Vintage Garrett ADS Groundhog

Sheppie22 · May 9, 2014

I have a older Garrett Groundhog that I just sent in to Garrett to have checked out as it works just fine but at times has a scratchy noise coming from the speaker. They called me and said that they could not duplicate the problem and it checked out fine. Tried it out when I got it back and like they said, it works fine but I do occasionally hear that scratchy noise. I am not wanting to sell this detector. I would like to donate to some ones child who would like to learn and get into this fantastic hobby. Please do not reply if it is for yourself. I would really like it to go to someone who has never had a detector and would like to get one. It is by no means up to todays standards but in it's day it was top notch. Found a lot of coins with it. Please pm me if you know of some youngster who fits this bill. I live about 30 minutes east of Cincinnati. Would really like someone to pick it up but if too far I'm sure we can work it out.

Sheppie22

Sheppie22 · May 10, 2014

Detector is gone. Went to Kodiak43351 5 yr. old son. A new detectorist is born.

Kodiak43351 · May 10, 2014

Sheppie22 said:
Detector is gone. Went to Kodiak43351 5 yr. old son. A new detectorist is born.

thanks so much sheppie I'll post pics of him using it when it comes.

John-Edmonton · May 10, 2014

Great deal! Now some one will get some great usage out of it. That detector, even as old as it is, works great compared to today's standards.

Kodiak43351 · May 10, 2014

My son is going to be so excited. He loves going with me. Can't wait to see his face. Thanks again.

Tom_in_CA · May 10, 2014

I had the Groundhog for several years, in about '80, '81, '82. They were great for their time (good when compared to other makers VLF/TR's). However by 1980, they were extremely .... uh ... ."dated". VLF/TR's went the way of the dinasours when motion disc. started to replace them all. Fond memories of those days though

Sheppie22 · May 15, 2014

It's on it way via USPS. Should receive it on Monday. Hope he enjoys it. I did.

Kodiak43351 · May 15, 2014

Thanks so much sheppie I know he will. I'll post pic on this thread of him using it in the field by our house he is going to be so happy. We will take good care of it. Thanks again.

Tnmountains · May 15, 2014

Very Kind of you Sheppie. Great thing you did :thumbsup:

Kodiak43351 · May 17, 2014

Look what came in the mail today

the smile says it all. He wants to go now but it's raining so looks like going to have to wait till tomorrow. Thanks sheppie you made a little boy so happy today.

Sheppie22 · May 17, 2014

Kodiak43351 said:
Look what came in the mail today the smile says it all. He wants to go now but it's raining so looks like going to have to wait till tomorrow. Thanks sheppie you made a little boy so happy today.

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You don't know how happy this picture makes me and to know that I could be a part of it. It just absolutely makes my day. I realize that it is a little to big and heavy for him right now but it is his to call his own. Gotta go get a kleenex right now to wipe away a tear. Give him a big hug for me.

Kodiak43351 · May 17, 2014

Sheppie22 said:
You don't know how happy this picture makes me and to know that I could be a part of it. It just absolutely makes my day. I realize that it is a little to big and heavy for him right now but it is his to call his own. Gotta go get a kleenex right now to wipe away a tear. Give him a big hug for me.

i will sheppie I will help him out he was swinging it in the house with both hands and not having any problems the sun is coming out so may take him out in yard after bit. I leave my detector in house and just watch and help him. Thanks sheppie.

Kodiak43351 · May 24, 2014

This is just for you sheppie. It was a nice day so my son wanted to detect so I went out in our yard with him and this is his first signal and he digs a .45 shell casing at 2". He was so excited. It was a great first target I'm sure it was better than mine.