GTzer
Sr. Member
- Jan 24, 2013
- 309
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- Detector(s) used
- xTerra 705 & 6000 xl Pro,CZ 20
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Hi. Finally got a beautiful,pristine 6000 xl pro. Even the box is mint. Couldn't be more than a few test hours on it.
Read for hours on this site and.....everywhere I could -Which led me to the decision to seek this MD. I could not use my 6000 Di series 3 anymore due to its weight. It was fine when I was younger and doing labor work. I got it in '83. Now I'm older and a full time musician. The weight just made it so I can't do work & MD w/o a few days in between.
I missed the past 20-25 xl pros (either by minutes or they were too much $) Glad I missed them because this is new/old stock. Serial # indicate 97th day of 2000.
I missed so many that I actually got a 705 xterra. Great weight & balance. Cool MD. BUT-I missed the PP, DEPTH & the accurate meter. YEP-sometimes time dictates that I cherry pick. (I can always go back when time allows).
Questions- From reading I’m certain that I want a Black Max 5.3/ Bullseye Coil. (or an Eliminator) Anyone know of any sources for new/old stock? What is a general pricing for the Black Max 5.3/ Bullseye Coil?
Are there any other coils -like DD's that: would be compatible and/or an improvement?
I have a 4" (by ruler) 624-0187 coil (white w blue sticker) with the same 5 pin connector that I used with the 6000 Di series 3. Will this be compatible with the xl?
This coil is from 1983. It has a metal (brass) screw going thru the tabs to hold it on the shaft. This pre-dates the Blue Max (I believe). Is this a snooper? If not-what is the name of this coil?
Is there a weather cover made for this unit? I'm thinking that I would like to add electric grease to the tops of the pots & trigger. I'll probably plastic coat the trigger.
Finally-Anyone know of a source or tech that can do the TONE mod?
I'm ok w the auto GB. I will use that function as well as manual GB (did it for years w the Di)
I'm really pleased to have this analog- it 's more like-ME than the digital.MD. I can swing it between jobs too.
Thanks for all of the great info.
GTzer
Read for hours on this site and.....everywhere I could -Which led me to the decision to seek this MD. I could not use my 6000 Di series 3 anymore due to its weight. It was fine when I was younger and doing labor work. I got it in '83. Now I'm older and a full time musician. The weight just made it so I can't do work & MD w/o a few days in between.
I missed the past 20-25 xl pros (either by minutes or they were too much $) Glad I missed them because this is new/old stock. Serial # indicate 97th day of 2000.
I missed so many that I actually got a 705 xterra. Great weight & balance. Cool MD. BUT-I missed the PP, DEPTH & the accurate meter. YEP-sometimes time dictates that I cherry pick. (I can always go back when time allows).
Questions- From reading I’m certain that I want a Black Max 5.3/ Bullseye Coil. (or an Eliminator) Anyone know of any sources for new/old stock? What is a general pricing for the Black Max 5.3/ Bullseye Coil?
Are there any other coils -like DD's that: would be compatible and/or an improvement?
I have a 4" (by ruler) 624-0187 coil (white w blue sticker) with the same 5 pin connector that I used with the 6000 Di series 3. Will this be compatible with the xl?
This coil is from 1983. It has a metal (brass) screw going thru the tabs to hold it on the shaft. This pre-dates the Blue Max (I believe). Is this a snooper? If not-what is the name of this coil?
Is there a weather cover made for this unit? I'm thinking that I would like to add electric grease to the tops of the pots & trigger. I'll probably plastic coat the trigger.
Finally-Anyone know of a source or tech that can do the TONE mod?
I'm ok w the auto GB. I will use that function as well as manual GB (did it for years w the Di)
I'm really pleased to have this analog- it 's more like-ME than the digital.MD. I can swing it between jobs too.
Thanks for all of the great info.
GTzer
