F75 vs Gold Bug DP

[pvtcook]

Well guys Ive ask this one the other forums but Im really studying on this . I bought me a Tesoro Tejon and a Whites MXT. I really dont care for the Whites so Im selling/trading it. Im wanting one of the two machines listed in the subject. I have heard that the Goldbug DP would go head to head w/ the F75 as far as depth. Can anyone verify this that has used both or compared them. I cant find alot of info on the GoldBug DP. I would appreciate any input on this.
Thanks

 

[TerraDigger]

If you want to spend the extra money, the F75LTD would be the 'Killer'. Fantastic depth and extremely versatile for just about any kind of detecting there is. Personally, I think its worth the little extra money.
Hit up some of the FindMall forum sponsors.....see what kind of deal they can make you. They will take good care of you. Their good reputation here is most important to them.

 

[gmanlight]

As for depth the F75 is as deep with 5 inch coil than the GB with 11 in coil .
But the GB at half the price and very easy to use and very quiet to use.

 

[pasttom]

IMHO
The question is what and where will you do most of your hunting and can you factor the price difference? They are both excellent and hard to imagine regretting owning either. As to which one to invest in... I see two basic factors: 1 EMI if you are in city or around power lines think GB DP 2 If you are hunting trash or shallow targets GB DP again. If you are often in an area where you can't put the coil flat and low and/or need more depth go F75 LTD. The power and sensitivity of the F75 comes at the price of EMI noise vulnerability. GB is not as deep, but is excellent in finding targets in trashy ground. Both have fast recovery and very good VDI. Both are light swing all day machines, important for those of us with less than perfect (or aging) bodies. Hard to go wrong!
Tom

 

[TerraDigger]

Keep in mind what Pastor Tom said about depth. The Gold Bugs have less EMI noise, because the are not (reduced sensitivity) as hot as the F75LTD. There is a price to pay for less EMI noise. But on the other hand, there is a price (chattery) for increased depth.

 

[Daniel Tn]

I opted to get my Gold Bug with the 11" coil instead of the 5". I can tell you I was and am a big fan of the F75 and after reading the reviews of the GB I decided to get one.

Well the statement that the F75 with 5" coil is about the same if not better than the GB with 11" coil....absolutely TRUE. The GB I had was horrible on coins for depth. It would only air test a quarter about 9" tops and in ground here was even worse...more like about 6-7 inches in all metal and 4" in disc mode. BUT if a man were after shallow coins and jewelry the GB would be a good contender. On gold jewelry, it will amaze you. On high conductive targets...not so hot.

The F75 is the better all around one and has the capacity to go deeper than any other VLF on the market. Even in bad ground. The deepest civil war bullet we dug with the 75 was nearly 14" in red dirt and that's amazing to me. Battery life is incredible....40+ hours on 4 AAs versus the GB at just around 6-8 actual use hours with a 9 volt.

I traded around a bit and ended up with a T2 LTD...essentially the F75...and I couldn't be happier...well unless it was submersible that's all I can think of to make it better.

 

[pasttom]

Daniel, if I was in Civil War dirt I'd be right there with your choice! In California we don't go as deep and distant. I guess its a good thing they don't 'one size fits all' us at First Texas.
I do think I guy needs a couple different detectors (meaning a half dozen or so) for different demands to do a proper job.
Tom