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Fisher Research Labs Gold Bug 2 Gold Nugget/Electronic Prospecting Metal Detector Combo with 10" and 6.5" Waterproof Searchcoils, 71 kHz Operating Frequency

SKU: FHGB2COMBO MFR: GB2COMBO
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Key Features

  • Unearth gold with the Gold Bug 2 metal detector, designed for serious nugget hunting!
  • Pinpoint function helps locate treasure fast, saving you time and maximizing finds.
  • Discrimination control rejects unwanted metals, focusing your search on valuable targets.
  • Waterproof coil allows searching in shallow water, expanding your treasure hunting locations.
  • High 71 kHz frequency excels at finding small gold, increasing your prospecting success.
  • Adjust frequency settings for optimal performance in varied soil, enhancing detection depth.
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Fisher Research Labs Gold Bug 2 Combo Specifications

  • Recommended for

    Gold Nugget Hunting

  • Frequency

    LF Search: 71.01 kHz

  • Operating Modes

    All Metal Auto-Tune (Normal)
    All Metal Auto-Tune (Audio Boost)
    Iron Discrimination

  • Mineralization Settings

    High Mineral (attenuated, fast Auto-Tune)
    Normal Mineral (fast Auto-Tune)
    Low Mineral (gain boosted, slow Auto-Tune)

  • Ground Adjustment

    Manual, 16-turn, vernier dual-shaft, precision potentiometer

  • Control Housing

    Dust, Moisture Resistant: Yes

  • Audio Output

    Speaker: 2" (5.08cm) Moisture Resistant
    Headphone Jack: 1/4" stereo/mono

  • Manual Threshold Tuning

    Located on rear of housing, effective in All Metal, Auto-Tune Mode

  • Searchcoil Type & Size

    Elliptical, Co-Planar
    10" (25.40cm), 6.5" (16.51cm)

  • Searchcoil Shielding

    100% ESI Coverage

  • Searchcoil Interchangeable

    Yes

  • Searchcoil Waterproof

    Yes

  • Searchcoil Cable Length

    7' (2.13m)

  • Handle-Mount/Hip-Mount Convertible

    Yes

  • Built-in Armrest and Detector Stand

    Yes

  • Batteries

    Type: 2x 9V Transistor
    Life-Carbon Zinc: 10-20 hours
    Life-Alkaline: 25-35 hours
    NiCads: 5-10 hours

  • Length

    Extended: 53" (134.62cm)
    Collapsed: 40" (101.60cm)

  • Weight

    Complete: 2.9 lbs (1.32kg)
    Control Housing: 1.0 lbs (0.45kg)
    Handle and Coil: 1.9 lbs (0.86kg)

  • UPC Code

    089723999372

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About Fisher Research Labs Gold Bug 2 Combo

Under the banner of Fisher, the Gold Bug 2 Gold Nugget/Electronic Prospecting Metal Detector Combo is a revolutionary device designed with the specific purpose of detecting gold nuggets in highly mineralized soil. This advanced model, an evolution of the original Gold Bug, has set a new benchmark in the realm of gold-hunting detectors.

The Gold Bug 2 is not simply a replacement for its predecessor, but a distinct entity boasting a plethora of innovative features. The most notable of these is its ultra-high operating frequency of 71 kHz, which significantly enhances the detector's sensitivity to small gold nuggets. This unique frequency also allows the Gold Bug 2 to operate in close proximity to the original Gold Bug without any interference.

The Gold Bug 2 is equipped with a novel mineralization switch, adjustable for high, normal, and low mineralization ground conditions. This feature enables prospectors to explore areas previously inaccessible due to high ground mineralization or an abundance of hot rocks. While the original Gold Bug is renowned for detecting small nuggets in mineral-rich soil, the Gold Bug 2 redefines standards for nugget size and detection depth under various soil conditions.

Another innovative feature is the iron discrimination mode. In IRON DISC Mode, the detector can identify iron-based trash items like nails and hot rocks before you start digging. This mode is particularly useful in areas littered with trash, allowing you to check a target's iron content.

The Gold Bug 2 also introduces an Audio Boost Mode, designed to amplify the signals of smaller nuggets at greater depths. This feature, already a proven success in the Fisher Gold Bug line of detectors, automatically increases the volume of faint signals without amplifying the volume of larger, shallower targets.

The Gold Bug 2 is user-friendly, with controls for threshold tone, mode selection, sensitivity adjustment, ground rejection, and volume control. It also includes a headphone jack compatible with most mono and stereo headphones with a 1/4-inch plug.

In summary, the Gold Bug 2 Gold Nugget/Electronic Prospecting Metal Detector Combo is a state-of-the-art device, meticulously engineered for the dedicated gold prospector. It combines the successful features of the original Gold Bug with new, innovative technology, making it a standout in the field of gold detection.

Fisher Research Labs Gold Bug 2 Combo Features

  • Dust and moisture resistant control box
  • Removable control housing that mounts on your hip and reduces the weight on your arm
  • Drop-in battery compartments for easy battery replacement
  • An elliptical, 10-inch, shielded searchcoil that's lighter, covers more ground and gets into tighter places than a circular coil
  • 6.5" elliptical searchcoil
  • Lightweight design, only 2.9 lbs. with cushioned armrest and foam-grip handle
  • Built-in detector stand
  • Dual-knob, coarse/fine, manual ground-adjust control
  • Double-locking, fiberglass-reinforced, nylon lower stem
  • Quartz-crystal locked electronics
  • Built-in Fisher quality backed by 80 years of engineering excellence
  • Extreme Sensitivity to Small Gold Nuggets
  • High Precision Dual-Control Ground Balance
  • Iron Disc Mode for Iron & Hot Rock Rejection
  • Deep Target Audio Boost
  • Operating Frequency 71 kHz

Key Features

  • Unearth gold with the Gold Bug 2 metal detector, designed for serious nugget hunting!
  • Pinpoint function helps locate treasure fast, saving you time and maximizing finds.
  • Discrimination control rejects unwanted metals, focusing your search on valuable targets.
  • Waterproof coil allows searching in shallow water, expanding your treasure hunting locations.
  • High 71 kHz frequency excels at finding small gold, increasing your prospecting success.
  • Adjust frequency settings for optimal performance in varied soil, enhancing detection depth.

What's in the box:

  • Fisher Gold Bug 2 Gold Nugget/Electronic Prospecting Metal Detector
  • 10 " Elliptical Searchcoil
  • 6.5 " Elliptical Searchcoil
  • 2x 9V Alkaline Batteries
  • Removable Control Housing
  • Fisher 5 Year Limited Warranty