dirt lizard
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Why is it that you don't hear anyone talking about the original lobo? 
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Original lobo history
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Much the same as you don't hear much about the Tesoro Inca, Royal Sabre, Pantera or other models that are simply ... dated.
I'll admit that I like the current Lobo Super-TRAQ, even though it's been around for a long, long time and only the package color has been changed, and that was more recently. Dave Johnson was hired by Tesoro to work up two models, a gold nugget detector, and a multi-purpose model mainly for nuggets , but with a Discriminate circuitry for other applications to deal with trash.
I liked the original Lobo, mainly because I like more manual control and with it you could adjust the Ground balance for peak performance in BOTH the All Metal and Discriminate modes. Before Dave Johnson got busy on his two units, Tesoro had had a couple of Diablo models. They worked, but didn't work all; that well. The original Lobo was okay, but a little more creativity, I guess, was maybe needed.
A little reflection on some nugget hunting detector history, and I'll be brief, was that most gold chasers were using all of the common production VLF's, VLF/TR-Disc. and some VLF/VLF-Disc. (motion Discriminator) models. Then there were a couple of new entries on the market. Garrett was working on their 15 kHz units, and most other manufacturers were doing similar things, but especially after Dave Johnson made the Fisher Gold Bug. That non-discrimination, All Metal detector worked quite well for hunting the low-conductive nuggets in bad ground. The challenge was on for all of the competition.
Then, good things and bad things happen. Dave Johnson left Fisher, Tesoro hired him to make something to compete with his own Fisher Gold Bug and all the competitors, and he made the Diablo
I'll admit that I like the current Lobo Super-TRAQ, even though it's been around for a long, long time and only the package color has been changed, and that was more recently. Dave Johnson was hired by Tesoro to work up two models, a gold nugget detector, and a multi-purpose model mainly for nuggets , but with a Discriminate circuitry for other applications to deal with trash.
I liked the original Lobo, mainly because I like more manual control and with it you could adjust the Ground balance for peak performance in BOTH the All Metal and Discriminate modes. Before Dave Johnson got busy on his two units, Tesoro had had a couple of Diablo models. They worked, but didn't work all; that well. The original Lobo was okay, but a little more creativity, I guess, was maybe needed.
A little reflection on some nugget hunting detector history, and I'll be brief, was that most gold chasers were using all of the common production VLF's, VLF/TR-Disc. and some VLF/VLF-Disc. (motion Discriminator) models. Then there were a couple of new entries on the market. Garrett was working on their 15 kHz units, and most other manufacturers were doing similar things, but especially after Dave Johnson made the Fisher Gold Bug. That non-discrimination, All Metal detector worked quite well for hunting the low-conductive nuggets in bad ground. The challenge was on for all of the competition.
Then, good things and bad things happen. Dave Johnson left Fisher, Tesoro hired him to make something to compete with his own Fisher Gold Bug and all the competitors, and he made the Diablo
Sven
Well-known member
If it's such a great machine, then Tesoro is missing the boat again. Here would be the perfect gold hunter in a compact housing that would be
a lightful joy to use. Perfect size for pack backing when hiking the backroads into the gold country.....
What's stopping Tesoro from re-introducing it and capitalizing in on the gold detector market? Keep the price well below the other gold machines
and they would probably sell a ton of them around the world. Wouldn't that be a great influx of cash in Tesoros coffers? Or are they afraid it would
reduce sales of the LOBO?
I am sure they have enough parts kicking around to maybe build a limited amount of the Diablo umax for around $400.00 or less?
Since older used ones are constantly selling for about that price, gives a good idea of the current market value. Current owners also do not want to sell
them, so they are hard to find and get snapped up quickly.
If Tesoro can basically revive the Bandido as the Outlaw, why not the Diablo as the "///???" ?
Not sure I like the pinpoint button on the right side as I am a right handed person.
a lightful joy to use. Perfect size for pack backing when hiking the backroads into the gold country.....
What's stopping Tesoro from re-introducing it and capitalizing in on the gold detector market? Keep the price well below the other gold machines
and they would probably sell a ton of them around the world. Wouldn't that be a great influx of cash in Tesoros coffers? Or are they afraid it would
reduce sales of the LOBO?
I am sure they have enough parts kicking around to maybe build a limited amount of the Diablo umax for around $400.00 or less?
Since older used ones are constantly selling for about that price, gives a good idea of the current market value. Current owners also do not want to sell
them, so they are hard to find and get snapped up quickly.
If Tesoro can basically revive the Bandido as the Outlaw, why not the Diablo as the "///???" ?
Not sure I like the pinpoint button on the right side as I am a right handed person.
Les in the UK
New member
If you don't mind me asking, what Tesoro did you sell your Lobo st to get.
Les in the UK
New member
I had to sell off some stuff recently and like you I'm getting a few things back ready for the detecting season to start, you also don't have to thank me as you guys are a great bunch and helped me when i first started detecting. (so a big thank you to you guys, if it was not for you and people like you then i would have not found the things that i have found or had the detectors that you guys have recommended me to get) it works both ways CW you take care and keep finding good things bud, Les in the UK
I still have a Diablo 2. I have had it for 20 years. I like it and have 2 coils for it. I don't think it is as sensitive to small gold as the gold bug pro. I have that one also. I have found a lot of small jewelry with it in years past, but no gold nuggets. I think it is a great little detector, that is why I still have it. I will be taking it to Tesoro next month to get it repaired. I put it in the closet last year after gold season and for some reason it keeps the battery tone all the time. It will not go into the adjust mode. Well, after 20 years I guess the electronics are way out of specs and well worn. I will get it fixed if it doesn't cost too much and if not then I will junk it and probably get a lobo st. I use the litle sniper coil, the 3x6 wide scan eliptical, on it and it is super sensitive to small stuff. I have often thought of looking for the micro max model but just don't see them for sale. I bought this one new from a fellow named Elmer Morely in Salem, Or. Very nice man. He is long gone now searching for gold in the great beyond. I have a friend that bought a original lobo way back when I bought my diablo 2. He bought it from Elmer same day I bought mine. He will never part with his. I keep trying to get him to sell it and get a new lst but he says it probably works just as good as a new one. I cant pry it out of his hands. Thanks for reading. OLD FART