Magnetic locators

[land butcher]

Anyone on here have an opinion on these two
Schonstedt GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator
Or Schonstedt Spot.
Per the literature they appear to be very similar as to what they find.

[btaylor]

Looks like the only difference is which you prefer to hold and the weight, since Spot is considered "ultralight weight".

I use the Maggie which has a nice pistol grip. I never liked the GA-52Cx. Spot looks nice and lightweight but I bet I'd drop it more often.

[David Kendall]

Anyone on here have an opinion on these two
Schonstedt GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator
Or Schonstedt Spot.
Per the literature they appear to be very similar as to what they find.

I’ve used all three mostly the GA-52 varieties. I wouldn’t buy a spot it is too quiet and no headphones or display. You also don’t have the same control over sensitivity as the GA-52 (I think it has 5 settings but it’s not the same feeling, don’t know how to explain it better). The maggie has the same problem (hi med low sensitivity) but it has a display.

If you have to work near traffic or construction equipment then the spot probably won’t get you there. If you’re accustomed to the GA-52 as most of us are then I suggest that you pay the extra $100 and go for old faithful

[land butcher]

Thanks Dave, very informative. I appreciate the info. We are almost always using them in traffic. Our old GA52 is 25 years old and the reviews I've seen on rebuilds I think buying a new one is a better way to go.