New Partner - John's Detectors

Hey everyone!

You may (or perhaps not) noticed that the sidebar here at Jimmy's MD Blog has a new banner for John's Detectors.

As I am a huge supporter of privately owned/operated small businesses, I have teamed up with owner of John's Detectors. Mr. John Tomlinson, in an attempt to promote small business while giving my readers an outlet to purchase all of their hobby related equipment at industry leading prices while still getting the personal, quality service they deserve.

John runs his shop out of Blackwell, TX and carries all of the major detector brands, as well as related accessories and even prospecting gear. He is extremely knowledgeable in regards to the hobby and is willing to receive your inquiries regarding current hobby needs.

New to the hobby? John is more than happy to help you understand what machine and equipment will be best for your hunting style and conditions where you live.

So be sure to visit, browse his wares, give him a shout and get all your metal detecting items in an inexpensive, fast, courteous manner.

John's Detectors
P.O. Box 402
Blackwell, TX 79506
325-282-2329

Flashback 2007: Bill Wyman

I bought my first metal detector in the second half of 2005, it was a Garrett ACE 250, bought it from the Navy Exchange system, more specifically, AAFES online. I didn't even really use it until around 2008 when I really picked up the hobby. I remember, just before joining FMDF, or thinking about the hobby seriously, I was browsing online about the various machines and I came across the most unlikely thing... a "celebrity" sponsored metal detector?

Recently a member on FMDF posted about the same machine and I thought I'd bring the wonder and amazement I felt from seeing it for the first time here, to share with you all, as many of you might have never even heard of it... especially those of you like me here in the US.

In April of 2007 Bill Wyman, 30-year veteran bass player from the Rolling Stones and avid amateur archaeologist, got together with C-Scope (a well known UK MD brand) to develop, market and release a "Signature Series" metal detector. Sadly, I don't believe there are any US dealers of C-Scope, and it's a round-a-bout thing to order directly from C-Scope and have anything shipped here. If you do look into one, expect to pay about $180 USD + shipping for brand new.

Check out a plug from 2007 regarding it HERE.

I have no experience with the machine, nor do I know anyone who does. It appears to be a more entry level VLF machine... similar to maybe a a Tesoro Compadre? If any of my readers in the UK happen to have one willing to sell and ship at a thrifty price, please contact me, I'd love to give it a go.