desertdigger Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hello,Well, I have been fortunate to pick up a GP 3000 in "as new" condition. The deal comes with all the stock accessories as well as top of the line head phones. Being new to electronic prospecting the Southern California deserts, I have a couple of questions.1. Understandable there are a lot of variables, but what is the smallest gold nuggets I can expect out of the GP 3000?2. If I had to choose one or two aftermarket accessories for detecting small gold, what would you suggest?By the way, I will be spending most of the day tomorrow drywashing in the gold fields of Southern California. If I do well, I will post some pics.Thanks to all of you in advance for your advice/expertice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLundy Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 DesertDigger,I'm sure NuggetSlayer, will reply since he runs a GP 3000. He has been using my 11" Commander Coil Mono for the last two hunts together. He'll tell you that's his favorite coil...he has been talking about purchasing a Pocket Rocket too, because the stock battery is a ship anchor!LuckyLundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~LARGO~ Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hello,Once you get yourself and the machine dialed in, you can expect to ALMOST find small gold about pinhead size, maybe alittle larger, with the 3000.That size, I have detected using a Nuggetfinder 16" searchcoil...(sorry Rob) at least 2-3 inches.We used to have the saying that there is no need for a Gold Bug 2 anymore, now that we have a GP 3000!I have no idea how small gold you can find with a smaller coil, using that same machine...That detector is pretty amazing!~LARGO~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I run a 3000 (when I cant use my GF's 4500) #1 aftermarket accessory, the Pocket Rocket.#2 the HipStick (biased opinion from the inventor)#3 Control box cover. (get this first)You can expect to find 1 grain nuggets with the stock 8" coil on shallow ground or exposed bedrock. I really like running a 9x5 Commander DD, very quiet and killer on small gold in sudo mono.Try this switch combo sensitive, deep, all metal, tracking, DD with the discrimination knob at 12 noon.(this will pause the tracking on faint targets) Push the threshold a bit to get it smooth. Use a small test nugget.Good luck!nvchrisP.S. Make sure to buy a hipstick! I need the $ for a brain transplant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~LARGO~ Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Chris: Trying to get down there this week! Last week was not good, weatherwise!Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggetslayer Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I would buy a pocket Rocket as the stock battery will put a hurt on your back. Second I would buy a commander 11" mono coil. As far as how small of gold you find is a matter of how deep it is. The smallest I have found is .1dwt about 2" deep but it all depends on your conditions. If you have any questions on setting your machine up let me know because if its not set up right you won't find as much. Good luck with your new machine I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 1. Pocket Rocket,2. Signal Amp ( I can't hear crap without one.)3. Bungee (so cheap you can add it with out considering it into your budget4. Same with the control box cover an hip stick, these are great inexpensive accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hey Gary,Snow and rain last week and were looking at record highs this week. So bring long undies and a shade tarp Doc your right the Amp should be right up there with the Pocket Rocket.nvchris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggetslayer Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Why the amp? I needed one on my 2200 but the 3000 I don't need one. I guess it would depend on your hearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Lot of folks use an amp and external speaker system, great for when it's hot or you want to hear what going on around you.nvchris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggetslayer Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 They do make a difference the one on my 2200d would blow my ear drums out on a piece of iron on top but with out it I wouldn't hear those deep nuggets either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 I will throw this out there just in case the guy is desert newby or someone else reading this is.Bring LOTS of water, not only for yourself but for your vehicle also. ( I have had the cooling fan take a crap out in the middle of nowhere and was overheating about every 15-20 minutes about 2 hours from a paved road).And Carry some water ON YOU. Don't just leave it in your vehicle thinking you will come back and get a sip here and there, sometimes people get lost or loose their vehicle. Wear lightweight Long Sleeve shirt (preferably light colored) or at least bunch of sunscreen and a hat. Nothing worse than being fried and feeling like crap for a week.There is alot of other stuff, a simple google search will give loads of info on other basic desert survival info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 NS,Detector Pro makes some great headphones with a volume limit control.Rob stocks them.nvchris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Camelbak Mule Hydration Pack 100oz of liquid gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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