The Yeller Feller came today. I know, Im a year behind all you trend setters in getting one. I have been on a detecting hiatus for most of that time - only recently resurfacing. So, let me admit that I lag a little... I wont let it happen again
My experience? Experienced. This is not my first detector. My first was a Silver Sabre II, some 13 years ago. Since then I've gone through a 1266X, 2 SSuMaxes, A Golden Sabre II, a GTA 1000, GTA 1250, CXII, Spectrum, Classic III and I probabaly am forgetting something. I currently have a CZ7a Pro, a SSuMax, A Vaquero, a Tiger Shark, a GTP 1350 and now a 250. There is a Classic III at Mr. Bills being modded, too. My favorites are the Tesoro(s) and the 1350. Suffice it to say, I know little bit about detectors.
Now, as to the 250.
It is like new, as advertised. There is not the first scuff on the bottom of the coil. I paid $173.50USD for it. Fair deal. Sweet.
First impressions:
1. Solid. I read griping from some folks that the 250 was flimsy and felt cheap, like it was made of plastic junk. I have to disagree. It has a solid feel to it, a weightiness, that I didn't expect.
2. Lower rod "wobble". The lower rod is a loose, slide fit into the S-handle, since there is no locking collar. Every detector Ive ever owned that went together that way had the same "non-problem" - there is a little wobble at the connection. My first unit, a Silver Sabre II had it, and worked well. I'd like to see a locking collar. I wont cry for lack of one.
3. Functional. In testing on my slab floor, it does good enough, 4-5 inches on a zincer with SENS set at half level. This slab is negatively mineralized, slightly, compared to the usual soils around here. That should be good enough, if previous experience is anything to go by.
4. Complete. Opening the colorful box is fun! 2 Garrett books, an instruction manual, a detector bag, a coin apron, 4 AA batteries AND a set of digiphones were in there. Only thing missing was a trowel!
Im heading out the door to try the 250 within ten minutes, including my functional testing - no kidding.
DISSAPOINTMENTS:
1. No coil cover. I am a devotee of them, I admit, and I would like to have one. I'll have to buy one somewhere. Its not needed, I know, but I want to have one.
2. Unadjustable threshold. I like it LOW, barely perceptable. But that's ME. The THRESH is NOT objectionable, as is, mind you. I guarantee...I'll get used to it.
Thats it. 'Nuff said.
So, Im headed out to try the little Yeller Feller. I'll bring the intructional book in my pocket; I doubt I'll need it.
Charles Garrett, you ROCK!
David
My experience? Experienced. This is not my first detector. My first was a Silver Sabre II, some 13 years ago. Since then I've gone through a 1266X, 2 SSuMaxes, A Golden Sabre II, a GTA 1000, GTA 1250, CXII, Spectrum, Classic III and I probabaly am forgetting something. I currently have a CZ7a Pro, a SSuMax, A Vaquero, a Tiger Shark, a GTP 1350 and now a 250. There is a Classic III at Mr. Bills being modded, too. My favorites are the Tesoro(s) and the 1350. Suffice it to say, I know little bit about detectors.
Now, as to the 250.
It is like new, as advertised. There is not the first scuff on the bottom of the coil. I paid $173.50USD for it. Fair deal. Sweet.
First impressions:
1. Solid. I read griping from some folks that the 250 was flimsy and felt cheap, like it was made of plastic junk. I have to disagree. It has a solid feel to it, a weightiness, that I didn't expect.
2. Lower rod "wobble". The lower rod is a loose, slide fit into the S-handle, since there is no locking collar. Every detector Ive ever owned that went together that way had the same "non-problem" - there is a little wobble at the connection. My first unit, a Silver Sabre II had it, and worked well. I'd like to see a locking collar. I wont cry for lack of one.
3. Functional. In testing on my slab floor, it does good enough, 4-5 inches on a zincer with SENS set at half level. This slab is negatively mineralized, slightly, compared to the usual soils around here. That should be good enough, if previous experience is anything to go by.
4. Complete. Opening the colorful box is fun! 2 Garrett books, an instruction manual, a detector bag, a coin apron, 4 AA batteries AND a set of digiphones were in there. Only thing missing was a trowel!
Im heading out the door to try the 250 within ten minutes, including my functional testing - no kidding.
DISSAPOINTMENTS:
1. No coil cover. I am a devotee of them, I admit, and I would like to have one. I'll have to buy one somewhere. Its not needed, I know, but I want to have one.
2. Unadjustable threshold. I like it LOW, barely perceptable. But that's ME. The THRESH is NOT objectionable, as is, mind you. I guarantee...I'll get used to it.
Thats it. 'Nuff said.
So, Im headed out to try the little Yeller Feller. I'll bring the intructional book in my pocket; I doubt I'll need it.
Charles Garrett, you ROCK!
David