Tesoro Compadre

Value for money

jon david in porthcawl ,wales -
I use a lazer scout, but I think this is the u.k. version of the compadre, I've owned the silver sabre previously, what a land mark in detecting that was, anyway the scout/compadre is superb in finding coins right next to iron, only tesoro seem to have mastered this to a fine degree. It will find a coin within an inch of a rusty nail, detectors costing mega bucks have difficulty in doing this, ok the depth is not awesome but it's tools for the job, on bad sites you cant fault this little one.

Feb 07, 2011

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Little Detector, Big Performance!!

Jim Tenney in Alamosa, CO -
First of all let me say I never was a Tesoro fan. Their machines seemed to be too simple to find anything worthwhile. After buying one for my daughter's birthday (she has a short attention span) I noticed she was finding as many coins as I was and sometimes more!! I took it out a few times by myself and was impressed with the depth and pinpointing. It's also light and can be swung all day.

The small "profile" of the Compadre doesn't seem to attract as much attention in parks and playgrounds which is normally a good thing. For $150, it's a great machine for a beginner or even as a back up for experienced users!!

Dec 20, 2010

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Compadre: The Detector You Keep

Scott J. in Florida -
Ok, so you've been holding off on buying the Compadre. "It looks too much like a toy," you thought. Your loss.
The Tesoro Compadre is one of the best detectors you can buy, at $150 or any other price. The Compadre reminds you of the reason we all got into this hobby: to have fun. And the Compadre is the most fun you'll have with a detector. One knob to set your discrimination, plug in the your earphones, and off you go (word of warning: keep your earphones off your ears when you first turn it on unless you want the battery check to blow your eardrums out).
Would I take the Compadre to the beach or relic hunting? Nope. The 5.75" coil is too small and doesn't give the right depth for that.
However, take the Compadre to any park, tot lot, school field, or house lot and get ready to have the most fun you've had in a long time.
It has just the right depth to hit about 90% of targets you would find no matter what detector you use, and at 12 kHz, it nails small gold (if it's there) like a pro.
That small coil will weed through trash like there's no tomorrow and will get you closer to metal playground equipment than most other detectors costing much more.
I have owned many detectors, but the Compadre is the one detector I have bought and kept and use regularly.
It also makes a great backup/loaner if you ever decide to "move up" (just don't be too surprised if you keep coming back to it)and the lifetime warranty is still the best in the industry. So if you feel like you're spending more time adjusting your $900 technological marvel than actually treasure hunting, just grab the Compadre and start gobbling up the coins and jewelery. If its there, the Compadre will find it.

Nov 28, 2010

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Compadre

dave in notts, uk. -
For the money, you cant beat this machine. I also have a laser scout which is basically the same detector with an 8" coil and a sensitivity knob, however, with the compadre you know the target is bang under that coil and you retrieve it immediately. With the scout you seem to dig bigger holes. I don't think the sensitivity knob makes a whole lot of difference. I would say the compadre is just about deep enough for most items and is a pleasure to use.

Feb 20, 2010

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Big dogs won't train this little pup,it's one step ahead.

Roger in Cushing Oklahoma USA -
Like Tom in Virginia if you have a Tesoro Compadre keep it or someday you will be sorry. For a long time some friends of my brother had many people with detectors looking for a large diamond earring set in white gold but it was given up for lost. I will not name any of the high end detectors that were used to try to find it but the Compadre found it in about three minutes. Don't ever be fooled, go for the Compadre.

Feb 15, 2010

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I miss my compadre

tom in virginia -
I sold my compadre, it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I have regretted it ever since. Never let go of your compadre. Its one of the best grab and go detectors ever made, period....

Aug 09, 2009

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Definitely a winner !

Nick hunter in Europe -
Just bought a Compadre to hunt the beaches. Got one with 8" hard wired coil. The very first 9 hours with it (3 outings) were very productive : one 18K golden bracelet, two silver pendants, and 206 current coins. The ability to discriminate into the ferrous range is a real plus and makes this little beaut a great coinshooter and i'm sure it'll be an excellent relic hunting unit.

This detectors talks to you while searching. If you undestand it's language, you'll outclass any digital unit.

Jun 01, 2009

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What a great piece of equipment!

Hugo in Georgia -
I just bought a Tesoro Compadre for my 7 year old daughter and a Fisher F2 for myself. After getting familiar with the controls and some test, I took her to the local playground with her Compadre. She found 1 quarter, 1 dime and 4 pennies. This thing is simple, lightweight and it discriminates great. She was so happy with her detector! Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it doesn't have pinpoint feature but you can't beat it for the price. The coil is small so after using it for a couple of hours, I'm sure you will be more accurate when digging. Great buy and will highly recommend it to anybody on a budget looking for simplicity but a quality product! I'm digging it!;0)

May 16, 2009

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Best little detector in Texas

Bill in Texas in Kerrville, Texas USA -
I bought this detector for my wife and she loves it. I have 6 Tesoros, so you know that I am a Tesoro nut. Well I find myself grabbing this little machine when my wife is not hunting with me for the first time hunts. It will really sniff out those indicator coins in a trashy area. It is so light and easy to use. A wonderful machine for the money. Great job Tesoro

Apr 30, 2009

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Love this Compadre its Great!

Big Jo in Cali -
Great detector finds coins like a beast. Good jewlry machine too. Gets at least 6 to 7 inches on a coin in grass amazing. Discs out iron really well too. Easy to use to. Good battery life on one 9 volt.Highly recomend. Had a Garrett ace 250 and a Fisher F2 like this compadre way better. Tesoro you Rock.

Apr 07, 2009

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