A Super Compadre

[RELIC_HUNTER]

http://www.findmall.com/addon.php?17,module=embed_images,file_id=105553

 

[Ivan]

If only Tesoro would take notice.....................and then take action..................but we know they won't!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[machineman]

Tesoro already has detectors similar to this. We all have favorite detectors and I love my Compadre. However I think the Compadre is almost perfect as it is for what it does and costs. Plus it gives guys like me something to tinker with. I could mod one to look like the one shown above without too much trouble. It would be fun. Unfortunatly companies have to turn a profit and putting out new detectors probably costs alot. Tesoro is doing a pretty good job in my opinion.

 

[canes12]

Thinking about getting a second hand Compadre. Assume
some of you guys still think it's a great machine for light
hunting. What would be a fair market value of a Compadre
of a few years old and in good condition ???
Thanks

 

[TabMagnet]

n/t

 

[kozyman]

I paid 125.00 with a 7 inch coil. I was very happy to get it.

 

[randy armstrong]

It seems to me that there are not a lot of used Compadres for sale. Maybe because people don't want to part with them? I know I won't. Mine has been an excellent tool. I've seen used ones go for 100-130 on ebay. At that price, might as well just get a new one.

I don't think Tesoro needs to come out with anything new. All of their detectors kick butt just like they are. They'll run neck and neck with anything out there and the pricing can't be beat.

My 2 cents.

 

[BarberBill]

Super Compadre? What market and why? Why not get a Tejon or Vaq? Besides, a "Super Compadre" would no longer be a $180 basic, turn on and go machine. I see no value in it at all. JMHO.
BB

 

[machineman]

Good price for a used Compadre would be $100-$130. IMO

 

[BarryL]

Already own one its a "Bandito" ( sorry couldnt resist) its the in me but I would like to own a Compadre with the 7 inch coil but they are like Hens teeth hard to locate

 

[BarberBill]

I'm with you, BarryL. I picked up a Bandito II

 

[RELIC_HUNTER]

http://www.findmall.com/addon.php?17,module=embed_images,file_id=105555

 

[BarberBill]

Looks like my Silver Sabre

 

[atomicscott]

There is a guy in the mods forum that is building a Compadre with a GB and sensitivity adjustment as well as switchable coils! I'm so tempted to mod one myself, but I never found out how his worked or even he even finished the project. The Tesoro's are so reliable, I wouldn't be too concerned about voiding the warranty. With adjustable ground balance, it would make a great backup nugget hunter!

 

[machineman]

I am one of the guys doing the Compadre mods. You can see my data on these posts. http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1942952 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1926558,1932120#msg-1932120

 

[atomicscott]

I am one of the guys doing the Compadre mods. You can see my data on these posts. http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1942952 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?17,1926558,1932120#msg-1932120

Hey thanks for the link machineman! I was hoping to get a user's review of one of the GB modded Compadres, but haven't found any yet.

 

[atomicscott]

Jus took a lok at the link. Very cool! I'm starting to drool.

 

[wheatymike]

All metal toggle switch and the price would not have to go up. Done!!! That's all in needs. jmho Wheaty

 

[machineman]

all metal switch would be easy. Its accually a pretty good idea. I may put one on my waterproof compadre. That way I could pinpoint and switch between all metal and disc underwater. I could put in switches for different disc settings also. I will have to think about that.

 

[finnfoto]

I cant say enough about my headphone compadre with the 9x8 coil. I enjoy its performance and its nice being able to hunt in any weather with it. I'm considering adding a 12x10 to another compadre. 12KHZ with the 12x10 would be sweet. especially for relics.