Minelab Sovereign GT
Street Price $680
Number of Reviews: 20
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Minelab Sovereign GT
I've paid it of in 1 summer digging rings
ROBET WALKE in WILMIRTON,NC -Its a great machine 17 frequencies, I paid it off in ring and diamond rings in 1 summer, same with the minelab elite.
Mar 29, 2010
6 Yes
2 No
Dave Taylor
Dave Taylor in South West UK -Being deeply into the hobby of metal detecting, I did my homework before buying the Minelab Sovereign GT and it didn't let me down.
At the time, I didn't just buy one, I ended up buying two, one for my brother and one for myself (two people searching feels less lonely than one and in this day and age, is more safety sensible too).
We mentally digested the instruction manual (its very advisable to do that before you go hunting with this machine), then we started out to test what the detector could really do.
On beaches the depth it detects too is awesome (even using the standard 10" coil).
We were digging small non ferrous objects,(as tiny as ear studs),from as deep as 12 inches and larger coin sized objects to a depth of 14 to almost 18 inches.
Aluminum littered sites are a real pain, but all detectors have some trouble notching out beer cans, ring pulls, foil and other general aluminum objects anyway, but the Sovereign GT feels better at doing this than many other detectors I've have seen, used or heard of.
There's no getting away from it, the Sovereign GT does take a bit of getting used to at first, which will involve a bit of patience to get to know it properly.
It nulls out small "and" large ferrous objects(with iron mask on),with ease.
On both beach and land the iron mask is excellent, but again it will take a bit of getting used too before you will fully master what the detector is telling you, as its a bit different to most other detectors.
On large ferrous objects,(and when in silent mode), the detector often sends out a quick pop or crack sound to tell you its found a large iron object.
At first this is difficult to understand, for with the second pass of the coil over the iron object(whilst in silent mode), the detector makes every attempt to stay completely silent to verify that its found iron.
The Sovereign GT uses broad band signal technology (using 17 search frequencies simultaneously), something a lot of other detectors can't even come close too matching for performance.
Overall the Sovereign GT is worth its weight in gold (pun intended).
To me, I've never come across a better machine for all round excellence.
I'm so confident with this detector that I feel that I won't ever need to buy another.
The Minelab Sovereign GT is an excellent deep seeking all rounder of detectors and it doesn't take much time to learn what its telling you when your out hunting, as the Sovereign GT almost talks to its operator.
The Sovereign GT is solidly built, so it is heavier than most other detectors, but this is not a down side, as you get used to it.
For those in fear of anything I've written above, the Sovereign GT has a (Switch on and go mode) built into it (designed for the beginner) and the depth of finds in that mode, will still be excellent.
With this detector, you can have fun from the very start and mark my words, this detector is a serious treasure hunter.
All the best and I hope this review helps
"Happy Hunting".
Mar 11, 2010
33 Yes
0 No
The Proffessionals Choice
mrad in Lncs, UK -No Modes, no cr*p, no fuss and all positive signals. I do this 6-7 Days a week, 5 - 8 hours a day, the GT is the pro choice. Every detector at the high end is good but the Sov GT has the edge. Hip mount it so your swinging nothing, volume- max, notch & discrim - 0, iron mask on, silent search - on,tracking switch to fixed, sens - max, then adjust the threshold just so you can hear it(very important).
Prior to this adjust the GB: Switch on the GT keep the coil in the air(10s), Go to All Metal and Trac GB, lower the Sens to 3 O'Clock pump the coil until you hear no fluctuation in the Threshold, then switch to discrim and fixed GB and then raise the sens.
If your on the Beach or Pasture you should get it max without falsing, if the GT keeps on nulling then lower the sens(if a lot of iron present or hotrocks or coke), if you get past 2 o'Clock on Sens then switch to Auto(trust the machine, you will get good depth). If the threshold is very steady then switch to "Silent Search" ( only if the land you are searching is relatively target free) in this mode you can swing faster and the machine is more sensitive.
If you keep getting false signals then either lower the sens or switch back to threshold search( in this mode you must swing slower). Now the most important advice I can give: Sweep over a target from both directions, listen to the threshold if at any point this starts to null, walk away you have just found iron(well done). LISTEN very carefully on deep targets: Sometimes- Threshold-Null-Signal-Null-Threshold. Walk away its iron. Especially when it pin points in two different places. The Threshold is the Key with the Sov GT, all Non Ferrous objects(goodies) will be a continuous elevation in sound from the threshold. Every time you receive a signal check the surrounding area for iron, the threshold will tell you.
I could tell you more about this detector but then you'll be the same as me, I don't what competition thanks. Enjoy this great machine, or buy one get frustrated and sell it for half price and make me happy.
Jan 07, 2010
31 Yes
2 No
Best allrounder ever??
Neil in England -This is my third review of a metal detector the other two being the T2 and the Matrix M6. I described the T2 as probably my all time favorite and the M6 as near detecting perfection due to it's performance and great value price. So where does the sovereign gt fit in? I originally purchased a gt a while back for detecting the beaches...a use for which it is virtually unbeatable...but then sold it again due to lack of beach use. I had never really rated the gt for inland use due to it's slow recovery speed....I thought I would be better off with a faster recovering machine....that's why I purchased the t2. However, reading lots of information on sovereign forums sparked my interest again so I bought another GT. I've been using the machine for a couple of months and I am learning to get the most out of the machine. I've found that the GT can be used in amongst the trash if you work slowly and learn what to listen for...it will even keep up with faster recovering machines in the right hands.
I've also found that even the most difficult soil conditions won't stop the GT from finding the goodies....it seems to be deep wherever I take it and I've used it on some pretty bad soil.
Some of the objects I have recovered have been really small, proving the machines sensitivity....some of the objects have been hard to find due to their small size.
The machine is so versatile you can detect a field and walk straight onto the wet sand on the beach without changing any settings which can't really be done with any machine other than another minelab multi frequency detector. So if I had to choose only one detector to use from now on I think I would have to choose the GT over all my others. The fact you can use it equally well on the beach and inland is a real plus and in the right hands it's performance is hard to beat. This combination, in my opinion, makes this detector one of the best allrounders ever.....maybe even the best.
Dec 27, 2009
19 Yes
0 No
Easy to use uncomplicated the best yet!!
Peter in Hove East Sussex UK -I have used and owned quite a few machines ranging from Explorer, Tesoro, Nexus, Troyx5 ect, and they all have their good points.
But what you have to say to your self is how much of the publicity for any new machine is hype, some machines are lighter, some are know good on wet sand, some are just constructed very badly, it goes on. Depth is an unknown quantity, small coins 6 to eight inches, a dustbin lid 18 inches, depending on the size of the target, and the soil if, always better if its wet makes metal more conductive. The Sovereign GT is a robust easy to use and very efficient metal detector, it will still take a little while to get used to for a novice, but there is so much info out there it wont be a problem.
All metal has a different reactance specific metals copper, brass, gold, silver, nickel ect ect, Gold some say 10khz is a good frequency or between 6 and 7 khz for silver, so the Sovereigns frequency range is 1.5 to 25.5, which hopefully covers all. I use this machine more than any other, in fact I sold my Explorer, and bought an Excalibur, I now have what I think is the perfect combination, the GT for field work and beach, and the Excalibur for wading.
They do have one design fault and that is the plastic lugs on the battery which you have to release by pulling down with your thumb or fore finger, you need to remember they are only plastic, if you put to much strain on them they will crack, you just need to treat it with a bit of respect I don't think they could or need to improve this machine, its a good all rounder I cant praise it enough.
Dec 24, 2009
9 Yes
0 No
WOW!! Awesome Detector!!
Alan Jagger in Riverside ca -The Minelab Soverign Gt is now my main detector after using all of the top detectors up to 2008. I've been detecting and prospecting since 1973 and with this detector I've found everything including gold nuggets. This detector is great for coins,jewelry and prospecting, it makes many other detectors feel like toys. I really like the great sounding tones and incredible sensitivity, with the ability to add the 18" excelerator coil for searches up to 24 inches. Wow! The sun-ray Digital display and having the BBS-Broad Band Spectrum while most detectors operate at a single frequency the Sov Gt operates at 1.5hz up to 25.5hz, this allows for greater depth and sensitivity but being able to add that awesome 18inch coil along with the multi Frequencies makes for one very powerful detector that just can't be beat for this price range..
Nov 07, 2008
68 Yes
3 No
Soveriegn GT
Mal Gibson in UK -Owned my GT now for 10 months. I find it unbeatable on ploughed field & pasture. Used it on the beach with no problems. It was a bit confusing at first wondering what all the buttons actually did but once understood I think it will be hard to beat. I have used Tesoro Tejon, X terra 70, Matrix m6, Explorer XS, when out with the club up against the big guns - se - exp 11 - none of these are as productive. Play with the sensitivity it will find anything. Just purchased a sef coil & it is the best coil out there. Going over ring pulls & cans etc the machine gives an elastic feel to the tone. I will not part with this now. The nulling can be a bit annoying as can the threshold hum. Turn it to silent search turn up the sens, turn up the thresh, so you can barely hear it seems to give it a quicker recovery speed. Best value for money out there.
Sep 05, 2008
40 Yes
0 No
I Sold My GT and Bought an Explorer
Michigan Hunter in Southern Michigan -I had a nice GT but sold it and eventually purchased the XS, Explorer II, and then a new SE. I'm now returning to the GT.
Warning: If you love your GT stay with it! Don't sell it to buy an Explorer. If you do you'll probably be very sorry.
The GT is simple and powerful. It will find silver in places loaded with trash. The Explorers are noisy and don't handle trash nearly as well.
The Explorers are way over rated and not nearly as productive as the GT.
I could say more but just read the other 5 start posts below because they pretty much cover it all.
You'll never find a better land machine than the Sovereign GT. Compared to the GT the Explorer is an over priced gimmick.
Sep 01, 2008
49 Yes
2 No
The Sovereign GT is an awesome machine.
Bottlebum in Huntingburg, Indiana -I've had a few different Sovereigns over the last ten years. There were times where money would get tight and I would have to sell and there were times when I traded for some other detector that I thought might be better. But, no matter what, I always ended up going back to the Sovereign.
IMO the GT is an excellant machine and hard to beat. Once you learn what the machine is telling you, chances are, you will feel the same way as I do about it. The biggist thing, is that you have to put in the time and learn the machine and the same goes for any machine that you might decide on.
HH, Bottlebum
Jun 27, 2008
24 Yes
2 No
The Minelab Secret
MB in Michigan, USA -For years I feared Minelab detectors because some people told me they're hard to learn and cheaply made.
Recently I decided to see for myself so I purchased a Sovereign GT.
First let me say that the GT is not difficult to learn. The beginner settings are great and many oldtimers still use them. You set the knobs once and leave them there. After that you just turn it on and off and replace batteries when needed. This is one of the easiest to use machines made today.
Some claim it's too heavy. This is not correct. It is just right with super balance.
The depth is better than all brands and models I've owned heretofore.
The IRON MASK works great and the only nails I dig now are those I pull up while digging good targets.
Pinpointing is dead-on perfect once one learns the DD coil. I rarely dig a plug more than 3 inches wide. One could use a coin plugger or screw driver type coin digger with the GT fixed with the stock 10" coil.
The quality of Minelab workmanship is so superior to most other brands that after owning a GT the other brands look like cheap toys. Even the user manual is a quality binded easy-to-understand booklet.
The GT is a winner!
Oct 02, 2007
59 Yes
5 No
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