Description
The Minelab Gold Monster 1000 is a highly sensitive, fully automatic gold detector designed to help both beginners and experienced prospectors find fine gold with ease.
This is an affordable gold detector if you’re on a tight budget.
Operating at a powerful 45 kHz VLF frequency, it delivers exceptional sensitivity to small gold nuggets and flakes in highly mineralised soils common in Zimbabwe. With simple one-touch controls, automatic ground balancing, and lightweight construction, it’s one of the easiest and most effective entry-level gold detectors available.
Built for performance and simplicity, the Gold Monster 1000 removes complex settings and replaces them with intelligent automation—allowing you to focus on detecting rather than tuning. Whether you’re working riverbeds, old diggings, or hard rocky ground, this machine is designed to maximise your chances of finding gold.
Key Benefits
- Ultra-sensitive 45 kHz VLF technology for fine gold detection
- Fully automatic ground balance, sensitivity, and noise control
- Excellent performance in mineralised Zimbabwean soils
- Lightweight design (approx. 1.33 kg) for all-day use
- Simple “turn-on-and-go” operation for beginners
- Gold Chance Indicator helps identify promising targets
- Waterproof search coils (up to 1m depth)
- Dual power options (rechargeable Li-ion or AA batteries)
- Ideal for small nuggets, flakes, and shallow deposits
From the Manufacturer
Technical Specifications – Minelab Gold Monster 1000
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Technology | VLF (Very Low Frequency) |
| Operating Frequency | 45 kHz |
| Processor | 24-bit high-speed signal processing |
| Detection Modes | Gold (Iron Reject), Deep All Metal |
| Ground Balance | Fully automatic (Easy-Trak) |
| Sensitivity | Auto, Auto+, Manual (1–10) |
| Noise Cancel | Automatic |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Length | Collapsed: 94.4 cm / Extended: 138.2 cm |
| Coil Options | 5” Double-D (GM05) + 10”×6” Double-D (GM10 optional) |
| Coil Waterproofing | Up to 1 metre |
| Control Box | Rainproof / splash-resistant |
| Audio Output | Built-in speaker + 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Volume Control | 6 levels |
| Display | Monochrome LCD |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable Li-ion or 8× AA batteries |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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