Just got my manticore and came across your video.With out a doubt the best instructional video I have found. I am a little long in the tooth so appreciate the time you have taken to explain the settings. I am mainly chasing gold and now swing a 6000 but some of the places we go have small shards of metal that take up time and effort so was hoping to use the Manticore to detect these spots.Time will tell.Thanks once again.Barry from Australia.
That's awesome I'm excited for you and you're going to have a lot of fun with that machine as well as a lot of success. I need to do a video on the gold prospecting mode for the manicure. I actually live in the Heart of Gold Country and have gold all around me. I am typically out everyday looking for it. The Manticore needs to have a frequent, constant ground balance and also really bring down sensitivity when in the Goldfield mode to prevent falsing. But you're right that coil is a game changer in that mode! Thank you for your view and comment!
Take note! When trying to apply the screen protector, no matter how careful I was cleaning the screen beforehand, I kept getting large bubbles appear which would not squeeze out. So, I scrapped the first one, (I had 5 too). I got some paper tissue, put a tiny bit of washing up liquid on it then wet it. I also had a dry sheet too. I thoroughly cleaned the screen, then carefully dried it with the dry sheet, being careful not to rub too hard, then again wiped it with a microfibre. Then carefully applied the second screen protector. This time, hardly any bubbles at all, what there was were just tiny ones which I was able to gently push to the edge of the protector with the edge of my fingernail. SO LEARN BY MY MISTAKE. Top Priority WASH THE SCREEN FIRST!!! This was one thing I worried about, cocking the protector up.. Thanks for the video mate, subbed!
Yes this is good advice, I had lots of issues in the past with other machines and found it very difficult to get the screen perfectly clean. I could even see in my video particles of dust flying around in the air as I was cleaning the screen off. Dust is everywhere no matter how clean your living space is. Thank you for the view, comment and for your tip!
I HATE sticky screen covers, that is 2005 type nonsense. I buy the "liquid nail" screen protector, its a liquid, put 5 drops on the screen in pattern of a 5 on a dice, then rub it in, let it set a few min, and your done. It will prevent the same scratches this archaic plastic film will without all the headache. These old films also attract mud and dirt around the edges and look like crap after using them in the field. Trust me, the liquid nail is the way to go.
I shouldn’t of waited so long. I was on the waiting list for the Nox 800 when it first came out and I should’ve been on the waiting list for the manticore, but I gave it a year. Tried to buy one on eBay, but narrowly escaped a scammer. Patiently waiting for one coming in for me on Monday. I appreciate your videos I have a year of catching up.
It looks like your comment was left 3 months ago so I'm sure by now you have received your machine and have been out finding treasures with it. I highly recommend you check out the new M9 coil too! An absolute game changer! Thank you for your view and comment!
Fantastic, great choice! You will absolutely love this machine. So fun to use, easy to understand and powerful/capable! You will dig some incredible treasures with it! Thank you for the view and comment!
Thanks for the video, new viewer here. I recently did a Video on the Manticore when it was brought and presented at Myers Metal Detecting here in Tampa Florida. It has been one of my most watched videos, and folks are excited about it, but almost every question was the same. Has Minelab fixed the water intrusion problem with the Equinoxes. I own both an 800 and a 600. The SECOND time my 800 got water in it (while detecting in the Gulf with the Control pod in less than 2 feet of water) was during the height of COVID and Minelab repair could give me no timetable for it's return due to the supply chain issues. So, I needed a machine and figuring I didn't need the little extra features of the 800, I got a great deal on a new 600 (and heard they had less water issues than the 800) 2nd time in the water with the 600, it leaked and when I disassembled it to return it, noticed a crack in a coil ear, which they to send in with the Control pod. So...no one is questioning Minelab's tech, just their build quality. It LOOKS like they've actually listened to their customers, with the improved shafts and cam locks, the new design for the coil head, putting a light in, a lit button area and a beefier control pod. IF they've got the water intrusion issue fixed with the Manticore I think they've got a big seller. And now that they're coming out with updated Equinoxes, I am considering a 900. Thanks! Rob / FlThunder
Yes, a huge thorn in Minelab's side between the leaking and coil ears. They improved the new control pod housing with an alloy design as opposed to a plastic design and their absolute priority in R&D was to make sure it didn't leak! They get a little defensive when this topic is brought up and understandably so because in the grand scheme of things, very few units were leaking but the press they got made it seems way worse. They also noticed that many of these leaks were coming from two things 1. People overtightened and did not use a pattern to tighten the screws on the bottom of the handle when installing an after market carbon fiber shaft. 2. Many of the incidents were from shallow water hunters swinging the coil underwater too fast or forcibly as to put some torsional loads on the handle that would compromise the seals. I would be willing to bet that the leaking issue has been fixed! The coil ears won't ever break again because they are gone as there is just a big yoke bracket on the coil now. So if the yoke breaks it's an easy fix as it's just on the short shaft (far less costly than a whole new coil). Thanks for the view and comment!!
I just got mine in the mail today . Omg what a difference from the nox800 . I used it for 10 minutes in my yard and it goes crazy . I need to Lear how to tone it down on the Fe
Lol....."bottom crack. giggle"🤣 I'm 56 in a couple of months and giggled too. All joking aside ..Great video. Thank you for sharing.😌 I do have another question (just asked another one about that huge gold chunk you found). I have been trying to figure out which metal detector and pointer, ear phone, diggers, etc., etc., etc. It's taking me longer than most people have been in the 'field' detecting as (to me) spending 1500+ (to now 2000+) on everything I need to enjoy this 'hobby' is a BIG $ decision but one I know I'll make (eventually 😏) I was just about to get the Equinox 800...like today.🙄....when I read about the 900. Then approximately 20 minutes later the Manticore. I 'reside' in Florida but about 9 months ago I drove to (and still am) in California for my work. Heading back to Fl in a few weeks is the rumor.🙄 8 want to ask you because you have (and without a doubt always will😌) MUCH greater knowledge about ALL of this than * donor ever will. My questions are: 1.Which one is better? Equinox 900 or Manticore? 2 Does the 900 have ANYTHING worth 'noting' that the Manticore does not? 3. As far as a pinpointer I was (also JUST about to get the Pro-find 35 until I read and watched videos about the Fisher F-pulse. One video showed LOTS of interference when the Pro-find was used with the 900. Another showed changing the channels will solve this. Which one do you suggest? Lots of questions and if you don't answer them all I do get it...lol But if you do...Thank you VERY much for your time and knowledge and sharing both.☺️ VERY Sincerely, Michael
Good tips there. If you have an air blower, the type you use to manually blow dust of your camera lenses then this is great to use a few seconds before you apply the protection screen.
I'm a computer support engineer, I'm admiring your classic Dell D610 laptop released in 2005 :)D Thanks for the Manticore videos.. upgrade your laptop dude
@@codylovelace2237 I was not flaming him for the laptop, not sure why you thought so. I just thought it was funning since I used to issue those at work back around 2008
Some good tips here. I was lamenting the fact that the manticore doesn’t come with contrast option, so I had to adjust the screen brightness a few times as my lighting transitioned from daylight through dusk. I’ll be setting it to auto from now on!
Hi Rick! Just life, really busy with lots of travel helping someone move. I'll be back in the saddle in a couple weeks with lots of new content. I appreciate you and can't wait to start making long firm content. I have a new video crew coming along so production will be way better so I'm excited! Thanks for checking in!
How much more is this guy worth compared to the equinox 800 and a nice 200 dollar ish smalller sluice. Im buying my first detector but i want room to grow an learn.... especially having depth.. the manticore is basically teice as much as the equinox 800, but im thinkng of using the 800 equinox with a good smaller sluice to add some small flakes and specs.... lmk thoughts, and any specials on the 800 thats not realy all up on amarzn.... depth has me wonderimg too, but again.. i have no excavator yo dig with. Thanks
The thing about the Equinox 800 is it was... and still is one of the best vlf gold nugget machines ever made. I do prefer the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 over it slightly just because of the productivity but the 800 has been incredibly effective here in the California Gold Country by several of my friends who prefer to use it. For whatever reason the Manticore and Equinox 900 are not quite as stable in our soil and the small gold nuggets jump out of the ground with the Equinox 800. It's worth having one just for that reason alone However the Equinox 900 and Manticore are huge improvements in every other way other than when it comes to gold nuggets. I answered your question about the small sluice in your other earlier comment. Thank you again for the view and comment! If you choose to buy a new machine or especially any prospecting supplies use my discount code "BRASSMEDIC" at checkout. highplainsprospectors.com/?ref=BRASSMEDIC
Oh my! Tough question! I really like the CTX and it has been very good to me over the years. It swings a bit heavy, especially on slopes and in moderate or light trashy areas it's incredible. But I am still comparing the two machines in heavy iron and at this point I am leaning towards the Manticore in heavy iron and absolutely at the beach or for gold. So if a beach hunt or gold prospecting is something you want to do, sell the CTX. Also they are hard at work on the new Minelab Ultimate which will replace the CTX later in 2023 so your CTX will drop in value quick when that happens. Thanks for the view and great question!
@@PARelicHunters It will be their flagship relic machine no doubt. Honestly what I am going to do from now on is put the Manticore in my backpack, it's really light weight and compact. I will use my CTX everywhere I can until I get into major, heavy iron and then I will quickly get the Manticore set up and start using it. I can already CONFIRM that the CTX is no match for the Manticore in heavy iron. The Manticore is the best machine I have ever used in heavy iron and this includes the Equinox 800, XP Deus II and Makro Legend.!!
New Manticore just arrived today! Can wait to get going with it. Thanks so much for this video! A big help. Question: The headphones look identical to the 6000. Are they interchangeable?
So I've been wanting to get into this for many years keep putting it off and off. Mine lab has been one on my radar for many years. Well I have the money to get one . I'm totally new to this but don't want to go to cheap but don't want to go to high either . I'm near the beach ⛱️🏖️ and lost of other types of ground. Im thinking about this unit but I think theses things are like cell phones as soon as you buy a new one comes out. More money more money. With that said I'm looking for gold silver I think relics are cool too . I don't want to play around buying this or that just don't want to keep waisting money But I want to take this hobby serious . So with that said do you think I'm making the right choice getting one this model that you're talking about. Ps nice going on the run down of this machine. Thumps up on video
Thank you so much for your kind words and thumbs up on the video! I appreciate your support. It's great to hear that you've been considering getting into this hobby for years and that you finally have the means to do so. The Minelab Manticore is a solid choice for both beginners and serious, experienced detectorists as well. It should serve you well in your search for gold, silver, and relics. One thing that can give you some peace of mind is this machine has ground breaking new technology that no other detector in the world has yet, such as a full polyphonic sound synthesizer for the tones. The entire circuit is now digital and fully updateable as the engineers at Minelab come up with new features, settings or fixes, they will upload updates for this machine. Out of all of the detectors on the market today, this machine has the best shelf-life right out of the box! . . . due to superb engineering and updateability. I wish you all the best and hope you have an amazing time exploring with your new metal detector no matter which model you choose! Thanks again for the view and comment/question!
This is a really good thing to bring up and I like that you mentioned this I will pin this comment in the comment section so others can see it it is important and it's too bad the video was recorded that way. Thank you for the view and for your advice! Much appreciated!
I prefer the Manticore for many reasons I do have a video on my channel that is Equinox 900 vs Manticore. Take a look at that video. As far as the sluice box goes, I like a couple different ones. If you choose to buy either of these or a new machine, use my discount code at checkout "BRASSMEDIC". Two different systems completely but both are very effective. 1.This is a very nice system that's a little different, very effective even on fine gold but clean-up is really easy and the sluice doesn't have to come out of the water. highplainsprospectors.com/products/green-mountain-gold-trap-16-ez-cleanout-pay-streak-finder-fluid-bed-sluice/?ref=BRASSMEDIC 2. This is not "small" but small enough and I run dream mat in mine. highplainsprospectors.com/products/48-gold-prospecting-sluice-box-with-flare/?ref=BRASSMEDIC You can always email me at the email address that is in the description of all of my videos. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
I've been thinking about getting the mantacore. I have question. Can I use any bluetooth headset? I want to buy the bundle which doesn't come with the headset. I'd rather have the carry bag and pin pointer. Thank you for a very informative video. I've learned a lot about something I haven't received yet. So I'm ahead of the game.
Firstly thank you for watching the video and I have to say that you won't be disappointed with the Minelab Manticore metal detector, it is a fantastic machine! If you do buy one make sure you get the Minelab M8 coil it really does make a huge difference on that machine. To answer your question about the headphones it's a proprietary technology and only Minelab headphones that come with the Manticore can connect to that Bluetooth system. So you would have to buy a set of headphones eventually anyway if you choose to go through the traditional Wireless Route. However there are workarounds to this where you can plug in a module in the analog headphone jack that sends its own standard Bluetooth signal to any headphones that you can buy on the market that use standard Bluetooth problem is you'll have a bunch of Hardware hanging off of your machine to do this. Thank you again for watching the video and for your comment / question!
Ok, so I jumped in the deep end. Lol, I went ahead and bought the bundle. When I opened the box, to my surprise, there was the headset! I was so happy. Now, I watched where you showed all the settings. But, I need to understand the settings. Being that this is the first sophisticated metal detector I've ever looked at. The old one I had was a basic cheap one that you just turned on and turned two dials, and that's it. To me it was a trash detector. The Manticore, on the other hand, is one heck of a machine. So now, if such a video exists where the settings are all explained, where even a child can understand, that would be great. Do you have such a video? If not, can you direct me to a place where I can learn about all the settings? Thank you again!
I have a question about the Manticore. I have a Gold Monster that I bought for gold prospecting here on Vancouver Island. It detects some very small flyspeck gold. Is the Manticore as good for small gold as the GM?
Great videos. All of them for the Manticore have been super informative. I really liked your gas money game, but I'm curious if a custom program like gas money settings can be saved in a custom profile rather than adjusting one of the main search modes. I would rather keep my main search modes in the default state and then switch over to a custom profile like gas money profile when I need it... I see in the manual that it has four custom profile slots.... But I haven't seen a video where someone has actually saved a custom profile yet, rather than changing one of the original search modes. I know it's easy to reset each mode individually back to factory settings, But like I said it would be nice to have all my factory setting search modes intact and then go to a custom profile where gas money custom is saved. Could you explain to me if this is possible to do it the way I have explained? I've watched your other video of course. I believe the way you have done it in your gas money video may provide additional vertical notching which is nice instead of the whole area being opened up, But I'd still rather save it as a custom profile if possible, instead of altering one of the main search modes. Also... What recovery speed would you use on the beach for maximum depth?
Serious question.... if you could get a new unopened Minelab Equinox 800 for $400 Cash or a Minelab Vanish 540with Pro Find 20 Pinpointer, 12" Coil,+ Pouch, Gloves, Magnifying glass, & Digging tool $335..... Assuming Equinox not a scam, which could be verified by driving 200 miles to pick up. Seller now wants to complete the deal using Amazon for payment/delivery. Seller has delivered photos of the Equinox in the box, unassembled. Your thoughts please.
I am so uneasy about these kind of deals. $400 for a brand new Equinox just doesn't make any sense. Seems way too good to be true. Used they are going for $600. The Equinox is whole lot of machine and much better in every way over the Vanquish
@@BrassMedic Thanks much. Placerville Hardware gal said same thing. Very skeptical myself. I will be very careful. She has used verbiage which is verbatim to terms identified as typical, when suggesting Amazon as a vehicle to purchase. Love your RUclips videos.
Usually anytime they want to use Amazon for payment, that should flash red lights. If you're driving there to pick it up, why wouldn't they want some nice cold hard cash?
In modern circuits there are different types of threshold which are true threshold and then there are false (not tied to the ground loop as in an analog circuit) thresholds that are designed to simply blank on any filtered (discriminated) targets. The analog circuits of yesteryear did all feature a true threshold that was inherent in the circuit ground loop. Zener and/or Schottky were used in the circuit loops on the older circuits. On the Manticore there is true threshold but only while in Goldfield mode. Thank you for your view and for your thought-provoking comment!
Silly comment. The amount of abuse the screen gets out in the field absolutely warrants a screen protector. It can be changed a couple of times a year for next to nothing giving in effect a brand new screen.
I totally disagree. You must not remember when cellphones did not use gorilla glass. The 3030 does not either and it cost more. Not sure why your worried unless you try playing golf with your machine your all set. Weird comment.
@@detectordie So, I'm suppose to get a loan, sacrifice my bills and not pay my bills, srry but a roof over my head and putting food in my kids mouth is more important, Peace
Number 1# find enough gold in the first two hours I can bury the detector in the hole. You can abuse the hell out of that machine you can lighten up find us so you can even see it drop it in the mud drop it in the creek it will keep going. Coil cover and put tape around it and then were the coil wire comes out the coil take that to shaft go to call can go either way all the way one way or always the other at least remove just by rocking to check your back and forth do you have your core work go up the shaft so it doesn’t rattle and give you false signals and of course the more you use it the more you mean inside you take that wire loose I’m retired so it stays nice and tight. Faults signals will drive you crazy make sure you don’t wanna rings anything up on your jacket steps or anything that will go over your detector and melts your headphones to your head make sure you have a pair shoes that don’t have millennium don’t wear no rings nothing like that. Always use use your headphones get the best you can here that number thing in the termination thing you will never learn how to run your detector properly you can tell so much more by the sound. What are the main things that happens to detectors is they sit in the closet. And if you check your is kind of lucky you’ll take it for a walk in the backyard every once in a while you’re not gonna find anything to learn how to run your detective that way that’s the biggest thing I see. Then you get it out and try to run it when you wanna groups around once in a great while you’ll never learn how to run that way it’s good to hang around experience people but you got to get the timeOn the detector. Pick it up and put it in the mud rolled around a little bit that way it’s brokin.. Running a damn thing it’s way tougher than you think it is
Interesting comment. These are just my own personal opinions of the first 10 things to do when you get the machine. In the order I would recommend. Thank you for your view and comment!
I don't recommend this product. In fact, I don't think I will ever buy from minelab ever again. While it is reasonable for detecting metals, it comes with an absurdly dumb design flaw. The head will not stay in place, so it drags on the ground. It angers me how stupid this company can be. There is no fix, except using a stick or duct tape to hold it in place. It ruins the whole metal detector.
The Minelab Manticore features a unique design of the way that the coil attaches to the detector. It is a superior design and I have never seen any such situation as you discuss in your warning to others to not buy a Minelab Manticore. Of course your Manticore is still under full warranty and if such a condition really did exist and it's not simply user error, it is completely covered under s rock solid warranty.
Just got my manticore and came across your video.With out a doubt the best instructional video I have found. I am a little long in the tooth so appreciate the time you have taken to explain the settings. I am mainly chasing gold and now swing a 6000 but some of the places we go have small shards of metal that take up time and effort so was hoping to use the Manticore to detect these spots.Time will tell.Thanks once again.Barry from Australia.
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Just got my manticore and came across your video.With out a doubt the best instructional video I have found. I am a little long in the tooth so appreciate the time you have taken to explain the settings. I am mainly chasing gold and now swing a 6000 but some of the places we go have small shards of metal that take up time and effort so was hoping to use the Manticore to detect these spots.Time will tell.Thanks once again.Barry from Australia.
Man I can't wait. I got the 3 coil deal. I'm thinking this is going to be worth it. Can't wait to try the sniping coil on prospecting mode.
That's awesome I'm excited for you and you're going to have a lot of fun with that machine as well as a lot of success. I need to do a video on the gold prospecting mode for the manicure. I actually live in the Heart of Gold Country and have gold all around me. I am typically out everyday looking for it. The Manticore needs to have a frequent, constant ground balance and also really bring down sensitivity when in the Goldfield mode to prevent falsing. But you're right that coil is a game changer in that mode! Thank you for your view and comment!
Me too! Mine's on the way too and for the 3 coil deal as well, can't wait!
I ordered a Manticore. Excited, watching your videos.
Thank you for the view and comment! You are going to love it! Such a very capable and powerful machine!
Take note! When trying to apply the screen protector, no matter how careful I was cleaning the screen beforehand, I kept getting large bubbles appear which would not squeeze out. So, I scrapped the first one, (I had 5 too).
I got some paper tissue, put a tiny bit of washing up liquid on it then wet it. I also had a dry sheet too. I thoroughly cleaned the screen, then carefully dried it with the dry sheet, being careful not to rub too hard, then again wiped it with a microfibre. Then carefully applied the second screen protector. This time, hardly any bubbles at all, what there was were just tiny ones which I was able to gently push to the edge of the protector with the edge of my fingernail.
SO LEARN BY MY MISTAKE. Top Priority WASH THE SCREEN FIRST!!! This was one thing I worried about, cocking the protector up..
Thanks for the video mate, subbed!
Yes this is good advice, I had lots of issues in the past with other machines and found it very difficult to get the screen perfectly clean. I could even see in my video particles of dust flying around in the air as I was cleaning the screen off. Dust is everywhere no matter how clean your living space is. Thank you for the view, comment and for your tip!
Yes, good point. Static charge from the screen will attract tiny fluff and dust like a magnet.
I HATE sticky screen covers, that is 2005 type nonsense. I buy the "liquid nail" screen protector, its a liquid, put 5 drops on the screen in pattern of a 5 on a dice, then rub it in, let it set a few min, and your done. It will prevent the same scratches this archaic plastic film will without all the headache. These old films also attract mud and dirt around the edges and look like crap after using them in the field. Trust me, the liquid nail is the way to go.
I shouldn’t of waited so long. I was on the waiting list for the Nox 800 when it first came out and I should’ve been on the waiting list for the manticore, but I gave it a year. Tried to buy one on eBay, but narrowly escaped a scammer. Patiently waiting for one coming in for me on Monday. I appreciate your videos I have a year of catching up.
It looks like your comment was left 3 months ago so I'm sure by now you have received your machine and have been out finding treasures with it. I highly recommend you check out the new M9 coil too! An absolute game changer! Thank you for your view and comment!
Hi from Russia! Im looking forward when it will be here in Russia to compare it with deus 2! I hope i will get this machine! Thank you for this video👍
Your Deus II will out preform it.
Waiting for my manticore to come…got the three coil deal from High Plains…can’t wait to test it out. Thanks for this video.
Fantastic, great choice! You will absolutely love this machine. So fun to use, easy to understand and powerful/capable! You will dig some incredible treasures with it! Thank you for the view and comment!
Thanks for the video, new viewer here. I recently did a Video on the Manticore when it was brought and presented at Myers Metal Detecting here in Tampa Florida. It has been one of my most watched videos, and folks are excited about it, but almost every question was the same. Has Minelab fixed the water intrusion problem with the Equinoxes. I own both an 800 and a 600. The SECOND time my 800 got water in it (while detecting in the Gulf with the Control pod in less than 2 feet of water) was during the height of COVID and Minelab repair could give me no timetable for it's return due to the supply chain issues. So, I needed a machine and figuring I didn't need the little extra features of the 800, I got a great deal on a new 600 (and heard they had less water issues than the 800) 2nd time in the water with the 600, it leaked and when I disassembled it to return it, noticed a crack in a coil ear, which they to send in with the Control pod. So...no one is questioning Minelab's tech, just their build quality. It LOOKS like they've actually listened to their customers, with the improved shafts and cam locks, the new design for the coil head, putting a light in, a lit button area and a beefier control pod. IF they've got the water intrusion issue fixed with the Manticore I think they've got a big seller. And now that they're coming out with updated Equinoxes, I am considering a 900.
Thanks!
Rob / FlThunder
Yes, a huge thorn in Minelab's side between the leaking and coil ears. They improved the new control pod housing with an alloy design as opposed to a plastic design and their absolute priority in R&D was to make sure it didn't leak! They get a little defensive when this topic is brought up and understandably so because in the grand scheme of things, very few units were leaking but the press they got made it seems way worse. They also noticed that many of these leaks were coming from two things 1. People overtightened and did not use a pattern to tighten the screws on the bottom of the handle when installing an after market carbon fiber shaft. 2. Many of the incidents were from shallow water hunters swinging the coil underwater too fast or forcibly as to put some torsional loads on the handle that would compromise the seals. I would be willing to bet that the leaking issue has been fixed! The coil ears won't ever break again because they are gone as there is just a big yoke bracket on the coil now. So if the yoke breaks it's an easy fix as it's just on the short shaft (far less costly than a whole new coil). Thanks for the view and comment!!
I just got mine in the mail today . Omg what a difference from the nox800 . I used it for 10 minutes in my yard and it goes crazy . I need to Lear how to tone it down on the Fe
Lol....."bottom crack. giggle"🤣
I'm 56 in a couple of months and giggled too.
All joking aside ..Great video. Thank you for sharing.😌
I do have another question (just asked another one about that huge gold chunk you found).
I have been trying to figure out which metal detector and pointer, ear phone, diggers, etc., etc., etc. It's taking me longer than most people have been in the 'field' detecting as (to me) spending 1500+ (to now 2000+) on everything I need to enjoy this 'hobby' is a BIG $ decision but one I know I'll make (eventually 😏) I was just about to get the Equinox 800...like today.🙄....when I read about the 900. Then approximately 20 minutes later the Manticore. I 'reside' in Florida but about 9 months ago I drove to (and still am) in California for my work. Heading back to Fl in a few weeks is the rumor.🙄
8 want to ask you because you have (and without a doubt always will😌) MUCH greater knowledge about ALL of this than * donor ever will.
My questions are:
1.Which one is better? Equinox 900 or Manticore?
2 Does the 900 have ANYTHING worth 'noting' that the Manticore does not?
3. As far as a pinpointer I was (also JUST about to get the Pro-find 35 until I read and watched videos about the Fisher F-pulse.
One video showed LOTS of interference when the Pro-find was used with the 900. Another showed changing the channels will solve this. Which one do you suggest?
Lots of questions and if you don't answer them all I do get it...lol
But if you do...Thank you VERY much for your time and knowledge and sharing both.☺️
VERY Sincerely,
Michael
Very informative video, just received my Manicore and this video was very helpful with set up. Thank you for the instruction!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!!
Good tips there. If you have an air blower, the type you use to manually blow dust of your camera lenses then this is great to use a few seconds before you apply the protection screen.
I’m looking forward to seeing how well this works in the field, especially in those iron patches you get around the old camps
Very nicely done, I like the way you previously recorded the event and just used the computer to continue.
Excellent video. Easy to understand with great video and explanations. Thank you.🙂
Thank you for your guidance on using the minelab manticore. Len
Excellent explanation of setup of the manticore! Just got mine and this helped tons! Thank you!
Love seeing comments like this! Thank you for your view and kind comment!
I'm a computer support engineer, I'm admiring your classic Dell D610 laptop released in 2005 :)D Thanks for the Manticore videos.. upgrade your laptop dude
Maybe he has. Have you looked under the hood? Some people don't just throw something away when it still works.
@@codylovelace2237 I was not flaming him for the laptop, not sure why you thought so. I just thought it was funning since I used to issue those at work back around 2008
Thanks for the minelab manicore info!
You are most welcome and I also thank you for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment!
Thank You. Just received the Manticore. Heading to the warranty now.
Superb and very informative. I'll certainly be following you on here.
Some good tips here. I was lamenting the fact that the manticore doesn’t come with contrast option, so I had to adjust the screen brightness a few times as my lighting transitioned from daylight through dusk. I’ll be setting it to auto from now on!
Thank you for another great video, I think I'm going to get the manticore over the 900 for metal detecting copper culture
Great choice! I don't think you will regret that at all!! 🤠
Well done. Now I just need the machine delivered. Liked and subscribed. Keep the vids coming.
Hey Mark I haven't seen a new video in a long time What's up?
Hi Rick! Just life, really busy with lots of travel helping someone move. I'll be back in the saddle in a couple weeks with lots of new content. I appreciate you and can't wait to start making long firm content. I have a new video crew coming along so production will be way better so I'm excited! Thanks for checking in!
Do you have a school or offer training seminars.
How much more is this guy worth compared to the equinox 800 and a nice 200 dollar ish smalller sluice. Im buying my first detector but i want room to grow an learn.... especially having depth.. the manticore is basically teice as much as the equinox 800, but im thinkng of using the 800 equinox with a good smaller sluice to add some small flakes and specs.... lmk thoughts, and any specials on the 800 thats not realy all up on amarzn.... depth has me wonderimg too, but again.. i have no excavator yo dig with. Thanks
The thing about the Equinox 800 is it was... and still is one of the best vlf gold nugget machines ever made. I do prefer the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 over it slightly just because of the productivity but the 800 has been incredibly effective here in the California Gold Country by several of my friends who prefer to use it. For whatever reason the Manticore and Equinox 900 are not quite as stable in our soil and the small gold nuggets jump out of the ground with the Equinox 800. It's worth having one just for that reason alone However the Equinox 900 and Manticore are huge improvements in every other way other than when it comes to gold nuggets. I answered your question about the small sluice in your other earlier comment. Thank you again for the view and comment! If you choose to buy a new machine or especially any prospecting supplies use my discount code "BRASSMEDIC" at checkout. highplainsprospectors.com/?ref=BRASSMEDIC
I have the Etrac and the Equinox 800. I recently won a CTX 3030. Should I keep the CTX or sell it to fund the Manicore? You're opinion is appreciated.
Oh my! Tough question! I really like the CTX and it has been very good to me over the years. It swings a bit heavy, especially on slopes and in moderate or light trashy areas it's incredible. But I am still comparing the two machines in heavy iron and at this point I am leaning towards the Manticore in heavy iron and absolutely at the beach or for gold. So if a beach hunt or gold prospecting is something you want to do, sell the CTX. Also they are hard at work on the new Minelab Ultimate which will replace the CTX later in 2023 so your CTX will drop in value quick when that happens. Thanks for the view and great question!
@@BrassMedic Thanks, I didn't know about a new replacement for the CTX, I'm sure it will be expensive
@@PARelicHunters It will be their flagship relic machine no doubt. Honestly what I am going to do from now on is put the Manticore in my backpack, it's really light weight and compact. I will use my CTX everywhere I can until I get into major, heavy iron and then I will quickly get the Manticore set up and start using it. I can already CONFIRM that the CTX is no match for the Manticore in heavy iron. The Manticore is the best machine I have ever used in heavy iron and this includes the Equinox 800, XP Deus II and Makro Legend.!!
@@BrassMedic We don't hunt beaches, we mostly do yard permissions, woods and sometimes fields. We don't run into heavy iron very often.
New Manticore just arrived today! Can wait to get going with it. Thanks so much for this video! A big help. Question: The headphones look identical to the 6000. Are they interchangeable?
Really enjoyed your very informative video and looking forward to seeing some more of them.
Thanks for all the tips.
So I've been wanting to get into this for many years keep putting it off and off.
Mine lab has been one on my radar for many years.
Well I have the money to get one .
I'm totally new to this but don't want to go to cheap but don't want to go to high either .
I'm near the beach ⛱️🏖️ and lost of other types of ground.
Im thinking about this unit but I think theses things are like cell phones as soon as you buy a new one comes out.
More money more money.
With that said I'm looking for gold silver I think relics are cool too .
I don't want to play around buying this or that just don't want to keep waisting money
But I want to take this hobby serious .
So with that said do you think I'm making the right choice getting one this model that you're talking about.
Ps nice going on the run down of this machine.
Thumps up on video
Thank you so much for your kind words and thumbs up on the video! I appreciate your support. It's great to hear that you've been considering getting into this hobby for years and that you finally have the means to do so. The Minelab Manticore is a solid choice for both beginners and serious, experienced detectorists as well. It should serve you well in your search for gold, silver, and relics. One thing that can give you some peace of mind is this machine has ground breaking new technology that no other detector in the world has yet, such as a full polyphonic sound synthesizer for the tones. The entire circuit is now digital and fully updateable as the engineers at Minelab come up with new features, settings or fixes, they will upload updates for this machine. Out of all of the detectors on the market today, this machine has the best shelf-life right out of the box! . . . due to superb engineering and updateability. I wish you all the best and hope you have an amazing time exploring with your new metal detector no matter which model you choose! Thanks again for the view and comment/question!
Good video but your coil cable is routed incorrectly. It should be routed above the lower stem initially to prevent the tight radius when collapsed.
This is a really good thing to bring up and I like that you mentioned this I will pin this comment in the comment section so others can see it it is important and it's too bad the video was recorded that way. Thank you for the view and for your advice! Much appreciated!
Manticore..?? Or Equinox 800 and a good small sluice...? ??
I prefer the Manticore for many reasons I do have a video on my channel that is Equinox 900 vs Manticore. Take a look at that video. As far as the sluice box goes, I like a couple different ones. If you choose to buy either of these or a new machine, use my discount code at checkout "BRASSMEDIC". Two different systems completely but both are very effective.
1.This is a very nice system that's a little different, very effective even on fine gold but clean-up is really easy and the sluice doesn't have to come out of the water. highplainsprospectors.com/products/green-mountain-gold-trap-16-ez-cleanout-pay-streak-finder-fluid-bed-sluice/?ref=BRASSMEDIC
2. This is not "small" but small enough and I run dream mat in mine. highplainsprospectors.com/products/48-gold-prospecting-sluice-box-with-flare/?ref=BRASSMEDIC
You can always email me at the email address that is in the description of all of my videos. Thank you for your view and comment/question!
Sweet I can't wait to try my new manticore when I get it🤘
Nice, informative video. Thanks. I liked and subscribed. Can’t wait to get my Manticore delivered so I can try it ou.
Thanks,
Was great as I just got my mantilcore.
Do you have a video on making up my own program and saving it to the detector for later ???
Someone has a video on this on RUclips if you search you you should find it.
This is a very cool detector! I go with him too! Good luck!))
Nice! I back later when mine delivered
Congratulations on your purchase!! It's a fantastic and incredible metal detector! 🤠 Thanks for the view and comment!
nice video, diggerpete downunder. looking forward to more. 🤠
I've been thinking about getting the mantacore. I have question. Can I use any bluetooth headset? I want to buy the bundle which doesn't come with the headset. I'd rather have the carry bag and pin pointer. Thank you for a very informative video. I've learned a lot about something I haven't received yet. So I'm ahead of the game.
Firstly thank you for watching the video and I have to say that you won't be disappointed with the Minelab Manticore metal detector, it is a fantastic machine! If you do buy one make sure you get the Minelab M8 coil it really does make a huge difference on that machine. To answer your question about the headphones it's a proprietary technology and only Minelab headphones that come with the Manticore can connect to that Bluetooth system. So you would have to buy a set of headphones eventually anyway if you choose to go through the traditional Wireless Route. However there are workarounds to this where you can plug in a module in the analog headphone jack that sends its own standard Bluetooth signal to any headphones that you can buy on the market that use standard Bluetooth problem is you'll have a bunch of Hardware hanging off of your machine to do this. Thank you again for watching the video and for your comment / question!
Ok, so I jumped in the deep end. Lol, I went ahead and bought the bundle. When I opened the box, to my surprise, there was the headset! I was so happy.
Now, I watched where you showed all the settings. But, I need to understand the settings. Being that this is the first sophisticated metal detector I've ever looked at. The old one I had was a basic cheap one that you just turned on and turned two dials, and that's it. To me it was a trash detector. The Manticore, on the other hand, is one heck of a machine.
So now, if such a video exists where the settings are all explained, where even a child can understand, that would be great. Do you have such a video? If not, can you direct me to a place where I can learn about all the settings? Thank you again!
I have a question about the Manticore. I have a Gold Monster that I bought for gold prospecting here on Vancouver Island. It detects some very small flyspeck gold. Is the Manticore as good for small gold as the GM?
Thank you. Very helpful!!!
Great videos. All of them for the Manticore have been super informative. I really liked your gas money game, but I'm curious if a custom program like gas money settings can be saved in a custom profile rather than adjusting one of the main search modes. I would rather keep my main search modes in the default state and then switch over to a custom profile like gas money profile when I need it... I see in the manual that it has four custom profile slots.... But I haven't seen a video where someone has actually saved a custom profile yet, rather than changing one of the original search modes. I know it's easy to reset each mode individually back to factory settings, But like I said it would be nice to have all my factory setting search modes intact and then go to a custom profile where gas money custom is saved. Could you explain to me if this is possible to do it the way I have explained? I've watched your other video of course. I believe the way you have done it in your gas money video may provide additional vertical notching which is nice instead of the whole area being opened up, But I'd still rather save it as a custom profile if possible, instead of altering one of the main search modes.
Also... What recovery speed would you use on the beach for maximum depth?
Thank you The maximum depth of the target is 15 cm
Serious question.... if you could get a new unopened Minelab Equinox 800 for $400 Cash or a Minelab Vanish 540with Pro Find 20 Pinpointer, 12" Coil,+ Pouch, Gloves, Magnifying glass, & Digging tool $335..... Assuming Equinox not a scam, which could be verified by driving 200 miles to pick up. Seller now wants to complete the deal using Amazon for payment/delivery. Seller has delivered photos of the Equinox in the box, unassembled. Your thoughts please.
I am so uneasy about these kind of deals. $400 for a brand new Equinox just doesn't make any sense. Seems way too good to be true. Used they are going for $600. The Equinox is whole lot of machine and much better in every way over the Vanquish
@@BrassMedic Thanks much. Placerville Hardware gal said same thing. Very skeptical myself. I will be very careful. She has used verbiage which is verbatim to terms identified as typical, when suggesting Amazon as a vehicle to purchase. Love your RUclips videos.
Usually anytime they want to use Amazon for payment, that should flash red lights. If you're driving there to pick it up, why wouldn't they want some nice cold hard cash?
Excellent!!!! Thank You!
Great video, thank you.
Mondays to do list ;)
Thanks. Good video.
Does the Manticore come with the screen protector or do you need to order it from where?
I believe it comes with 5
I dont see where they have what the latest version is on their site.
Where can you find one???
Threshold is actually the earth signal. To complete a circuit.
In modern circuits there are different types of threshold which are true threshold and then there are false (not tied to the ground loop as in an analog circuit) thresholds that are designed to simply blank on any filtered (discriminated) targets. The analog circuits of yesteryear did all feature a true threshold that was inherent in the circuit ground loop. Zener and/or Schottky were used in the circuit loops on the older circuits. On the Manticore there is true threshold but only while in Goldfield mode. Thank you for your view and for your thought-provoking comment!
Why wouldn't Minelab put the screen on instead of leaving it to the user to have a chance to screw it up?
I definitely will some time 😅
Awesome! Thank you for your view and comment!
Tip 1. Sounds like a pain in the backside. Why does it not come with screen protector already on?
Oh to the places we could go a business.
How long to get md ?
¡Gracias!
A huge and sincere Thank You for the view, comment and support of the channel. Please know it is absolutely appreciated!
A $1600 metal detector should have a Gorilla Glass screen similar to a cell phone. Having to use a screen protector is laughable.
Good point!! And... Great idea! Thank you for the view and for your comment!
I have to totally agree with that!
Silly comment. The amount of abuse the screen gets out in the field absolutely warrants a screen protector. It can be changed a couple of times a year for next to nothing giving in effect a brand new screen.
The glare is ridiculous on this machine
I totally disagree. You must not remember when cellphones did not use gorilla glass. The 3030 does not either and it cost more. Not sure why your worried unless you try playing golf with your machine your all set. Weird comment.
The first thing every one should be able to afford the machine
Why?
@@detectordie uh, the price is ridiculous
Are you new to detecting, or not obsessed with it? Yeah, it ain't cheap. But those of us who are very serious about detecting, will pay for the best.
@@detectordie So, I'm suppose to get a loan, sacrifice my bills and not pay my bills, srry but a roof over my head and putting food in my kids mouth is more important, Peace
@@detectordie No, im not new but if u have all this money, feel free to buy me one
Most important register your detector!!
I think the first step should be- charge it up😂
True but you guys would have been so PO'd at me if I would have wasted one of the 10 steps on that blatantly obvious tip! 🤣
Got rid of that 666
Thank you for the view!
To expensive will stay with my etrac 1.5 to 100 khz think it’s covered
Number 11 sell it and get a Deus II or a Makro Legend
Hah, I love my D2 as well!! In certain sites it's the only machine I take!
harbor freight metal detector is a good machine to learn what the fuck your doing...that 8 in. coil goes deep
What brand is it? I haven't seen it yet. I go there every once in a while but didn't know they sell one. Thanks for the view and comment!
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Putting on a screen protector isn't that complicated
Number 1# find enough gold in the first two hours I can bury the detector in the hole.
You can abuse the hell out of that machine you can lighten up find us so you can even see it drop it in the mud drop it in the creek it will keep going.
Coil cover and put tape around it and then were the coil wire comes out the coil take that to shaft go to call can go either way all the way one way or always the other at least remove just by rocking to check your back and forth do you have your core work go up the shaft so it doesn’t rattle and give you false signals and of course the more you use it the more you mean inside you take that wire loose I’m retired so it stays nice and tight.
Faults signals will drive you crazy make sure you don’t wanna rings anything up on your jacket steps or anything that will go over your detector and melts your headphones to your head make sure you have a pair shoes that don’t have millennium don’t wear no rings nothing like that.
Always use use your headphones get the best you can here that number thing in the termination thing you will never learn how to run your detector properly you can tell so much more by the sound.
What are the main things that happens to detectors is they sit in the closet.
And if you check your is kind of lucky you’ll take it for a walk in the backyard every once in a while you’re not gonna find anything to learn how to run your detective that way that’s the biggest thing I see.
Then you get it out and try to run it when you wanna groups around once in a great while you’ll never learn how to run that way it’s good to hang around experience people but you got to get the timeOn the detector.
Pick it up and put it in the mud rolled around a little bit that way it’s brokin..
Running a damn thing it’s way tougher than you think it is
Interesting comment. These are just my own personal opinions of the first 10 things to do when you get the machine. In the order I would recommend. Thank you for your view and comment!
I don't recommend this product. In fact, I don't think I will ever buy from minelab ever again. While it is reasonable for detecting metals, it comes with an absurdly dumb design flaw. The head will not stay in place, so it drags on the ground. It angers me how stupid this company can be. There is no fix, except using a stick or duct tape to hold it in place. It ruins the whole metal detector.
The Minelab Manticore features a unique design of the way that the coil attaches to the detector. It is a superior design and I have never seen any such situation as you discuss in your warning to others to not buy a Minelab Manticore. Of course your Manticore is still under full warranty and if such a condition really did exist and it's not simply user error, it is completely covered under s rock solid warranty.
Yeah Dilek, is that you??😂
1..get a mortgage.
No doubt!! Thanks for the view and comment!
Just got my manticore and came across your video.With out a doubt the best instructional video I have found. I am a little long in the tooth so appreciate the time you have taken to explain the settings. I am mainly chasing gold and now swing a 6000 but some of the places we go have small shards of metal that take up time and effort so was hoping to use the Manticore to detect these spots.Time will tell.Thanks once again.Barry from Australia.