If you use a GTP or GTI machine, what tone # do you set it on?:garrett:

[bearkat4160]

And which tone number is your favorite? Or do most of you's just use it on the default tone setting? I think is # 3.

After I've been using the Scorpion awhile and the Infinium ALOT. I just love the tones of those machines. So back to my GTI 2500 I always have adjusted the tones on it to please my ears. I wondered why I did this.

I realized after using the ANOLOG Scorpion machine that the tone is pleasant to me, because it is analog. The tones on the GTI-GTP are digital tones which can be harsh sounding after awhile, especially in all metal.

So for years my favorite tone # on the 2500 was set at 9. I might adjust it but it always went back to 9. But lately I have set it on 10.5 which is very high and the high tone is the same as the high tone on the Infinium.

But this digital tone in all metal, which i use mostly, gets on my nerves after a while, so I tried 6, and it is very pleasant and sounds more analog. The tones in disc mode are so short it doesnt bother me as much.

I use the all metal mode so much maybe that is why I do this. Also because the ground here in Oregon is hotter than in Georgia is maybe also why I notice it more because it is more chatty.

How about you's out there? Do you do the same adjustments? There are many tone settings, I think it a great feature on these machines.

Ahhhh, a new year, and a new tone.

Alan

 

[Oakman404]

I have never played with mine on my GTP, I just checked and mine is set at #3, I assume is factory setting.

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yeah just think you'll have a whole new year to play with tones and pick one of your choice.

Bill

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

I played around with it and ended up at 3.
Mick Evans.

 

[Elroy]

Hi Mick from Dubbo, Yes it's really me, Elroy..lol
As for the tone I'm not sure what number it is, but I've left it at the factory settings, I've experimented with others, but prefer the factory.

 

[bob1350]

Mine is also still at 3 -
Bob

 

[bearkat4160]

I was playing around with my Scorpion and 2500 today after yesterday finding some really tiny items (bb's and lead pellets) at a Oregon gold mine with my Scorp. Today I noticed that if the GTI 2500 is set on tone # 8.5 it is equal to the tone that is set standard for the Scorpion.

Also the 2500 with the stock coil (ROUND 9.5) is equal to the sensitivity of the Scorp with its stock coil (DD 5x10). The 2500 with the same 5x10 DD, can not match the Scorp for its sensitivity.

Alan

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

Hey Elroy!
Welcome aboard. Glad to see you come over. You'll find it's a great forum for Garrett machines.
Mick Evans.

 

[Elroy]

Thanks Mick in Dubbo, Werewolf put me onto it, just got to get use to this big forum....WOW!!!