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DeepTech

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Hi guys, I'm not a very active member but I am looking to buy my first and possibly my only detector. I'm on disability and I need something to occupy my time. I've been following the threads about the compadre (Tabdog) and many others. I thought for a beginner that the compadre would be the best way for me to start detecting and experience some success. Right now, this model is admittedly about all I can afford. Do you guys think I'm doing the right thing. All the different models is very confusing. Help!!!
 
Larry

I think the Compadre would be an ideal starter detector and it will be a good detector as you get more experienced too. These detectors are light (2lbs) and simple to operate, turn on and go.

I have been trying out an Amigo ll which is an older version of the Compadre with the same circuitry, these detector are very sensitive to small gold and gold chains.

And the brand new price is'nt bad either at $151 shipped from a dealer. These detectors have a resale value, used, around $100 shipped, so you might as well buy new from a forum sponser.

Tabdog, a former forum member had great success with his Compadre only because he used his every chance he got, and became very in 'tune' with his detector. Good luck on your future detecting!

Randy
 
Thanks for the input Randy. Every thing I've read about Compadre seemed too good to be true. Simplicity and proficiency. What more can you want? I'm sold.
 
The Compadre is no slouch of a detector just because of the price point. I been detecting for years, have several detectors, and enjoy the Compadre. It's light, simplistic, and effective.
It may or may not fit the needs for someone as a starter machine - only the user needs to first determine what kind of detecting they are interested and will be doing, then determine what detectors may fit their needs and boil it down from there. Some want a screen while other don't etc. Each user is different - I have seen some overwhelmed with detectors with a load of bells & whistles that cause confusion, then suddenly improve when you put a simplistic detector in they're hands.
Nothing wrong starting basic and working up - I don't always see a basic detector a handicap. I keep grabbing and using them as much as my high end detectors. Some of them can work and work well for some folks. The Compadre is one of my favorites.
One thing I use or want when it comes to headphones, is quality. The basics don't give me the audio quality and comfort that fits my needs.
If you have a detecting club you can go to, you can get a lot of interaction hands on.
 
Larry,

Yes, the Compadre is an excellent choice. Don't let the low price or the lack of bells and whistles fool you. This deteror may not be depth monster, but it will hit up to 6", which is where you find most targets anyway. If you re on disability, you probably don't want to be retrieving targets any deeper than that.

It is also very strong on small gold, but to get gold, you need to run with your discrimination set as low as you can stand, as is true with any metal detector.

It has a very quick recovery time on targets, which is excellent, and the 5.75" coil works beautifully in trashy areas.

The Compadre is my favorite of all my detectors. I have the most fun and made the most finds with it.

I do not think you will be sorry.
 
if you use it enough you can't help but get good on it...you'll know when it's time to upgrade to a higher end detector - when you count the coins and jewelry and find you have enough to buy one from what you've found! if you're not using it that much you probably wouldn't use a higher end unit that much either.
 
here's a piece I copied out of one of Sven's recent posts. i didn't copy the whole paragraph. there's nothing like really learning a detector. i've got 2 and spent way over 100 hours on each (ACE 250 and Vaquero) and they're both great and work for me!

Posted by: Sven

Just thinking to myself. Many new machine owners don't take the time to learn the language, they sell them off shortly after buying them. It may not perform as others have posted.....they never learn it. So they buy another make, model and repeat the same ordeal.........for these people the LCD ID machines excel. They may pass up a lot of goodies re-lying on the ID...that's ok.
We'll come along afterwards and take them home with us.

I think it takes me about 100 hours with a machine digging tons of junk and goodies before I get a good feel what my machine is saying.
 
Great info!
 
I started with a Compadre and as others have mentioned it's a great machine for the price. The only thing different I'll offer is if you go with the Silver
 
I have a Silver uMax too and I really like it, especially in large open areas compared to the Compadre 5.75" coil.

The hard part is that little Compadre is really tuned in well to small gold and discriminates really well.

Tough decision, but I'd still vote Compadre if I could only afford one.
 
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