I am prepared to finish out my career with Jurassic Park era detectors.....

[Big Digger]

I just got started in the hobby a couple of years ago thanks to Bryce. He got my friend Dave hooked on it...then got me as well. Dave and I both bought brand new SE's with the pro coil. I might pick up a new one and set it back just not sure yet. I have no problem buying and using whatever works best for me and right now I love the SE.

 

[Big Fang Coin Biter]

Impressive arsenal there Bryce!

I bought a nice Explorer II for backup when I modified my other Explorer II. I couldn't stand to take apart one without having another, just in case. Both have the Sun Ray Probe. Thankfully the mods came out nice, and it still worked! I have two std 10.5" coils, the Pro Coil, 5" and 8" Sun Ray coils.

I can't believe the Explorer series production has come and gone. Dang! It was a great machine.

Who wants to pay $500 to $1200 more for a ML that works comparably?? Good effin' Lord!

It is their business, and I hope they are making wise decisions.

HH - BF

 

[dirt doctor]

Quite a lineup there Bryce , I would say you are stocked up well .

Good to hear you picked yourself up another EX2 Big Fang . I did the same and also stocked up on a few different coils while people were selling stuff off to get the CTX's . Along with the Explorer 2 and an SE I have a couple of detectors of other brands that I also use and like . I'm getting up there in years so I'm thinking I probably have more than enough equipment to last til' my detecting days are over .

A toast to the Explorer a true oldie but goodie !!

 

[HaroldILL.]

I currently have an E-trac with the stock pro coil,x-8 which I use most the time and x-5. I also have a Tom tuned CZ-3D I will never part with as I found my oldest coin to date with it a 1816 Large cent about 10'' on edge! And since I love CZ's,I just picked up a CZ-7 a Pro as The older 7a Pro can be run a little hotter than most digital CZ's in my area. And I got a smokin' deal on a like new one from the original owner! And the little 5'' CZ hockey puck for the trash. I had some of the bigger CZ coils before my shoulder issues so I sold them. Don't really need them with CZ's any ways as they are plenty hot with the stock 8''!

 

[wpaxt]

Bryce,

My Etrac for inland and my Explorer II for the beach is all I need (and have left!). Wouldn't mind picking up an Excal one of these days.

Why Minelab is discontinuing the Explorer but keeping the Safari & X-Terra is beyond me.

Always enjoy your posts, buddy. And now I'm really envious of your detector arsenal!

Bill

 

[Dave-IL]

Until my used one falls apart...this is staying in the box

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[davect70]

I started off with the musketeer advantage then the Quattro,se then the e-trac but always keep the se in the truck its been very good to me

 

[Coilfisher]

Sorry Bryce, I never saw you post anything found with your CZ-70 (as you say you still use it).
I would love to hear your evaluation of that machine.

 

[Chris(SoCenWI)]

Bryce,

That is quite the collection. Ever see the album cover for Pink Floyd's Umma Gumma?

I just saw a couple of Coin Hustlers sell on ebay for about what I paid for mine in the mid-seventies. Think I started detecting at age 12 or 13 and I'm a 1963 child myself. Not sure that detector is supposed to have the magical see through iron that some attribute to early Compass models. Also have a Compass Coin Magnum in pieces that I need to reassemble. Otherwise just the original Explorer XS. Bought a F-75 a few years later because of the quicker response but found in trash not having the 2-D display like the Explorer ended up digging much more junk.

Chris

 

[silverfix]

This post is great. I have an explorer 2 and an SE and they arent going anywhere. I will be open for a performance upgrade over the years too. I love seeing what everyone uses.

 

[Hotcz70]

"Umma Gumma"....1969-1970 or so?

I know of a few fellers who still find just as much if not more than the rest of us with their trusty XS's.

That was a great machine...and still is.