ghosthunter57
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Any word on the Cazador???
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Cazador
- Thread starter ghosthunter57
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Mike Hillis
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Its getting a new paint job
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Mike
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Mike
I don't see them coming out with anything new no matter what was said 2 years ago. Shoot we can't even get a comment from someone that works for the company like some of the other forums do. Saw a post that said Rusty will be retiring soon, so that will take care of getting a machine repaired. My 2c if you want a new detector look somewhere else. If your into beep and dig maybe a Vista Warrior, want something with a screen several companies have new machines out now or new ones on the way.
I think the whole Cazador design concept has been laid to rest, so to speak, and we ought to just get out and enjoy any good Tesoro we have or can acquire. I don't ask for or expect anything new from Tesoro until it is actually a finished offering and released to the general public. We know that Tesoro hasn't been and likely isn't going to be one of the major design manufacturers, and shouldn't expect it to happen. Not unless substantial funds come along to acquire the design engineer and other product development, as well as marketing to build the Tesoro brand dealer base.
The last 20-25 years has seen a very rapid-pace growth in electronic designs with lighter weight models being the norm, sporting all sorts of visual and audio features and functions, and more developed digital circuitry engineering. Let's face it, Tesoro isn't there in the design field, and they are far short in the modern TID and VDI display and Tone ID market. They have lost a lot of dealers in the recent decade or so, so I think it best that we all just sit back and make use of what works.
Not fuss about models they might think about making or names that have been bounced around, but instead look at what they have offered and currently provide us. Tesoro makes very good working detectors for certain niches of the market. I have several brands and models, but my Tesoro's lead-the-pack when it comes to providing the best performance in dense iron nail infested sites which is what I look for and hunt the most. I have for many decades now and nothing matches a Tesoro, ... fact. A few newer offerings might come close, but only close, not quite enough to match or better a good Tesoro with the right coil for the task.
If somebody wants a new detector with different features than what Tesoro currently offers, there are plenty on the market to shop from. But if you want Tesoro performance, and the strength that Tesoro has really had in their favor since mid-'83, get one for how well they respond and quickly recover in any dense iron littered site. Their light and handy feel and balance, and their durability. I have had, seen and heard of more glitches and failures with so many modern detectors, where most Tesoro models have been pretty glitch-free, and perform almost forever with out any failures or need for service.
If you're like me you can have an older Tesoro model or two or more of them, or get a newer and currently offered unit like an Outlaw or Vaquero or ???, and you will have a detector that is proven, holds up well, has a good assortment of available search coils, and will excel in most typical detecting scenarios. Use what we have, and forget about models that haven't been, or likely never will be, brought to the market.
Just my opinions, and remember they come from a Tesoro fan of 32½ years who owns and uses more Tesoro's than any other brand in his arsenal ... because they work. Simple!
Monte
The last 20-25 years has seen a very rapid-pace growth in electronic designs with lighter weight models being the norm, sporting all sorts of visual and audio features and functions, and more developed digital circuitry engineering. Let's face it, Tesoro isn't there in the design field, and they are far short in the modern TID and VDI display and Tone ID market. They have lost a lot of dealers in the recent decade or so, so I think it best that we all just sit back and make use of what works.
Not fuss about models they might think about making or names that have been bounced around, but instead look at what they have offered and currently provide us. Tesoro makes very good working detectors for certain niches of the market. I have several brands and models, but my Tesoro's lead-the-pack when it comes to providing the best performance in dense iron nail infested sites which is what I look for and hunt the most. I have for many decades now and nothing matches a Tesoro, ... fact. A few newer offerings might come close, but only close, not quite enough to match or better a good Tesoro with the right coil for the task.
If somebody wants a new detector with different features than what Tesoro currently offers, there are plenty on the market to shop from. But if you want Tesoro performance, and the strength that Tesoro has really had in their favor since mid-'83, get one for how well they respond and quickly recover in any dense iron littered site. Their light and handy feel and balance, and their durability. I have had, seen and heard of more glitches and failures with so many modern detectors, where most Tesoro models have been pretty glitch-free, and perform almost forever with out any failures or need for service.
If you're like me you can have an older Tesoro model or two or more of them, or get a newer and currently offered unit like an Outlaw or Vaquero or ???, and you will have a detector that is proven, holds up well, has a good assortment of available search coils, and will excel in most typical detecting scenarios. Use what we have, and forget about models that haven't been, or likely never will be, brought to the market.
Just my opinions, and remember they come from a Tesoro fan of 32½ years who owns and uses more Tesoro's than any other brand in his arsenal ... because they work. Simple!
Monte
BarberBill
New member
What Monte said!
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I knew a girl called Caz once or maybe that was in one of my dreams 
cant remember was that long ago , sort of like this machine I totally forgot about it 
cant miss what you haven't had so no dramas with me I don't care what they do or don't do 
not my problem.
not gunna waste my time writing too much as it will all be gone soon
AJ
cant remember was that long ago , sort of like this machine I totally forgot about it cant miss what you haven't had so no dramas with me I don't care what they do or don't do not my problem.not gunna waste my time writing too much as it will all be gone soon
AJ
Nauti
Well-known member
Tesoros biggest problem is the simplicity of their machines.Simple looking machines are'nt in vogue as people are drawn to the flashy looks of the latest whizz bang offerings from other manufacturers.
We have a company over here called C Scope which produce machines like the tesoro range......they are simple machines that do a good job but they just don't look that flashy compared to the latest offerings with screens,built in flash lights and vibrating handles etc.
Unfortunately,these days people think that the latest technology is going to increase their finds and the more features a detector has,the more appealing it becomes.The likes of tesoro and c scope make simple,reliable machines that do a great job, but i'm afraid eventually this will be their downfall......they need to be more appealing to the techno freaks out there.
Like Monte says,it's just better to get on with it and enjoy what machines are available from tesoro as they still compete well with the latest high tech offerings from other manufacturers.
We have a company over here called C Scope which produce machines like the tesoro range......they are simple machines that do a good job but they just don't look that flashy compared to the latest offerings with screens,built in flash lights and vibrating handles etc.
Unfortunately,these days people think that the latest technology is going to increase their finds and the more features a detector has,the more appealing it becomes.The likes of tesoro and c scope make simple,reliable machines that do a great job, but i'm afraid eventually this will be their downfall......they need to be more appealing to the techno freaks out there.
Like Monte says,it's just better to get on with it and enjoy what machines are available from tesoro as they still compete well with the latest high tech offerings from other manufacturers.
Sven
Well-known member
"people are drawn to the flashy looks of the latest whizz bang offerings from other manufacturers."
Look at the world today, every where you look its push this button, push that button, scroll thru menus and push some more buttons.
The kids these days have their heads down, eyes glued to their cellphones and pushing buttons. I don't even think they know what a dial or
a toggle switch is or do. Ask them what analog meter is, "..oh, isn't that something like a windshield wiper to keep a silly little plastic cover clean..."
Good thing there's a lot of older folk who appreciate knobs and switches and analog meters. Once we are gone........kids are going to find our Tesoros and think
they were used to listen to radio stations or contact people in outer space.
Tesoros are simple but, get the job done most of the time for almost everyone that buys one.
Look at the world today, every where you look its push this button, push that button, scroll thru menus and push some more buttons.
The kids these days have their heads down, eyes glued to their cellphones and pushing buttons. I don't even think they know what a dial or
a toggle switch is or do. Ask them what analog meter is, "..oh, isn't that something like a windshield wiper to keep a silly little plastic cover clean..."
Good thing there's a lot of older folk who appreciate knobs and switches and analog meters. Once we are gone........kids are going to find our Tesoros and think
they were used to listen to radio stations or contact people in outer space.
Tesoros are simple but, get the job done most of the time for almost everyone that buys one.
Kapok said:
I remember I started out with a Bounty Hunter 202 and when I got my first Tesoro which was a Silver µmax I thought I had died and gone to heaven it was the start of a Love relationship. through the yrs moved up to the Tejon even bought many of the older units . they were all great , but like others stated I bought into the bells and whistles of other detectors . We all do and even if you want to say you haven't I think you are trying to fool yourself. I have bought sold traded through many yrs and still find myself going back to the older units . I have an AT pro and really like it also have a Shadow X2 that I will say has found more Silver than the pro and I know its because I have used it so much that I know the tones of the targets . With that being said I was looking forward to a new unit from Tesoro but like others said they don't keep up with the public and stay in touch with their fans to keep them updated on their products which has become their downfall and its a shame as they do have quality detectors they just don't have quality public relations people. I am not bashing Tesoro as like I stated I will always own a Tesoro until I am unable to swing a detector . Also when Rusty retires have no dought Tesoro will slowly fade away so if you are smart you will latch on to an oldie even if no warranty is available it will still last if taken care of JMHO
Kapok
Active member
Innovate or die. That's the mantra in business these days. Even though Tesoro has a stable of solid performers (and I love them), I still think there's room for innovation within their platform. They cannot survive on the hope that these same detectors will sustain them in the future. They must have something new to offer or they'll go the way of Compass, D-Tex, etc.