skunked 9 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have been looking for this answer with no sucess so I'll put it out here.What freq does the original GB run on, compared to the GB2 and GB pro? I know it detects gold much better than my MXT< but was wondering what the differences were beteen the different Gold bug models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,156 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Original Gold Bug 19.2 kHz, Gold Bug 2 71 kHz, Gold Bug Pro 19 kHz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I much prefer my GB2 for it's stability and as a tried and true ol'friend. I will never part with it as a great crumb finder especially with my tiny coil.John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just saw a GB2 in the classifieds here... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ahorton10 210 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) If I had the cash I'd be all over the gold bug 2 for 425. Edited September 19, 2014 by Ahorton10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skunked 9 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wonder why the spread of frequencies between them? That is quite the spread. Can I assume the the high 70's ish freq would qork better than the lower freqs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,156 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wonder why the spread of frequencies between them? That is quite the spread. Can I assume the the high 70's ish freq would qork better than the lower freqs? The higher frequencies are better for small gold, but will still find larger gold, the lower frequencies is better for larger gold, it's all in what you need for the area that's being worked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ahorton10 210 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Does anybody know how the gold bug 2 compares to the original gold bug as far as stability? I have a very old original gold bug and its very sensitive but hard to keep ground balanced and difficult to use in areas with hot rocks and alot of mineralization. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,156 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Almost if not all VLF gold detectors will give you problems in areas of high mineralization and or hot rocks, that's why most use pulse induction detectors in these areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ahorton10 210 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Yeah I know it's kind of nature of the beast with vlfs, ive used a whites gmt and a lobo st and both were much more stable than my original gold bug, im jist curious if the gold bug 2 is more like the lobo as far as stability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 1,135 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The gb2 is way easier to use than the gb...best thing is turn the sensitivity down!!!fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ahorton10 210 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks fred, I had a feeling that was the case. I often have to turn sensitivity way down on the gb, to the point I lose most depth just to be able to run it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 1,135 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 My experience with both machines was you have to keep your finger on the ground-balance and constantly adjust it. As I recall anything over 75% was pushing the stability too far for me. I never felt I was losing much depth...I found a1/2 oz nugget that was at least 12" deep, maybe more, but it was just a whisper too start.Some of the real good operators can run those things flat-out...way too much for this simple soul.fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Original gold bug for sale craigslist Redding calif for $325 if ya know anyone who wants one-John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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