Gold BugSingle frequency
Gold Bug Pro
19 kHzFrequency
CoilWaterproof part
2.5 lbWeight
No listing found under this exact model number.
Fisher · Single frequency detector
Fisher Gold Bug 2
The Gold Bug 2 runs one fixed frequency, 71 kHz, the highest fixed value in our table. First Texas lists it for gold prospecting, at 2.9 lb, with a waterproof coil only.
71 kHzOne frequency
CoilWaterproof part
2.9 lbWeight
| Technology | Single frequency |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | 71 kHz |
| Waterproofing | Coil only (depth not published)Control housing moisture and dust resistant |
| Weight | 2.9 lb |
| Coil | 10-inch elliptical |
| Battery | 2 x 9 V |
| Battery life | Up to 35 h |
| Search modes | Normal, Audio Boost, Iron Discrimination |
| Target ID | Not published |
| Display | Not published |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Status | In the current range |
Source: First Texas Products, Fisher Gold Bug 2 product page (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.
- Not publishedTarget ID: First Texas lists no ID scale or display for it.
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How it differs from its neighbors
The Gold Bug Pro is the other Gold Bug on file, at 19 kHz. Fisher lists it for coin shooting, relic hunting and gold prospecting, with a 2-digit target ID. Lighter at 2.5 lb, it uses a 5-inch DD coil and lists 20 hours on 1 x 9 V.
Two other gold VLFs run lower frequencies. Garrett's Goldmaster 24k runs 48 kHz with a 0 to 99 ID and an estimated 45 hours on 8 x AA. Minelab's Gold Monster 1000 runs 45 kHz at 2.94 lb.
First Texas gives the Gold Bug 2 a warranty of 2 years and also sells a smaller-coil version, the GB2-6. The listing we link, whose Buy Box First Texas held on Oct. 16, 2026, includes both coils.
| Spec | BundleGold Bug 2 | DetectorGold Bug Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frequencies | 71 kHz | 19 kHz |
| Waterproofing | CoilWaterproof part | CoilWaterproof part |
| Weight | 2.9 lb | 2.5 lb |
| Battery | 2 x 9 V | 1 x 9 V |
| Target ID | Not published | 2-digit target ID |
| Display | Not published | 2-digit target ID display |
View on Amazon Gold Bug 2 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link | No listing found under this exact model number. |
Facts from First Texas Products' page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.
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Models to compare
Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.
GoldmasterSingle frequency
Goldmaster 24k
48 kHzFrequency
CoilWaterproof part
3.4 lbWeight
View on Amazon Goldmaster 24k (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link
Gold MonsterSingle frequency
Gold Monster 1000
45 kHzFrequency
3.3 ftCoil only
2.94 lbWeight
View on Amazon Gold Monster 1000 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link
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Questions about the Gold Bug 2
Answered from First Texas Products' product page, read Oct. 16, 2026.
71 kHz, the highest fixed frequency on file. XP lists the ORX as adjustable up to 81 kHz with its HF elliptical coil. Our gold page explains why gold detectors run high.
Only the coil. Fisher calls the control housing moisture and dust resistant and gives it no depth rating.
Fisher lists up to 35 hours on 2 x 9 V batteries.
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