Steve or others with experience

[Rebel1]

I have both a Gold Bug Pro and just recently got an AT Gold as well, I keep hearing how the GB is far better than the AT for nugget hunting. My question is Why? They both run at about the same freq, 18Khz and 19Khz. They both have an All metal mode and threshold. They both have a disc. mode as well for coins and relics. The AT also has the adjustable ground balance window and iron audio and can be used in the water without having to worry about getting it wet. So What makes the GB better. Or is it really in the real world? Appreciate any factual reasons from those who have used both on nuggets. Thanks

 

[au79]

One kHz is something bigger than you might imagine. It gives the edge over the ATG. That's the big difference, at least for small gold and the GB is for small gold. At least in my way of thinking.

 

[steve herschbach]

Actually a difference of 1 kHz is nothing. I am not one of those making the claims you are talking about so I can't answer your question. I can find gold about as well with either. Since you own both it would seem you are in a pretty good position to use them both and see which works best for you.

Most prospectors do not need a waterproof detector and so most would probably pass on the AT Gold for that reason alone. The underwater coil and headphone connectors are a pain if you do not need them. A lot of people also complain about the tiny display numbers.

 

[Rebel1]

Steve, thanks for the answer. I have tried the GB Pro a couple times but i am in an area of not many nuggets and lots of fine gold. But there are nuggets to be had i am sure. But having little experience nugget hunting i was just wondering. I do use the detector in shallow streams and i am afraid of the GB getting knocked in and ruining it where the AT would be fine. But thanks again. I guess i need to get my hiney out more and give them both a try. Take care