Mojave at a park test bed,

[Old California]

Have several pennies and nickels buried at various depths, from 6" to 10" inches at an old park. The Mojave hit them all, was totally floored hearing a squeak signal from both 10" buried nickel and 9" penny. These were weak squeak signals, but the 6" and 7" coins were much stronger repeatable two way signals.

To confirm depth, used a Periscope probe to measure the coins. These coins have been here a couple of years, buried the 6" penny today.

Even with discrimination advanced full clockwise, still detected the coins including the nickel. Deeper nickels will still ID up there with high conductive in my area with most VLF. Was using low ground setting, maximum sensitivity.

Impressive rascal, Mojave is turning out to be pretty good.

Thanks for looking,
Paul

 

[Neil]

Impressive! Thanks Paul.

 

[UtahRich]

Paul, the mojave is impressing me. Appears that Tesoro has a great detector here that performs well above its' pay grade.

I've been waiting for the introduction of a couple of detectors that are still No Shows', and may continue to be for a while, so I have a mojave on the way myself. Looking forward to having a go with it in a few ghost towns out my way.

Rich (Utah)

BTW, I haven't seen a periscope probe for a while.

 

[Old California]

Thanks Rich and Neil,

Jusy seen another Mojave video, nail comparison with three top end ID detectors, yhe Mojave smoked them all on nail separation.

Amazing, this Mojave rascal is one tough critter.

Take care,
Paul

 

[Monte]

I helped a dealer friend of mine bury some test targets in his yard back in '73 to '78. His detector business was there in the front portion of his home and most of the trickier samples are still there. I also planted a few test plots in a couple of old favorite parks a few decades back that I also like to use for testing. Most of that area is higher mineralization so it does present some challenges.

There are some very good detector offerings from a few manufactures that are worthy contenders for both urban Coin Hunting or out-of-the-way Relic Hunting applications, and some do a rather impressive job in both categories that occupy some of my detector battery. But we all know there is no such thing as a 'perfect' detector and we have to appreciate the strengths of what is on the market. Some of the strong points of all my favorite Tesoro models for almost 34 years now is that they are relatively 'simple,' yet they provide some surprising in-the-field performance. This is especially true when hunting iron infested sites, and it's that great Tesoro performance by which I compare all other makes and models.

I was quick to order my own Mojave, not just for its own new circuitry design, but because of the new 'Precision' Concentric 7" coil. I am sure that's part of the performance edge it has.

I should be heading out for a week of vacation to enjoy some drier, warmer, snow-free detecting in Southern Utah and Nevada soon. More good places to evaluate what some of these new model releases have to offer and a fun way to work the Impact and Mojave side-by-side at times, too. A lot of performance in a 'simple' package design.

Monte

 

[Monte]

Paul, the mojave is impressing me. Appears that Tesoro has a great detector here that performs well above its' pay grade.

I've been waiting for the introduction of a couple of detectors that are still No Shows', and may continue to be for a while, so I have a mojave on the way myself. Looking forward to having a go with it in a few ghost towns out my way.

Rich (Utah)

A lot of folks might scoff at some Tesoro models because they don't have a lot of the nifty new features found on modern digital circuitry designs. I think many of them are people who are too attached to a 'traditional' urban Coin Hunter train-of-thought, use too much Discrimination, and want to pass up many targets they are unsure of.

There's nothing wrong with a good quality, well-built and solid-performing "full-featured" detector, however, there is also nothing wrong with enjoying the 'simple' design and easy-to-use light-weight Tesoro models, either. This is especially true when hunting a lot of the ghost towns we work 'Out West' where nails and other accumulated iron debris is a real challenge. I'm wrapping up thirty-four years of enjoying ample success afield, urban and rural, with favorite Tesoro detectors. That will continue because I always keep at least two or three of my favorite Tesoro models in my arsenal.

I just ordered a 6" Concentric for my Vaquero and it should be here Tuesday, and I hope to head through Utah, making a Tesoro drop-off stop in Ogden, then head south towards St. George or someplace that's dry, warmish and huntable. When I get underway I'll shoot you an e-mail and see if you have time for a short visit and talk detectors a bit.

I'm curious which detector model introductions have you been waiting for?

I hope you have huntable conditions when you get your Mojave.

Monte

 

[John (Ma)]

Some laughed at this new detector, but it looks like it'll be a sleeper. Some underestimate Tesoro detector abilities. Looking forward to your future reviews.

 

[amberjack]

I want to know if the detector in the picture was sat there while someone mowed the grass

lifetime warranty I guess

AJ

 

[After-1-]

All this sounds good, and for the price how can a person gone wrong.-------------------------------------------after1-------------------------------------

 

[SkiWhiz]

I find it strange when you said that it will detect a nickel with the disc. turned all the way up. I am sure that it is a dandy detector as all Tesoro's are & will be getting one for myself as soon as my dist. gets more in.

 

[SkiWhiz]

I want to know if the detector in the picture was sat there while someone mowed the grass

lifetime warranty I guess I don't think that Paul babies his machines.

AJ

 

[Old California]

Hello skiwhiz,

That's the benefit of getting deeper nickels even running high discrimination in our area, deeper nickels ID as high conductive, even the Explorer ID was up th there in some of our parks.

I first found this out with the Mark 1 and then Treasure Baron with Pro hunter and CoinTrax modules, deep buffalo and V-nickels were ID'ing as deep high conductive. Several VLF do this including the Mojave, but in other areas such as black sand it goes the opposite deeper nickels and high conductive will ID in iron range.

But a TDI using high conductive mode will not get the nickel, unless using low conductive mode.

Looking forward to using the Mojave, it's a great detector especially for the price range.

Take care,
Paul

 

[pinenut]

I find it strange when you said that it will detect a nickel with the disc. turned all the way up...

I was wondering about that as well.

My Mojave is finally waiting for me down at the post office. Took over a week to show up, but I'll be able to play with it soon. I'm another who was wanting it for the coil, more than the whole package, but it'll be interesting to see how it performs.

 

[Old California]

Thanks Monte,

The 7" coil is a neat coil, Tesoro testers hit a home run when they choose this coil for the Mojave. Also feel in time, the Mojave will be well taken and liked by those sitting on the sidelines. For the price, it's a steal and it's warranted for life.

Appreciate you sharing Monte, and for your continuous help.
Paul

 

[Old California]

Thanks John,

Some were disappointed, no tones or other missing features. For the price range, the Mojave is actually a steal and has more to ofter for the user than other higher priced detectors.

The Mojave is perfect for both beginners or the serious detectorist user, Tesoro hit a home run with this rascal.

HH, Paul

 

[Old California]

Shallow nickels will be discriminated out using high discrimination, but the much deeper nickels will still be detected.

Im surprised no others have experienced this, when ground allows one can use extreme high discrimination avoiding surface trash yet get the deeper nickels.

Hopefully others will chime in, those that use this technique.

Take care,
Paul

 

[D&P-OR]

I've noticed that with a couple of other detectors also Paul.---It "upgrades" those nickels (at least in some cases).---------Del

Shallow nickels will be discriminated out using high discrimination, but the much deeper nickels will still be detected.

Im surprised no others have experienced this, when ground allows one can use extreme high discrimination avoiding surface trash yet get the deeper nickels.

Hopefully others will chime in, those that use this technique.

Take care,
Paul

 

[UtahRich]

I just ordered a 6" Concentric for my Vaquero and it should be here Tuesday, and I hope to head through Utah, making a Tesoro drop-off stop in Ogden, then head south towards St. George or someplace that's dry, warmish and huntable. When I get underway I'll shoot you an e-mail and see if you have time for a short visit and talk detectors a bit.

I'm curious which detector model introductions have you been waiting for?

I hope you have huntable conditions when you get your Mojave.

Monte

Hi Monte,

Drop me a line a little ahead of time when you're passing through. I'd love to meet up and talk about this upcoming year of outings and have a firsthand look at the Impact and to get your input on it.

The Impact is one of the detectors I've been waiting for. The other is Fishers' mystery machine that keeps coming up in conversations. Funny that the day after I ordered my Mojave, Nokta finally announces the release date on the Impact.


Rich

 

[Monte]

I have a VA appointment on the 28th and hope to head south, by way of Utah, on the 1st of March, depending upon what packages I have received or am waiting for. I'll let you know when I'm coming and have a stop in Ogden to deliver an 'as-new' original Silver Sabre, and a lunch appointment with my cousin. Then a visit with my youngest son and his family in Farmington, then southward, in your direction.

I'll be travelling with Miss Rikki and we'll bring along my Impact, 2 Relics, a CoRe, two Tesoro's and maybe one more detector.

A glance at the arsenal I have listed in my signature below shows I am not without a few detectors, and here I am with a Bandido II µMAX and Vaquero, my Relics, CoRe, Racer 2, Gold Racers, Gold + and the very impressive Impact ... and I also ordered myself a Mojave. It is in No. Salt Lake now and is due for delivery on Tuesday. I have no clue what the Fisher folks are working on, but if they can come up with any multi-frequency detector with the modes and adjustment features the Impact has ... at anywhere near the MSRP ... I'd be very surprised.

I'll only be bringing one 'standard' size coil and that will be for the Impact. Smaller coils rule where I pick to go play!

Be in touch soon.

Monte

[size=small]PS: Have you done anything or found out a value on that 'Sciots' buckle you found on the WTHO last September?[/size]

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

I helped a dealer friend of mine bury some test targets in his yard back in '73 to '78. His detector business was there in the front portion of his home and most of the trickier samples are still there. I also planted a few test plots in a couple of old favorite parks a few decades back that I also like to use for testing. Most of that area is higher mineralization so it does present some challenges.

There are some very good detector offerings from a few manufactures that are worthy contenders for both urban Coin Hunting or out-of-the-way Relic Hunting applications, and some do a rather impressive job in both categories that occupy some of my detector battery. But we all know there is no such thing as a 'perfect' detector and we have to appreciate the strengths of what is on the market. Some of the strong points of all my favorite Tesoro models for almost 34 years now is that they are relatively 'simple,' yet they provide some surprising in-the-field performance. This is especially true when hunting iron infested sites, and it's that great Tesoro performance by which I compare all other makes and models.

I was quick to order my own Mojave, not just for its own new circuitry design, but because of the new 'Precision' Concentric 7" coil. I am sure that's part of the performance edge it has.

I should be heading out for a week of vacation to enjoy some drier, warmer, snow-free detecting in Southern Utah and Nevada soon. More good places to evaluate what some of these new model releases have to offer and a fun way to work the Impact and Mojave side-by-side at times, too. A lot of performance in a 'simple' package design.

Monte

Haha!!! Monte with a new Tesoro!!!!
Seems like a flashback that I'm too young to remember!!!

Yes I purchase mine today and will arrive Saturday.
After a lengthy talk with both rusty and Allen I couldn't help but get one.
Per Allen is new circuitry as you said and not just resisters changing the ground switch.
Per rusty, it's the first ever turn on and go detector to run properly in his AZ soil.

I didn't buy it because it can do more than my GB machines, I bought it for the coil to compare to my Troy shadow super 7 and to use on my other 5 pin machines but also as a possible alternative for a beginner type turn on and go for others to use when I'm getting them interested in the hobby. The compadre still holds that spot and still will unless we are at a sight that has tougher ground. Before I would do my best to crash course on balancing my outlaw or bandido in that situation but now, if the compadre is falsing, I can just hand them the Mojave

Glad to see you with a Tesoro in your hand Monte. Good old days lol from before I even know what a metal detector was.