Fisher Classic Forum

To start off with the bottom line is "It Is What It Is" and so I'm good!

But, what is your general thinking on a metal detector not having a serial number but rather a tag (decal) that reads "PROTO #1" on it.
A good thing or a bad thing?
Wouldn't matter if it was in good working order and you got a fair deal on it?

Its a used fisher detector by the way.

Mark

During the demise of the Old Los Banos Fisher, some stuff got misappropriated. What landed in your hands is probably of that origin. But that's ancient history now, and I can't think of any prototypes from that era that I wish I could get back. So I'd say if it works, enjoy it. Just please don't ever send it back to the factory to be repaired.

--Dave J.

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Dave J.
During the demise of the Old Los Banos Fisher, some stuff got misappropriated. What landed in your hands is probably of that origin. But that's ancient history now, and I can't think of any prototypes from that era that I wish I could get back. So I'd say if it works, enjoy it. Just please don't ever send it back to the factory to be repaired.

--Dave J.

Its not that old of a detector, so if I needed it tuned up I'm not supposed to send it back to the company? (not that it needs anything)
Its my understanding, that these labeled like this were sent out for select field testers to test and review before they were sent out to dealers and not stolen!
There is official papers that are with the detector as to its history from the company. I know this unit wasn't "Misappropriated" (stolen) its history can be tracked back to the original field tester.

Dave, I know that even the First Texas Fisher sends out units to field testers, just for conversation, normally how many units make field test units? (I know it may very a bit, but on average)

Mark

I gotta know,What model is it?

Glad to hear that it has a legit provenance. A prototype wouldn't have a warranty, but it would probably be repairable if it closely resembled the final product.

Regarding your question about field testing (how many units, etc.), that's confidential business information.

--Dave J.

Well it looks like it came off a dealers shelf,
Components are not in a electronic hobby project box from RadioShack taped to a broom stick,
Has all the factory trim, including decals,
Even has a real manual, not hand written instructions in a spiral bound three theme note book,

Just fun'in a bit LOL!

Dave, I've not handled another one of these but as far as looking at it, it seems to be a completed unit.
See below.

I just think its interesting and different to have one with a prototype label on it, keep in mind that that isn't why I traded for it! its just how it worked out in the trade.

Mark

High,
Just google under " fisher ID edge"
You"ll see the same unit, from all different angles.
Now what isn`t postetd there - are those units any good in detecting stuff ??
Anybody with even limited amount of computer knowlege would be able to print a decal saying " Proto # 1 ", paste it on the control box and hope to sell the unit with cash gain.
The golden stem sure looks sinilar to those from a 1270.

Greetings
skookum

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Whites XLT , Whites 6000 Di Pro SL , Whites Classic III Plus , Fisher 1270
Blue Max 950 and Bullseye 5.3 coils for the Whites
10,5 - 8 - 5 inch coils for the 1270
Garrett Pro Pointer

*** The only detector that can truly tell trash from treasure is a shovel ***

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skookum
High,
Just google under " fisher ID edge"
You"ll see the same unit, from all different angles.
Now what isn`t postetd there - are those units any good in detecting stuff ??
Anybody with even limited amount of computer knowlege would be able to print a decal saying " Proto # 1 ", paste it on the control box and hope to sell the unit with cash gain.
The golden stem sure looks sinilar to those from a 1270.

Greetings
skookum

Well I'm not sure if it being a prototype test unit would make it worth more or not?
But the unit I have does (did) official papers documenting it history and the field tester (notice I said did, they are on there way to me via US mail, but I've not got them yet)
If you find the right field test for the Edge it very well may be the exact unit.

The edge came out after the Coinstrike, its my understanding that some of area's of the edge was built around the Coinstrike.
The are several people here on the forum that use the Edge and I've not found ANY bad reports about it.

I've not actually hunted with it yet, but yesterday I did get it out in my yard (test garden) I just turned it on and went straight to my now near two year old 8" test garden, Bang! perfect hits, and it ID's excellent at that depth.
It, very light,
One button ground balance,
without writing a field review the worse downfall I found so far was the audio report in the all metal pin-point mode, on deep targets it has more of a low grow rather than a crisp tone, but I feel that's something a person could get used to.

It runs on two 9 volt batteries.
Weighs in at about 2.8 lbs.
I think its a keeper!

Mark

No misappropriated unit here.

Bill Ladd along with Dimatar from Fisher, put the ID Edge into a marketable unit. The ID Edge in question was travailing back & forth between RI & CA. every week, as it was being mostly tested in Rhode Island. Dimatar would show up in Rhode Island periodically to go out into the field with Bill to work on it. Cutting to the chase, Fisher gave the unit to Bill Ladd, and Bill sold it to me a few years later. To my knowledge, that was the only prototype they had. I just recently sold it.

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Mr. Bill

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Mr.Bill
No misappropriated unit here.

Bill Ladd along with Dimatar from Fisher, put the ID Edge into a marketable unit. The ID Edge in question was travailing back & forth between RI & CA. every week, as it was being mostly tested in Rhode Island. Dimatar would show up in Rhode Island periodically to go out into the field with Bill to work on it. Cutting to the chase, Fisher gave the unit to Bill Ladd, and Bill sold it to me a few years later. To my knowledge, that was the only prototype they had. I just recently sold it.

Thanks "Mr.Bill" for the extra information about the Edge, its a bit odd how I ended up with the detector anyway.

Mark

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Weighs in at about 2.8 lbs.
I think its a keeper!

High Mark,
With that weight, I would keep it as well.
If it turns out, that it also detects stuff, I would personally consider making it my main-use detector.

Are there several coils to choose from, for the Edge?

Greetings
skookum

Who prefers light weight detectors over heavy ones, ´cause they put less strain on the swinging arm.
My 6000 di pro sl sees very little use because of that.

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Whites XLT , Whites 6000 Di Pro SL , Whites Classic III Plus , Fisher 1270
Blue Max 950 and Bullseye 5.3 coils for the Whites
10,5 - 8 - 5 inch coils for the 1270
Garrett Pro Pointer

*** The only detector that can truly tell trash from treasure is a shovel ***

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skookum

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MarkCZ
Weighs in at about 2.8 lbs.
I think its a keeper!

High Mark,
With that weight, I would keep it as well.
If it turns out, that it also detects stuff, I would personally consider making it my main-use detector.

Are there several coils to choose from, for the Edge?

Greetings
skookum

Who prefers light weight detectors over heavy ones, ´cause they put less strain on the swinging arm.
My 6000 di pro sl sees very little use because of that.

There is three coils available for the Edge,
5.5" (OEM and Sunray CS-5)
8" stock,
10.5"
Mark