Baby Boomer Machines + update with pic By lb

[larrybass]

Being a bit of an ol' boy now I was just wondering if I was the only one left still using old technology out there in the field? In one of my other hobbies, fishing, I still use many of my old "killer" lures out there to catch fish. They seem to work as well now and in some cases better, than the newer stuff that's all the rage lately,for me at least.

Anything, I've even owned, I've gotten right into, so that I could get to know my equipment, better than the average or next guy. Bikes, fishing reels, motorcycles, detectors, cars, a canoe and an aluminum car topper, cameras, detectors, camcorders and even fishing lures, as well as my PC that I'm typin' this on, all get treated like they are worth a million bucks to me and I just have to know how to get the maximum performance out of them. Been like that since I was a wee kid. A natural curiosity with an unquenchable need to know. You see, once we know stuff, we can even learn to improve on what we know...

Anyway, I am still using a fairly old detector, It's even older than some of the folks on this forum! So, my question is, are there any other "old equipment" users out there, or am I truly the last of my breed? I sure hope I'm NOT the last darned Dinosaur on the freakin' planet. Please folks, tell me I'm not. 8)

The machine that I use, well, I have another one too but that's for another post sometime in '07 , is a Tesoro machine, which of course means Treasure! It's even older than the original Saber line. It's base price put it in the affordable range for this ol' trapper, when I snagged it quick, over two decades ago. Every feature that I needed for my kind of hunting, was on this cool little magic wand. Controls consisted of four knobs, a meter and a handy dandy re-tune switch, right there, under my thumb where it should be. Anyone guessed what it is yet? You win, if you said, Amigo!

Seriously, this machine has paid for itself many, many times over. Tough as nails, VERY hot on silver and goes deeper than I usually like to dig, being a coin-hunter mostly. The solid metallic weight of my little Gifford machine keeps my right arm in pretty decent shape too. For you doubters readin' this or you folks from Missouri I've also had the opportunity to pit my little unit against a few of the bigger guns of different manufacturers on occasion over the years. These peeing contests (sorry ladies) were during friendly hunts with some of my then, good TH'ing buds. I think it's a GUY thing, girls... Let's just say here that I have NEVER been embarrassed by any other companies machine, when me & my pals looked at totals and quality of our hunt results at the end of the day. I know that it sure surprised the lads I was huntin' with every time and that my friends, was really worth something to me...

It just dawned on me that this might be similar to asking if anyone still drives a VW bug Man, am I gettin' old or WHAT!

Anyway, after all that yakkin' in here about this trusty, ol' silver sniffin' Tesoro machine, here's a recent pic of her pretty little self... I sometimes refer lovingly to her, this little princess of mine, as my wee magic ol' Dinosoro. 8) Hope that's not TOO flowery for all you tougher menfolk out there. I presently live alone you see, so us older gentlemen have to have some kinda girl in our lives. You know, I guess maybe because she began to pay me back immediately after sweeping her coil in the first and handiest park in my town, I fell deeply in LOVE with this sweet little lady. Yup, yup and just to clear up any possible future doubts if they ain't clear now, I only falls in Love wif da women folk 8) So, I sure hope that makes sense to everyone? Here's to my kool ol' Lady, folks!

Cheeerrrsss!

O.K. I'm done. So NOW it's your turn.

Tell us the scoop, do YOU use any of that cool ol' stuff to seek your treasures? Or, do most of you just go with the flow and swing what is all the rage?

lb

... still swingin' even after all these years.


LB


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[warsawdaddy]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

Hey,Larry - Great website and links.I've bookmarked it!

 

[WisconsinRod]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

Larry, I still have an old style metal detector it is a Garrett master hunter CX. I've had it for about 10 years and is very relieable. I've found lots of coins with it, but thinking of getting another newer one. Maybe a gold detector. The CX still does a great job though, I'll never part with it.

Rod

 

[kevino1960]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

Larry I own a Fisher 1265-X, got it at a yard sale for $20 (plus a bedframe and an American-Vermont nut driver set). It works great and will detect clad and iron DEEP. But it won't go in the water so I got a Tesoro Tiger Shark for that, but I still like my Fisher.

 

[dahut]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

I dont have any old stuff now. I used to use an old blue Whites Coinmaster and I recently parted with a Garrett CXII. Nope, all my stuff is newer.

 

[Willy]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

I've got an old Compass X-100 Challenger that will still out-hunt most detectors made today. The only problem with it is that it's not lightweight. Still, anyone comes after me and, lacking any alternative, I'll smack him into the next century with this manly machine. Try that with one of your lightweight girly wands, eh? ..Willy.

 

[Sandman]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

Use any old stuff indeed! I use old stuff all the time, mainly I am old stuff. I wish I still had my first detector, but I still have my Garrett ADS-7. That's as old as I still have that works.

 

[ernie]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

i still have some of the older garrets and some older tesoros.i just sold the original silver saber and silver saber plus.i still have two silver saber 11 a sidewinder and a few others.i started detecting in 1972 and had a lot of machines in my time.i like the older machines they seem to run a lot smoother than my newer ones there has been very little improvements over the years as i see it machines are a lot lighter and use less batteries but depth around here is about the same with the older and newer machines the soil is good here.i know it is different in other places.i mainly use a cortes now.it is very sensitive and i sometimes get a lot of electrial interference i just bough an ace 250 but will have to wait until spring to try it.i still like playing with the older ones and hope my old bones can go a few more years.
happy hunting
ernie

 

[WisconsinRod]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

As I said in an earler post that i've had my garrett CX for about 10 years and I know it doesn't detect as deep as the newer detectors. Over the years of detecting with it i've really become use to using it and knowing most of the sounds it makes as it passes over the treasurer or junk under the coil. With that said though it is a never ending learning process of using a detector even with the same one for 10 years I learn something new each time I go out in the fields and parks to detect. So me and my old detector will continue to learn together and maybe sometime soon I'll start learning the bells and whistles of a new detector.

Rod

 

[gold fish]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

I use a cortez, I just started MDing so I figured I'd go with a solid, well-priced newer machine. I'm happy so far, besides, it can be hard to find those antiques in good shape

 

[larrybass]

Re: Baby Boomer Machines?!

Wow boys, Thanks for all the great feedback! Ernie, not to worry, those ol' bones are well trained and conditioned to bend and squat, kneel, walk and spend hours standing up, doing the metal detecting thing after all these years. They have NO idea how old they are and as long as you eat healthy, make sure you get in a good portion of laying out flat every night, you've got a pretty good chance of MD'ing into yer 80's! That's quite an arsenal of kool machines you've got there too. I totally agree with your comments about depth for old and new machines! 8) I once used a Silver SaberII for about a week and did pretty well with it. Then, just as I was starting to get used to it and liking it, my buddy came back from vacation and I had to give it back to him so he could get out and dig some stuff himself.

Hey Rod_60, One of my buds still uses his old Garrett too and does very well with it. It's a bit heavy and loves batteries, but he finds a whack of neat stuff with it still. You and I definately agree on the idea that you never totally know your machine and every time out, is like a whole new and different learning experience! Bang On brother!

Sandman, you crack me up! We are only as old as we feel my friend. If there's a will, there's a way! When you start losing the desire to get out so you can get down and dirty, then and only then, you can stay in bed designing plan for a pine box! Keep that ADS-7 sweepin' friend. That's partly what's been keepin' us going up to this point...

Yo Willy, you hit the nail right on the head buddy! The whole outside case of my trusy old machine is made of pretty solid metal and I, Pitty the fool, who wants to try and grab My cash! Ya know buddy, at one time, way back when, I dreamed of owning the very same, exact kool machine, that you're still running right now! 8) So yes, I most certainly believe your statement (similar to mine) about, out hunting a lot of the guys with the fancy, wancy, newer (more costly) machines. I've done it with my little dino on a number of occassions too friend, just to prove that I wasn't blowin' smoke! Sure does shock those lads though, especially if they are quite young and cocky and don't know much about just how Kool some of the ol' boys like You & me can be.

Kevino1960, talk about a major treasure find! Man, what a super deal! 8) Although they do love iron the 1265-X IS a deep seeking machine to be sure and to get it for that kind of bread is just awesome. I would have grabbed that sucker quick too!

Thanx Warsawdaddy, for the nice compliament about my wee website! 8) Hope it entertains ya a little more in the future. Keep swingin' your (newer I suppose) detector, it's a big (secret) part of what's keepin' us all young!

Mr. Goldfish, O.K. so you didn't choose an antique unit, at least you're using a Tesoro, even if it is a bit of a newer model. You probably couldn't have picked a better "first timer" machine. I know a little about the Cortez, It Rocks!

Dahut buddy, So you're into the new age stuff are you? That's kool too! I guess you must be a baby boomer though, right? At least we have that in common so far and that's a good thing!

Thanx again lads for communicating with this baby boomin' Canadian Treasure Hunter! Much appreciated boys!

Ya'll have a big one now...

 

[drygulch]

I used to have and old Relco mid 60's now the oldest I got is a 25 year old Garrett that still works. Don't drive a VW but I do drive a Desoto 5 days a week 125 miles a day.

 

[larrybass]

Howdy there DryGultch, and welcome aboard the TNet xpress! Another oldey goldey green giant user! My best friend, and detecting buddy Big Bruce, still swings a Garrett, so I know their cool! Is it one of the ADS's? They came out around 1982 with the ADS III maybe. Is that the one you use? Wow, super cool ride! What year is she/he? What's the old odo readin'?

Oh hey Ernie, great thread there buddy! Thanx for that. I think it's really neat how you've stuck with the 2 best brands of detectors in the industry, all these years too! 8) Any Model info?

lb

 

[Casull]

Drygulch, what model is that old Garrett's? I have an ADS III that is nearly that old. Haven't used it (or MDed) in about ten years, but thinking about getting back into it as soon as it warms up here. I'm new here guys and would appreciate your thoughts on my old machine. Not sure if I want to spend money on a new one until I see how the old one's working and if I will stick to it. I paid something like $450 for it about 22 or 23 years ago, and also bought a two-box Bloodhound attachment at that time (which I still haven't used).

 

[ernie]

well some of the older models i have are an orion rocket stage two.it was made by newmans electronics in Ohio.after willson and newman dissolved their partnership.they made the daytona ranger models in the eighties if i recall the years right.three Orion's were built stage 1 fixed ground balance no pinpoint mode just sensitivity and disc setting.stage two added a pinpoint mode.stage 3 added manual ground balance.they are gold in color and use three nine volt batteries,an eight inch coil was standered.you can still find a field test on the stage two on lost treasures.newman went out of business a few years after making them.i still have mine and its a great coin machine although i do not use it that much.one interesting thing about them is they did not have a battery test on them.i guess thats enough rambling for now.hpoe this is what you wanted happy hunting
ernie

 

[drygulch]

The Desoto is a 1949 2 door coupe, speedo says 47,000. Made one 1200 mile trip in it and drive it 125 miles 5 days a week. As for the Garrett It's one of the very first cx's to come out. I also have a fisher CZ7 and a Minelab Explorer ll. The Explorer is an awesome machine
DRYGULCH

 

[larrybass]

Welcome to Treasure Net Forums Casull! I'd be tempted to put a brand spanking new set of batteries in 'er and firing that puppy right up! Next, I'd be stepping into the closest park for about an hour or two!

That'll bring back a s_itload of kool memories of wonderful days and times gone by, flooding back into yer brain. It's like a damned time machine! 8) The sounds will almost sound familiar to ya again within a few minutes. If God's on yer side, ya might even uncover a piece of silver out there and if that don't convince you to GET BACK into this fabulous hobby/sport/exercise, then my friend, nothing will. That $450 wasn't an expediture, it was an investment back then, for just such a time as to-day. High quality electronics waits for you to find the time and desire to score some Treasure...Give 'er. 8)

That is just Awesome Drygultch! 8) Man, it looks better than me and has less miles on it than I have, and we're nearly the same age. Is it like, a three speed, on the column or maybe one of the first slick Auto-matic trannys? When did You buy it? From a friend? Not New, right?! It's a VERY Kool and rare ride. A REAL Treasure, to be sure!

Hey Ernie, that's what we wanted, Ya! Thanx buddyman! I remember back then, Wilson making a pair of very strong, smart discriminating and very light-weight units called the Usika and the Chief, I believe, just about the same time as your machine. Wish I had one of those tough little boys to-day even. I hope you make it out more often this year my friend. As I may have said before, somewhere in here, Detecting is a hobby that keeps us mentally and physically, youngish! 8) Please Do not give up MD'ing too easily, for your own sake.


lb

 

[Hoosier Kingfisher]

Still have my first detector: Garrett Groundhog. Bought it new. Still works...... Old stuff is good.....

 

[CORY IN FLA]

i still brake out my old white coinmaster 6000D now and then !!

 

[larrybass]

Once again boys, Thanx for the great replies to this post. It's kinda neat to me anyway how not a single (or married) woman, has posted here. Hmmm. Is it something about them not liking to reveal their age or whatever or are all the gals here in TNet land just new to this great sport/art/hobby? Anywho, just a thought.

HoosierK, I totally Love yer, Old stuff is good, statement! 8) You are SO bang on the money dude! Oh ya, the Ground Hog was one of the machines that one of my treasure buds (now deceased) was using when we tested their capabilities on the front and side lawn of an 1862 Public School a mile or three from my place. I remember we were pretty well neck and neck for the entire hunt. Nothing but praise for yer Hog from this scribe. Hope ya get out lots this year and dig a pile of goodies.

Cory, Yer 6000D is a Classic my friend. I'd wager that more coins have been found with that machine, than two or three other detector companies units. Hey, the legendary Jimmy Sierra, loved 'em and that can't be a bad thing.

Anyone else lurkin' in here, too shy to hint at your age, perhaps? Never be embarrassed by your age, or looks, for that matter. Ever! 8)

Have a good one!

LarryB

P.S. By the way Ernie, Congrats on being the first poster in here for 2007! Oh and Sandman, Thanx and Congrats to you Sir for being the last poster of 2006 to enter your kool little blurb in this thread ol' bud. Hope '07 is treatin' you well...