

Minelab Gold Monster 1000
A gold detector built entirely around automation, combining a 45 kHz VLF frequency with a high-speed 24-bit signal processor for exceptional sensitivity to fine and large gold alike. Fully automatic ground balance, sensitivity, and noise cancellation, two dedicated search-only modes (Gold — ignoring iron, and Deep Metal), and a Gold Chance probability indicator make it an uncomplicated starting point for newcomers to gold prospecting.
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A gold detector built entirely around automation, combining a 45 kHz VLF frequency with a high-speed 24-bit signal processor for exceptional sensitivity to fine and large gold alike. Fully automatic ground balance, sensitivity, and noise cancellation, two dedicated search-only modes (Gold — ignoring iron, and Deep Metal), and a Gold Chance probability indicator make it an uncomplicated starting point for newcomers to gold prospecting.
The Gold Monster 1000 is an easy-to-use, high-performance gold detector that turns beginners into confident operators through full automation of the most important settings. It pairs a 45 kHz frequency with a 24-bit digital signal processor to boost sensitivity across a wide range of gold piece sizes.
Continuous automatic Easy-Trak ground balance monitors and adjusts the detector as soil conditions change, reducing false signals and maintaining stability in difficult, salt-affected ground without repeated manual intervention.
Improved ferrous/non-ferrous discrimination and stronger performance in conductive (salty) ground compared to higher-frequency detectors make it a strong choice for prospectors seeking to maximize gold recovery across varied ground conditions.
Automatic sensitivity (Auto/Auto+, or 10 manual levels), automatic noise cancel at power-up, and the visual Gold Chance Indicator — which leans toward precious metals like gold and away from iron and hot rocks — round out a feature set built to remove guesswork from every sweep.
Key Features
45 kHz Frequency
high sensitivity to the smallest gold pieces
24-Bit Processor
higher signal clarity and fewer false signals
Automatic Easy-Trak
continuous ground balance without manual intervention
Gold Chance Indicator
instant visual gauge of target probability
Automatic Sensitivity and Noise Cancel
faster, simpler setup
Lightweight
just 1.25 kg for long prospecting sessions
Waterproof Coil
up to 1 meter for working around shallow streams
Technical Specifications
- Depth
- 2 feet
- Made In
- Australia
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Technology
- Single-frequency VLF with 24-bit digital signal processor
- Frequency
- 45 kHz
- Ground Balance
- Continuous automatic (Easy-Trak) / Manual
- Sensitivity
- Automatic / Auto+ / 10 manual levels
- Noise Cancel
- Automatic at power-up
- Discrimination
- Ferrous / non-ferrous with Gold Chance Indicator
- Display
- Simple, easy-to-read LCD screen
- Length
- Adjustable: 97 to 132 cm (38 to 52 in)
- Weight
- 1.25 kg (2.76 lb)
- Standard Search Coil
- 5-inch round DD waterproof coil
- Optional Coil
- 10-inch DD coil for wider coverage (sold separately)
- Battery
- Two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, 10-12 hours runtime
- Waterproofing
- Coil waterproof to 1 meter / control box rain-resistant
- Headphones
- Wired headphones included
What's in the Box
- Main control unit (control box)
- 5-inch round DD waterproof search coil
- Wired headphones
- Two rechargeable batteries
- Charging cable
- User manual
Who Should Use the Minelab Gold Monster 1000?
Beginners wanting a fully automatic, easy-to-learn gold detector
A strong fit for beginners wanting a fully automatic, easy-to-learn gold detector with the Minelab Gold Monster 1000.
Experienced prospectors looking for a lightweight VLF detector
A strong fit for experienced prospectors looking for a lightweight vlf detector with the Minelab Gold Monster 1000.
Searching for small gold pieces in mineralized ground
A strong fit for searching for small gold pieces in mineralized ground with the Minelab Gold Monster 1000.
Working bedrock cracks, tailings piles, and dry washes
A strong fit for working bedrock cracks, tailings piles, and dry washes with the Minelab Gold Monster 1000.
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