Whites Classic 5 ID

Pull tabs for gold

D.Chisholm in Milford Mi.USA -
I belive the classic 5 is a good detector for a person that is just starting out, I have found three gold rings, ten silver rings, twenty six hundred clad coins, one hundred wheat pennies, fiftheen silver coins.
By moving the coil back and forth and going slow you find more targets, and yes you do dig a lot of pull tags and junk, but some of the junk you dig are old toys ect.
Good luck and happy hunting.

Sep 06, 2010

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OK - but not impressive

MTPockets in Penn Hills, PA -
I have had the detector for about 4 years and the typical find is usually less than 4 inches deep. The detector has had a problem with locking-up - which can usually be cured by disconnecting and reconnecting the coil. I bought a PZ-950 coil hoping to cure the problem and get better depth. No real noticeable improvement. Upon dis-assembling the detector case, I found a few wires pinched between the inner and outer case. Repositioning the wires seems to have cured the problem. This detector is easy to use but lacks depth. You will find nothing in a well searched area whereas, for example, an MXT will find coins at greater depths. You can find better detectors for the same price.

May 15, 2009

18 Yes
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Could use more bang for the buck

Ben in Woodbridge, New Jersey USA -
I'm pretty new to the detecting game and this is my second machine. I've been wanting to get my hands on a whites detector, but quite frankly I find them overpriced. The cheapest price I saw for a classic V was about $350. I was cruising ebay however and was able to stumble across a near new one for $250 from a no longer interested owner.

I've used it for a couple of months now. On the plus side, it has a nice quality fit and feel to it. The coil is light as well as the rest of the unit and I have no problem swinging this for hours. The volume is not adjustable but the setting is good-not too loud or too soft. The set up is easy and the instructions are simple to follow. The coil depth is pretty good. I've occasionally found coins up to a foot deep and the signal was very clear although a majority of my findings are in the typical 2 to 4 inch range. The display is pretty accurate in identifying the target. It shows pulltabs well and most junk will show as fluctuating blocks. On typical grass areas, I can max out the sensitivity with no problem. On a saltwater beach, it gets chirpy but lowering the sensitivity a few levels helps out alot.

On the negative side, there is no battery life meter which I find bewildering. The pinpointing signal is weak even when the target is fairly close to the surface, but it is accurate most of the time. It would have been a nice touch if a detector stand was included to keep the control box off the ground. The LCD display is small so keep that in mind if your eyesight is lacking. My biggest gripe is quite simply the price. For what it does, I can't picture buying one new for around $400.00.

Overall, I'm not bashing the machine but I'm not blown away by it. I'll likely hang on to it as a backup, but I look forward to upgrading in the future. If you're an upstart like me,you might want to consider getting a classic V, but shop around for a used one.

Sep 12, 2007

36 Yes
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"SUPER PULL TAP FINDER"

Jeremy in Huntsville, Texas -


I have been detecting for awhile now with the classic 5. overall its ok for begginers but if you want a good all around machine, this is not the one. It does really good in places where there is not any trash. but take it out into the field and its a big chatter box, no matter how well you try to tune the disc. controll. the best set up for this machine is disc. Controll at around 9oclock and the sens. at max. this set up is all around best for coins and jewelrey. Ive found nothing but modern clad mith this machine, maybe its just my bad luck. but ive been to some places that should have produced some really good finds. Overall great machine to start out with to learn the basics. but you will soon want to update. The GARRET 1350 is a great choice. Hope this helps some of you out there.

Apr 06, 2007

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Whites Classic ID 5

Ryan Olsen in Jackson, New Jersey, USA -
I bought this machine several years ago. The average depth of coins it finds is around 6 inches. So far my best finds are several old wheat pennies, a 1901 indian head penny and a 1942 walking liberty hlf dollar and a 1940 mercury dime.
However if u are looking for the old stuff i would suggest a minelab in the 600 to 700 dollar price range.

Apr 11, 2006

61 Yes
10 No

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