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product_id: 1995219
title: "Gold Bug Metal Detector, Black (GOLDBUG) – Lightweight, Ergonomic Design with LCD Display, Pinpoint, Ground Balance, and 2 Search Modes for Gold Nugget Prospecting"
brand: "fisher labs"
price: "€ 473.28"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Fisher Labs"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1995219-gold-bug-metal-detector-black-goldbug-lightweight-ergonomic-design-lcd
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# Precision pinpoint & ground balance 0-99 numeric LCD target ID 2.5 lbs ultra-lightweight Gold Bug Metal Detector, Black (GOLDBUG) – Lightweight, Ergonomic Design with LCD Display, Pinpoint, Ground Balance, and 2 Search Modes for Gold Nugget Prospecting

**Brand:** fisher labs
**Price:** € 473.28
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Strike Gold with Precision — Don’t Just Hunt, Dominate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold Bug Metal Detector, Black (GOLDBUG) – Lightweight, Ergonomic Design with LCD Display, Pinpoint, Ground Balance, and 2 Search Modes for Gold Nugget Prospecting by fisher labs
- **How much does it cost?** € 473.28 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/1995219-gold-bug-metal-detector-black-goldbug-lightweight-ergonomic-design-lcd)

## Best For

- fisher labs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fisher labs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Data-Driven Detection:** Large LCD screen with numeric target ID and depth readout empowers you with real-time, actionable insights.
- • **Smart Targeting Modes:** Switch seamlessly between All-Metal and Discriminate modes to zero in on gold nuggets while filtering out junk.
- • **Audio Feedback Mastery:** 2-Tone VCO audio with adjustable threshold and gain lets you tune into the exact signal you want—never miss a find.
- • **Terrain-Ready Ground Balance:** Advanced computerized ground grab and continuous ground phase adapt instantly to any soil for pinpoint accuracy.
- • **Effortless All-Day Prospecting:** At just 2.5 lbs, the Gold Bug’s ergonomic design keeps fatigue at bay so you can hunt longer and smarter.

## Overview

The Fisher Labs Gold Bug Metal Detector is a lightweight, ergonomic device designed for serious gold nugget prospecting. Featuring a large LCD with numeric target ID, dual search modes, advanced ground balancing technology, and 2-tone audio feedback, it delivers precise detection in diverse terrains. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike, it offers comfort, accuracy, and smart filtering to maximize your treasure hunting success.

## Description

desertcart.com : Fisher Labs Gold Bug Metal Detector, Black (GOLDBUG) – Lightweight, Ergonomic Design with LCD Display, Pinpoint, Ground Balance, and 2 Search Modes for Gold Nugget Prospecting : Hobbyist Metal Detector Accessories : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: An Awesome Coin Shooter - Still just a beginner I like to coin hunt at local parks in the play areas where the swing sets and slides are. The Gold Bug is an awesome coin shooter. Just set the detector to "all metal mode" and set the discrimination to 70 and it will reject almost all trash and only detect coins. I am still learning how to detect other items but coins are so easy. I stopped at a local park on the way to work this morning using the machine for the second time and in just over 1 hour this is my total haul = 14 dimes and 30 pennies, a tiny pin, a machine screw and a small piece of hardware. I also have a Garrett Pro Pinpointer that helped with quick recovery. After shooting 44 coins in 75 minutes as a noob I highly recommend the Gold Bug. While it is downplayed for finding coins I find the opposite to be true and here is the proof.
Review: Good Intermediate Rig - Bought this for some outdoor adventuring at my ranch in New Mexico. I take this back into the juniper forest and have found all sorts of interesting things. My favorite was the half-buried mule shoe, as shown. I have also found very old heavy equipment parts, a 1940's era thermos bottle, and a small meteorite (about a 1/4in across). Depths are usually shallow, although I found a mysterious steel pipe buried about 8 inches down in the driveway. After careful excavation, it turned out to be some random piece of pipe. I would never have known it was there without this detector, plus it helped me scour a work area for sharp metals pieces, after some construction work. I've been using this for over a year and I'm still on the first battery! Okay, I don't use it EVERY day, but I am amazed at the battery life. Be sure to add a hand-held detector. The Gold Bug gets one pretty close to the target, but the hand-held detector zeroes in. If it's small, one could really miss something good, using only the Gold Bug. Haven't found any gold nuggets yet, but if they're out there, this device will probably find it. Not flakes, though. It would probably take a small nugget to get a solid signal worth digging for. Great product; good value. Happy customer!

## Features

- Lightweight & Ergonomic: The Gold Bug is the lightest in its class, offering an ergonomic design that reduces fatigue during long hours of searching. Its balanced build ensures comfort, ideal for serious gold nugget prospecting.
- Two Search Modes: The detector offers All-Metal and Discriminate modes. Use All-Metal for full detection or Discriminate to filter out unwanted metals, focusing on valuable targets like gold and avoiding trash.
- Large LCD Screen: The Gold Bug features a large LCD screen with 0-99 numeric target identification. It also provides a depth readout and large target alert, offering precise data for accurate target identification
- Advanced Ground Balance: Equipped with continuous ground phase and computerized ground grab, the Gold Bug ensures optimal ground balance in various terrains. The no-motion pinpoint feature further aids in precise target detection.
- 2-Tone VCO Audio: The 2-Tone VCO system delivers clear audio feedback based on target depth and size. The adjustable threshold and gain allow for precise tuning, ensuring the best possible detection experience for all targets.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127,353 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #212 in Metal Detectors |
| Brand | Fisher Labs |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 150 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |

## Product Details

- **Batteries Required?:** Yes
- **Brand:** Fisher Labs
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** ABS Plastic
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this detector also pick up silver in rocks (in this case, quartz)?**
A: Fisher gold bug pro metal detector would this machine detect  Gold, Silver,Copper and etc   (ferrous) and (Nonferrous) Depth 5 fit in pure soil and rock aria depth 3 fit.

**Q: What difference between fisher gold bug metal detector and fisher gold bug pro metal detector?**
A: The Gold Bug Pro includes the following additional features: 1) Computerized GROUND GRAB® with Manual Adjust and 2) Higher Sensitivity

**Q: Free  accessories included? (such as online store Kellyco)**
A: Free Headphones, Stainless Steel Digging Tool, Finds Apron and Lightweight Nylon Accessory Bag Included. Texas Premium is an Authorized Fisher Dealer

**Q: How well does this work on the beach for fine gold chains and jewelry compared to the ace 400 & at pro?**
A: It works OK until you get to wet sand if in a saltwater area.  Once there, it gets wonky and very hard to get a real reading.  IMO, this is for jewelry in parks or gold prospecting the mountains...  I have found jewelry, coins and random items at the beach.  I will be getting an Equinox 600 for my next one.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Awesome Coin Shooter
*by V***N on January 10, 2016*

Still just a beginner I like to coin hunt at local parks in the play areas where the swing sets and slides are. The Gold Bug is an awesome coin shooter. Just set the detector to "all metal mode" and set the discrimination to 70 and it will reject almost all trash and only detect coins. I am still learning how to detect other items but coins are so easy. I stopped at a local park on the way to work this morning using the machine for the second time and in just over 1 hour this is my total haul = 14 dimes and 30 pennies, a tiny pin, a machine screw and a small piece of hardware. I also have a Garrett Pro Pinpointer that helped with quick recovery. After shooting 44 coins in 75 minutes as a noob I highly recommend the Gold Bug. While it is downplayed for finding coins I find the opposite to be true and here is the proof.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Intermediate Rig
*by P***G on July 22, 2021*

Bought this for some outdoor adventuring at my ranch in New Mexico. I take this back into the juniper forest and have found all sorts of interesting things. My favorite was the half-buried mule shoe, as shown. I have also found very old heavy equipment parts, a 1940's era thermos bottle, and a small meteorite (about a 1/4in across). Depths are usually shallow, although I found a mysterious steel pipe buried about 8 inches down in the driveway. After careful excavation, it turned out to be some random piece of pipe. I would never have known it was there without this detector, plus it helped me scour a work area for sharp metals pieces, after some construction work. I've been using this for over a year and I'm still on the first battery! Okay, I don't use it EVERY day, but I am amazed at the battery life. Be sure to add a hand-held detector. The Gold Bug gets one pretty close to the target, but the hand-held detector zeroes in. If it's small, one could really miss something good, using only the Gold Bug. Haven't found any gold nuggets yet, but if they're out there, this device will probably find it. Not flakes, though. It would probably take a small nugget to get a solid signal worth digging for. Great product; good value. Happy customer!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works but if you’re not experienced it has a learning curve.
*by J***. on December 2, 2025*

Works great but wish it had defining tones for the different metals or at least a video link to show what the different metal tones are like. Did what I needed it to do. I was amazed at the amount of metal it found in the middle of a National Forest away from any camp ground. but unfortunately it didn’t find any gold where I went. I’m sure it will do what it’s intended for as I learn more about it.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*