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Modifications

Upgraded Minelab Waterproof Hydra-HPs

July 30, 2025August 1, 2025 Saltshaker

I decided to update the headset a little bit with a new model that is more comfortable.

The M1, M2, and M3’s now will be in this new headset with custom parts … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Custom Minelab Headphones, Minelab waterproof headphones, Waterproof diving headphones, waterproof Manticore headphones, waterproof metal detecting headphones
Modifications

Another Minelab 8″ BBS Coil Saved

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saltshaker

Sometimes a little work is needed to save a coil when you can longer get them and this last one was a clear example.

As you can see the coil has cracked … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged BBS coil repair, Metal detector coil repair, Minelab coil repair
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New Fully Waterproof Hydra-HP Headphones

April 21, 2025April 25, 2025 Saltshaker

Well now that I have some free time, I can do some more designing with the Hydra-HPs which were mainly for wading but now I am taking it a step further with … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Equinox Waterproof Headphones, Waterproof diving headphones, waterproof metal detecting headphones
Modifications

Another Modified Sea Ghost Equinox

November 20, 2024April 29, 2025 Saltshaker

Hey folks. It’s been a while but just thought I would post this quick update and upgrade for a friend of mine. He had a newer Sea Ghost case that I ordered … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Equinox, Minelab, Modified, Sea Ghost, Waterproof
Modifications

Modified Waterproof Sea Ghost Equinox Case w/ Remote PinPoint

January 15, 2023August 19, 2023 Saltshaker

Hey folks, the title says it all but here is a video of the Sea Ghost case for the Minelab Equinox with remote pinpoint switch.


Some things to add with the video … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Equinox Waterproof Headphones, Remote Pinpoint, Sea Ghost, Waterproof Minelab Equinox
Finds

Merchant Marine Dog Tags Returned 70 Years Later

January 4, 2023August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Approximately 70 years ago, back in 1951, a man by the name of Robert decided to go swimming. Robert was only 18 years old but he had just joined the U.S.M.S. If … Read the rest by clicking here.

Modifications

Mods and More Mods

November 11, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Got some new things I am working on for the Excalibur and Equinox….stay tuned.… Read the rest by clicking here.

Metal Detecting

Excalibur Care & Maintenance

October 6, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Here’s a document that I put together that hopefully will help users out there.

General Care:
When using your Excal, its always best to wash it off after use. This should be … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Minelab Excalibur, Minelab Excalibur Care, Minelab Excalibur Maintenance
Modifications

Hydra-HP-Elite Headphones

May 10, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Well if you have a XP Deus 2 then the Hydra-HPs are I now fitted the set for the wireless module.

These were created and modified to not only fit the Deus … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged XP Deus Custom Headphones
Metal Detecting

Gifts From The Gigmaster!

May 10, 2022August 15, 2023 Saltshaker

Sometimes you find something in your mail that you don’t expect. I received two sweet t-shirts from the Gigmaster not that long ago.

He even made one custom for me as well … Read the rest by clicking here.

Tagged Gigmaster

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  • Upgraded Minelab Waterproof Hydra-HPs
  • Another Minelab 8″ BBS Coil Saved
  • New Fully Waterproof Hydra-HP Headphones
  • Another Modified Sea Ghost Equinox
  • Modified Waterproof Sea Ghost Equinox Case w/ Remote PinPoint
  • Merchant Marine Dog Tags Returned 70 Years Later
  • Mods and More Mods
  • Excalibur Care & Maintenance
  • Hydra-HP-Elite Headphones
  • Gifts From The Gigmaster!
  • Quick Update
  • Equinox and Excalibur Hydra-HPs