Minelab Gold Monster 1000 Universal Metal Detector with 2 Search Coils, Waterproof

Very user friendly, easy to use. The GM 1000 has been around for about 9 years and is one of the best VLF detectors on the market, for the price, for finding really small gold nuggets. There are dozens of videos on Youtube on how to use this. Highly recommend viewing those videos, before you buy it, to see if it is right for you. I use this in SoCal placer gold deposits and it definately works for finding gold. You MUST watch the Youtube videos on how to "ground Balance" this in order for it to work properly. Works outstanding, once "ground balanced" which is easy to do. Its is very light and very easy to use.

This is my second "Nice" metal detector and by far the best one I have. Works very well and detects very small objects. I have not found any gold with it yet but I did test it with some very small gold samples. Works amazingly well.

Wanted to save a few bucks so I bought it used, and this thing came brand new! It was an open box but never seen dirt! Great deal! Super sensitive! One of the best nugget shooters for sure, been testing on a tiny chunk of gold, need tweezers to pick it up and it hammers it!

I picked up the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 Universal Metal Detector with 2 Search Coils (waterproof), and it’s one of the best entry-to-mid level gold detectors for serious small nugget hunting. Powered by a high-frequency 45 kHz VLF technology paired with a fast 24-bit signal processor, it delivers outstanding sensitivity to tiny gold flakes and sub-gram nuggets that many other detectors miss. The fully automatic operation makes it incredibly user-friendly — automatic ground tracking, sensitivity, and noise cancel kick in right away, so you spend less time fiddling with settings and more time detecting. It comes with two coils: the larger 10x6" DD for better ground coverage and depth on bigger nuggets, and the compact 5" coil that excels in tight, trashy areas or for pinpointing small pieces. Both coils are fully waterproof, which is great for working wet ground or shallow streams. In real-world use, the Gold Monster runs very smoothly in highly mineralized soils (a known strength of Minelab detectors) with minimal false signals when set properly. The lightweight build (just 2.94 lbs) makes it comfortable for all-day hunts, and the collapsible shaft packs down nicely for transport. Battery life is solid, and the simple interface with iron reject mode and visual discrimination indicators helps separate potential gold from trash effectively. Pros: Exceptional sensitivity to small gold Very easy for beginners while still powerful enough for experienced users Two versatile waterproof coils included Lightweight and well-balanced Cons: Limited depth on larger nuggets compared to high-end PI detectors Can get a bit chatty in extreme hot rocks if pushed to max sensitivity Overall, the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 is a fantastic, no-nonsense gold detector that strikes an excellent balance between performance, simplicity, and value. Whether you’re new to prospecting or a seasoned nugget hunter focused on fine gold, this machine consistently punches above its weight and makes finding gold more accessible and enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Very nice