Ken White passed away.

[vito]

Just read it on detectorprospector and wanted to let you know this sad news.
R.I.P. MR. Ken White.

A Montage of Emotions…

RIP Ken White Jr. Kenneth Ronald White August 5, 1936 – January 13, 2024 Kenneth “Kenny” Ronald White, 87, of Sweet Home passed away January 13, 2024. Kenny was born August 5, 1936 in Vernonia, Ore…

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[Confetrit]

RIP Mr. Ken White. He produced some of the best metal detectors and brought much joy to millions of hobbyist detectorists with Whites Metal Detectors. I was one of the millions. Sincere Condolences to the White family during this difficult time. God's Speed to them.

 

[laplander]

Cut my teeth on a White machine, such a legend to the hobby R.I.P. Ken!

 

[MuddyMo]

My first "good" detector. RIP Mr. White.

 

[cookie58]

Walked many miles since the Coinmaster 4. I bought the Coinmaster 4 and Pap got the Coinmaster 5. The 5 was a lot to carry. A small price however for the depth he received. Several other Whites afterward. So much fun. Blessed to have a hobby as this. Thanks Whites.

 

[BigTony]

RIP Mr White. Great person and a terrific company

 

[Dave~UT]

I started out with the Silver Eagle then bought a XLT Spectrum. Then bought the XLT E-Series. I still swing both of the XLT's. Haven't needed any other detector as the White's work well for me.

 

[tab-nabit]

I started early 70s and all I bought back then were used beat-up detectors, BFOs, TR, TR Disc.
It was somewhat frustrating but I kept wanting to improve and nearly lost interest.
Years later I pulled the trigger for my first new in the box detector, a Whites 6000/Di Pro.
The 6000/Di Pro was a huge step up to me and that made detecting fun and interesting - put a lot hours on that detector back then. Felt like I was back in the game.
Along with the 6000 I later bought other detectors but would still swing the Whites too so it would be forgotten collecting dust.
Then years later I bought another Whites and stupid me let the 6000 go. Oh well what I bought and still have now is the V3i - feel like I have to keep a Whites in the herd.
Whites saved the hobby for me - RIP and Thank You Mr. White

 

[Albert]

RIP Mr . White , condolences to the family. I enjoy using your detectors to this date . I still have a new in the box never used m-6 and an Mxt all pro stashed away. Thank you for making this hobby so enjoyable and addictive.

 

[C.J.M.]

SO SAD, pray you are still detecting in heavens gates.

 

[Smigo]

Sad to hear. Company gone, now Ken.