Minelab GPX6000

Minelab GPX6000 metal detector was introduced April 2021 in Australia and the initial Post we made about the detector is included below. 

Here is our latest impressions and review.

Minelab GPX6000 - Our Latest Review

In A Nutshell - Our Experience with the GPX 6000.

 Now We Can Endorse it.

As you know we do not get kickbacks, commissions sell products (except those we create ourselves) or endorse any product unless WE buy it and WE test it.

Initially the GPX6000 was  MAJOR disappointment;

I have to tell you that when I finally got the money together to buy a GPX6000 last August and travelled to our mining lease in Sandstone I had great anticipation and thoughts of a Bonanza of gold.

Instead I got, noise, interference and out-detected by a GPX4500 - I was pretty annoyed.

In fact I videoed the 6000 and my attempts to quieten it down and was going to put a scathing review of it on the website but decided to get the coil checked first. (that's me above and I was pretty unhappy at the time about the performance of the 6000)

The coil was a dud - Minelab never explained what the problem was but replaced it.

 I have since tested  the GPX 6000  again and even though I bought a new Nuggetfinder Zed Coil for the GPZ7000 on the same trip, the 7000 remained in its bag due to the excellent performance of the 6000.

Suddenly the 6000 was quiet and even though both my hearing aids died during the trip, I could clearly hear the signals with the 6000 Headphones.

...and boy it did find the gold.

Small, big, loud, clear, deep small bits you name it.

Even found gold in previous GPZ7000 holes that that machine had missed.

So we are now fans - BUT  A WARNING - if your GPX6000 is noisy get the coil checked it could be faulty - we have heard reports of coils being faulty so get them checked if very noisy.

ALSO be prepared to kick aside every bit of Banded Iron, magnetite or hotrocks because it finds then in copious numbers as well!!!!

AND be prepared to dig extremely small targets - because it will find them!

Would I Buy a GPX 6000?...

This is a question that YOU need to answer based on your budget, the amount of time you will use the detector in the field, your physical capacity and other factors.

See this page for some help on how to select a Metal detector for finding gold nuggets that is good for you based on your criteria.

https://www.gold-prospecting-wa.com/compare-metal-detectors.html

However, given the number of people detecting for gold at the regularly hammered areas and the GPX 6000 machine resale value,  I think the GPX6000 gives you the best chance to find gold - so it is worth buying if you can afford it.

BUT - Hire and try it before you buy.

...Bill

Minelab GPX6000 Introduction

Please note that we do not sell Minelab detectors nor have we tested a Minelab GPX 6000, so these links are provided for information only

NOT as a recommendation to buy!!.

Here is a link to Minelab training page with training videos and further information Minelab GPX6000 page .

Minelab GPX6000 Manual

Here is a link to the Minelab GPX6000 Manual

Minelab GPX 6000 Cost

The GPX6000  detector will cost you around $7999 Aud in Australia.

That is only $1500 less than the GPZ7000

Minelab GPX6000 - What's in the Box?

Specifications of the Minelab GPX6000

Search Modes - (Ground Type) Difficult (default) / Normal

Double-D Modes - EMI Cancel (default) / Conductive Ground Cancel

Ground Balance - Auto / Manual (quick-Trak)

Noise Cancel - Auto

Sensitivity - Manual (levels 1-10) / Auto (level 11) / Auto* (level 12)

Threshold Tone - On /Off

Volume - 5 levels

Length Extended - 145 cm (57 in)

Length Collapsed - 76 cm (30 in)

Weight - 2.1 kg

Display - Monochrome LCD with backlight

Audio Output - In-built loudspeaker, Wired 3.5 mm (V) headphones

Bluetooth wireless audio (Low Latency)

Supplied Headphones - ML 100 wireless headphones

Supplied Batteries - Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 5833 mAh

Operating Temperature Range  - minus10degC to +50degC 

Storage Temperature Range - Minus 20degC to +70degC 

Will We Be Buying and Testing the Minelab GPX6000

You know what, Udo and I are still deciding whether we can actually afford another machine.

We already have 5, GPX5000's, a GPZ7000, 2 SDC2300's, A CTX 3030, Eureka,  Equinox, Gold Monster and Garrett ATX - mostly to teach and show at our training seminars.

Well, we did buy one, at $7999 with the loss in revenue over the past year with Covid that was a significant cost to the business. See our review earlier in this page

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