is an older video. I'm wondering what size of mesh do you figure is the smallest particles a metal detector may pick up? I'm putting together a vacuum classifier that will sort the smaller mesh size that the detector can't read. Then I will pan the sorted particles. Hope you're still watching the comments from older vids. Thanks Liv'n large in Vegas

[@ChrisRalph]

The smaller the gold, the closer to the coil it must be. I have found gold pieces as small as 0.06 grams, or about 1/11th of a grain. At that size you must have a very sensitive metal detector and the gold must be pretty much on the surface. KZbin gives me all the comments, even from older videos.

[@tinkering123]

Thanks for answering Chris. You have a very professional channel. I watch any chance I can. I've been working on the idea that classifying the small particles will make it easier to separate the heavier gold particles. I'm wanting to work with anything smaller than the detector will pick up.

[@goldneckprospecting4534]

Thank you for your video, my 1st detector was the gold master 4, now I swing the sdc and the 7000, I was thinking about the minelab gold monster, for a vlf some areas I go to the emi is too severe for pi detectors. I've had good luck with the gmt on bed rock but in the soil I dont like the gmt sensitivity has to be turned way down just to handle the ground conditions then small gold gets passed up. That's why I'm in love with my sdc 2300.

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. I'll be doing a video on the SDC 2300 in the coming weeks, its a very popular Pulse Induction detector, and one that can go underwater. I'll also be taking mine underwater for some videos this summer. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jasonduclos8476]

Thanks...im learning a lot !!! I live thirty minutes from the Appalachian mountains ive been looking so eager that ive been going out til dark..pretty much hiking out in the dark. Not enough time during the day! Ha!

[@ChrisRalph]

We will get more daylight as the weather warms - hopefully the additional hours of daylight will help.

[@davekollman2216]

I seem to dig a lot of bullets and brass from shells. I try to go to the middle of nowhere to get away from the iron but I still find a ton of bullets

[@ChrisRalph]

Watch this video on listening for faint signals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqZo3VqesmLqcU In a lot of places if you only dig those loud bullets and brass shells you are missing 75 to 100 percent of the gold. When you are digging little birdshot pellets, you are doing what you need to do.

[@laszlosoltesz3772]

Thanks for the very informative video. I use a White's MXT that I bought new in 2016. I have both the 9.5 coil that came with the unit and the small 6x4 coil. I've found lots of trash, some coins and jewelry and even a couple of small ( less than .1 ) pickers in the desert north of Yuma. Do you have an opinion on this detector?

[@ChrisRalph]

I own one myself. Ive found gold with it, but prefer other detectors when gold hunting, but I have many detectors. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@pattaylor4407]

If you had to choose between the goldbug 2 and the goldbug pro, which would you choose, and why? Thanks for this video, very informative!

[@ChrisRalph]

I use my gold bug 2 a lot more frequently than my Gold Bug Pro. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ivancaldasgomez4747]

great video...whats the best way to separate platinum if you have a richpolimetalic ore... and what detector you suggest is the best for this task...

[@ChrisRalph]

A metal detector is not a tool to separate metals. It finds metals among rocks and soil. First have a professional assay done to determine what metals you have and if any platinum is present. The way it is done commercially is by dissolving the metals and chemically separating the resulting chemicals.

[@MichaelBasedow]

Mr. Ralph, I want to thank you as a veteran for your information in your videos and book. Yes, I ordered your book and will use all of your advice. Soon, in a few years, I will retire and become a full-time prospector with a big smile. The smile is to the enjoyment to get out and enjoy our American way of life and to see this great nation while kicking over a few rocks. I am confident that my land deep in the Rockies in Montana will be a great start to use your advice during my next visit. I am so grateful, you're a great person to share your knowledge. I will enjoy reading your book.

[@ChrisRalph]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I wish you the best of luck, but finding gold for an income is not easy.

[@MichaelBasedow]

Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector so true, that is why I will await my retirement in a few years. If I find something then great. If not still great as I get to see the country and keep myself busy.

[@teotqr7372]

Hello I would like to ask your opinion on the AT gold metal detector by garret... I recently got involved on a mine claim where apparently there are small nuggets. Is the AT gold good for this kind of prospecting in that particular mineralized arizona soil?? Thank you any input is highly appreciated

[@ChrisRalph]

Its OK. There are detectors more sensitive to small gold on the market.

[@DaleDuffy]

Great video Chris (nothing new there regarding your videos), but I finally broke down and bought a good Minelab GPX. Hopefully I'll soon need a GPZ--:) Thanks again..!

[@ChrisRalph]

Best of luck with your detector!

[@frankhopper2073]

I thought with all your experiences, I see the elephant with raised trunk over your left shoulder, a good luck charm so is your success 50:50 , I’m only observing things, however I enjoy your knowledge and videos LOL Frankie.

[@ChrisRalph]

Never thought of it that way.

[@rickb1387]

Your videos are great. Love the info. Thank you.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you like them!

[@JB-ph6fq]

Thanks Chris great informative videos.

[@ChrisRalph]

Glad you like them!

[@stay-deplorable-my-friends]

Hey Chris! I've ordered your book and just waiting for it to come in. Thanks for the videos! I do have one question about detectors though:: What is your take on XP Deus? I already have one and have tried using it where I am (Middle East; finding almost all the trash on the beach) but a follow-on opinion is always helpful. Many thanks!

[@ChrisRalph]

I've not used the Deus.

[@stay-deplorable-my-friends]

Maybe if I can get back to the real world some day we can do a little testing. @@ChrisRalph

[@AntonisExplores]

Do you do personal consultations| trainings ?

[@ChrisRalph]

No, I don't do personal training or consulting.

[@AntonisExplores]

I wanted to ask: I live in Europe on a small Island Cyprus. I bought a sluice box but did not have success so far. Our rivers are small and big onces are dry most of the year. How do I go about exploring this hobby?

[@ChrisRalph]

I don't know that there are any placer gold deposits in Cyprus.

[@sirdigsalot]

WOW 😮 the most informative gold MD video on KZbin.

[@ChrisRalph]

I've got plenty of other information videos, too. Glad it was helpful!

[@xax3902]

What do you know about the versatility of the XP ORX regarding its sensitivity at its high end and its ability to utlize the lower end freq's

[@ChrisRalph]

I've not done anything with the XP detectors.

[@xax3902]

can you recommend a pair of headphones for the gold monster

[@ChrisRalph]

I use the headphones they come with.

[@xax3902]

appreciate your replies - your preference of these 2 - the gold monster or the white goldmaster 24k

[@ChrisRalph]

Have not used the 24K, so no opinion.

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

You mentioned that a small coil is more sensitive but doesn't have the depth of a bigger coil. I thought it was the opposite when I bought the Garrett super sniper. (The puck) for my AT Gold. But the small coil is a good choice for the rivers and crevice snipping. Well done video. VLF vs. PI next ?

[@ChrisRalph]

Big coils for big objects deep, and small coils for small objects shallow. I am going to do a video on how to select the best prospecting metal detector for you soon. The video will include a discussion of VLF vs. PI in selecting a detector. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@genofromrenoprospector6940]

@@ChrisRalph that helps a lot Chris. I have lots of small gold and a old cabin site on my claim. The chimney is the only thing standing and I plan on detecting around it. Hope to find some cool stuff there. Thanks for the info.

[@Mattytube18]

How are the warranties on units like the gold monster 1000 and up? Do they ever break down and if so, are they hard to get fixed or expensive to do so? Thnx, a new prospector. We got your book last yr and we’re reading it now.

[@ChrisRalph]

I've owned a good number and only one broke, Minelab replaced it with a new one at no cost.

[@dondavis3188]

Your book is the best by far

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@donkeyengine2426]

Great video! It should be a MANDATORY first video for all new prospectors. I’ve had a goldbug 2 for 20 year’s, I just wish they would update it with a visual sound meter for us older guys who can’t hear a pin drop very well any more. I’m looking at a minelab monster 1000 for that reason. Thanks

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck in your prospecting.

[@billyblue922]

You might try a battery operated db meter attached? Just a thought.

[@rickthompson2312]

How do you feel about pulsewave metal detectors I have a few minelab's Mi m1000 I like and I have a 7000 and I just bought a pulse wave haven't even used it yet had it for a week going to use it this Fourth of July weekend right now LOL

[@ChrisRalph]

I know the gold Monster 1000 buy minelab and it is not a pulse type metal detector. The 7000 is a pulse type, just a bit different. Not sure of what other detectors you are asking about.

[@Lennie3012]

Are the there any detectors that can be used to find high concentrations on Flour Gold?

[@ChrisRalph]

No. Metal detectors cannot see tiny dust sized particles of gold.

[@areafifty]

I'm fascinated by the GPS system and how sensitive the recievers are. Able to detect the difference in the amount of time it takes a radio signal to travel a few inches. All thanks to crystals and rare earth metals.

[@ChrisRalph]

Certainly a very interesting topic.

[@cmongimme]

Little advice please...small creeks and fine gold in north Ga., coil will be underwater 90% of the time. Which unit would you recommend?? Thanks dan

[@ChrisRalph]

Gold Monster 1000 - coil and cable are waterproof. The control box is not water proof, just the coil head and cable. Most gold oriented metal detector are also this way - coil and cable waterproof, but control box not water proof.

[@sativahead420]

Question so if you were to find 350 year old spanish bars next to a river how would they compare tovthe gold bars we see in hollywood movies..and with sediment build up around the bar what type of machine would be ideal to locate lets say 2~5 ft in the ground

[@ChrisRalph]

Sometimes Hollywood does not really get things right. A good backhoe will dig 2 to 5 feet.

[@watertiteman]

Will the Gold Bug 2 also find silver and copper coins? I don't want to miss stuff like that while detecting.

[@ChrisRalph]

Yes it will but its not as good as a coin machine at discrimination.

[@etewish]

Hi Chris. 2 years later and still a great video. Way out of the topic here, what metal detector would you recommend for humanitarian teams searching for bodies under about 1 - 1.5 meters under mud. We need something that can catch on zippers, coins, keys, hair pins, jewelry, mobile phones, or any metallic object that could have been on a missing person during a land slide. Your recommendation would highly be appreciated.

[@ChrisRalph]

At a meter or more, a metal detector will only see large metal objects of 10 pounds or more. Few individuals will carry such an object.

[@etewish]

@@ChrisRalph so there is no metal detector that can help in this situation? How deep can a hair pin be detected from your experience?

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Another Great Video Chris , well done !

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks. Looking forward to seeing your next video. I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

[@bikerdillagaf1265]

He is a good man to share what he knows with us that don't thank you cris

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks for the kind words - I do appreciate it. Glad it was helpful!

[@LexKing69]

Hi Ralph thanks for the knowledge and wisdom on metal detectors Ironically Ask Jeff Williams uses the minelab gold monster 1000 very effectively in his mine however mt question/s is you said these 2 detectors work well and best iin hard rock mines and overlays whats your opinion on a detector for beach detecting and salt water and or ares like australia the red dirt country in the bush

[@ChrisRalph]

There are beach detectors for beach detecting.

[@frankwuolukka2087]

I just found this video today, 21 July 2022, and was wondering with the latest technology if you have a newer favorite detector?

[@ChrisRalph]

That technology is pretty mature and does not change very often.

[@scott-gy6fe]

is the Fisher Gold Bug Pro still what a serious prospector at entry level will need? In California desert and enjoy the channel!

[@ChrisRalph]

It's the least expensive detector that still does an OK job at finding nuggets. There are a number of better but more expensive detectors on the market.

[@bikelyfevlog5527]

Hey Chris, I am happy that I found your video, really help me. By the way what do you think about xp orx/deus? It can run in multifreq and has the highest 81 khz of frequency, is it good for prospecting?

[@ChrisRalph]

dont know a lot about it for prospecting in this mode. Otherwise its been a good coin and relic machine.

[@cmongimme]

Big thanks for prompt response!

[@ChrisRalph]

Any time! I'm not always that fast but I do catch up in time.

[@Sage123183]

The Falcon MD 20 runs at 300Kh.

[@ChrisRalph]

True, but the MD 20 is really only good for testing individual rocks. You really cannot use an MD 20 to scan an area for nuggets like a metal detector. It is a probe. That is why I dont count it as a detector.

[@billoksuz5155]

Hi sir, I couldnt find the link for the best underground metal detector. Can you tell me which is the best gold detector for underground? Thank you.

[@ChrisRalph]

I dont have a link to best detector for underground, but all of these detectors will work both above and under the ground.

[@billoksuz5155]

Thanks, but in your opinion which is the best detector for underground gold finding? Also do you have instagram? Other ways i can contact you?

[@aldrintoribio1637]

Hi Chris what is the best gold detector that can detect deepest gold orebody ? Any recommendations? Do you think high end detector with 3D or 4D with GPRS .Is there a gold detector that can reach 50 to 70meters depth.?

[@ChrisRalph]

No metal detector sees 50 to 70 meters. Detecting even slightly more than 1 meter requires the object be more than about 30 Kg weight.

[@willberesford5435]

Hello. Using 75+ now. For coin shooting mostly. Have you used f75 for gold. . comments.thank you

[@ChrisRalph]

F75 is made for coins and relics and not really sensitive enough to be a good gold detector.

[@Me-jk3km]

Have you ever made any videos on the operation tips of the Gold Bug 2 like you have with the GM1000?

[@ChrisRalph]

Not yet, but that is a good idea and I will do that this summer when the weather gets warmer.

[@duaneleininger1458]

Chris, I have a Tessoro Sidewinder.. I have found coins, a good ring and lots of junk. What is your take on this unit?

[@ChrisRalph]

A fine detector for coins and rings. I did carefully explain in the video why coin detectors do not make good gold detectors.

[@LazywonKinobe]

What’s your thoughts on the XP range ? Their frequencies are the most versatile I’ve come to witness

[@ChrisRalph]

It belongs in the multipurpose category - designed mostly for coins and relics, but will also do an OK job with gold.

[@LazywonKinobe]

@@ChrisRalph I’ve found plenty of gold with it here in Oz, it’s discrimination and iron volume suits our highly mineralised soils nicely, and from 13-80khZ I don’t miss a target

[@Jolynn133]

Hi Chris, Great Video!! Curious what your take is on the Minelabs 3500 and 800?

[@ChrisRalph]

The 3500 is a good, older PI detector, the 800 a good relic and coin detector that can see some fairly small gold. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Jolynn133]

@@ChrisRalph Thank You!! Appreciate your reply..

[@gregj7523]

I actually own only 2 detectors ...a GB2 and a GM 1000 - i enjoy working with both but find the 1000 easier to work with - in both cases i still have issues with ground balancing in the soils of AZ and NM... will continue to live and learn

[@ChrisRalph]

These types of detectors have ground issues in highly mineralized areas. Just the nature of the detector.

[@johnramirez5032]

@@ChrisRalph i really like my 24k Garrett/ whites model. It has opion to lock auto tracking at ground to really hone in on target. Still learning.

[@donaldhill854]

I hope to detect in Marquette Michigan. Likely will get cu and silver hits and some gold. Will high sensitivity work for this? I want it all cu silver and gold but don't want to miss the gold.

[@donaldhill854]

I am a newbie and newly retired. In the Midwest. A 2k$ detector is ok. Also interested in the cracks. How to metal detect the cracks in streams and dry.

[@ChrisRalph]

High sensitivity means shallow depth of detection. Deep detecting means not sensitive to the smallest targets. I've never detected in MI, so I have no idea of the soil mineralization conditions.

[@mikelouis9389]

@2:15. Day yum! My hats off to you and that detector!

[@ChrisRalph]

Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cathywalde1273]

Considering the cost of a metal detector and assuming that a good detector would also detect other metals, would you recommend buying a good detector and forgoing a coin detector?

[@Jake12220]

Depends on what your personal needs are, what part of the world you plan to use it and if your chasing gold or just coins and relics. As the video pointed out, there is no such thing as a perfect detector regardless of price. My AT gold is useless at finding gold in my part of the world because it picks up on constant hot rocks, but amazing on coins and relics, my SDC 2300(3x the price) is amazing on gold but terrible for hunting coins and relics given it doesn't have any discrimination. In some parts of the world a cheaper vlf type machine can be amazing, but in highly mineralised areas pi or similar newer (and expensive) technologies are the hands down winners for gold.

[@ChrisRalph]

Gold detectors can find coins but honestly the coin detectors are better in parks and schools. Often folks who have run coin machines find gold machines too noisy. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!