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The Garrett ACE Apex Jase Robertson Signature Edition is a multi-frequency metal detector finished in the exclusive camo pattern Jase uses in the Duck Family Treasure TV series. Built on Garrett's Multi-Flex digital platform, the Apex lets you choose from four single frequencies (5, 10, 15, 20 kHz) to enhance detection on specific targets or switch to simultaneous multi-frequency modes for all-target performance across mineralized soils and wet sand. This signature edition ships with an 8.5-inch by 11-inch DD Raider coil, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery offering up to 15 hours of runtime, a Duck Commander duck call with lanyard, and a Micro-USB charging cable. Designed, engineered, and made at Garrett's Garland, Texas facility, the Apex weighs 2.5 pounds and delivers the detection depth and target recovery speed detectorists expect from Garrett ACE Apex metal detectors across parks, beaches, farm fields, and gold-bearing country.
What's Included with the Garrett ACE Apex Jase Robertson Edition
- Garrett ACE Apex metal detector with 8.5in x 11in DD Raider searchcoil in Jase Robertson camo finish
- Raider coil cover
- Duck Commander duck call with lanyard
- Micro-USB charging cable
- Three-year manufacturer warranty

Multi-Flex Frequency Performance in Mineralized Ground and Wet Sand
Garrett's Multi-Flex technology gives you frequency versatility that most detectors in this price range don't offer. Lower frequencies (5 kHz, 10 kHz) improve detection on larger, more conductive targets like large silver coins and relics. Higher frequencies (15 kHz, 20 kHz) enhance sensitivity to smaller, less conductive targets such as hammered silver coins and gold nuggets. The simultaneous multi-frequency mode combines all four frequencies to deliver stable detection across variable soil conditions without manual frequency shifts.
Parks and Schoolyards
The Apex's six detection modes (Zero, Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom) and 20-pixel notch discrimination let you filter trash while recovering deep coins and jewelry in high-traffic sites. Iron Audio adds a low grunt to the target tone when the detector sees iron conductivity, so bottle caps and flat washers announce themselves before you dig. The US Coins mode displays coin icons on the backlit LCD to identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters by target ID, a feature that speeds target recovery in trashy parks where pull-tabs and foil mask good finds.
Beach and Saltwater Wading
The Raider coil and lower shaft are waterproof, and the control box is splash-resistant, so you can hunt wet sand and wade shallow surf without damaging electronics. The Multi-Salt mode is tuned for saltwater environments where standard multi-frequency detectors struggle with false signals from conductive sand. High-resolution ground balance (175 points, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater) lets you track shifting mineralization as you move from dry sand to the wet-pack zone.
Farm Fields and Old Homesteads
Relic hunters working iron-choked colonial sites and Civil War camps benefit from the Apex's eight-segment iron discrimination and Iron Volume control. Iron Volume lets you decrease the volume of iron targets without silencing them entirely, so you hear ferrous trash but don't lose non-ferrous targets masked by nearby nails or plow debris. The 8.5-inch by 11-inch Raider coil covers more ground per sweep than smaller coils and pushes detection depth on large relics buried below the plow layer.

Lightweight Ergonomics and Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- Lightweight and well-balanced at 2.5 pounds: hours of hunting without wrist fatigue, ideal for all ages and experience levels.
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 15 hours of runtime: no need to carry spare AAs in the field, just charge via Micro-USB between hunts.
- Backlit LCD with large target ID numbers: easy to read in low light, displays 0-to-99 target ID scale and depth indicator.
- Built-in Z-Lynk wireless technology: pair with Garrett MS-3 wireless headphones (sold separately) for cord-free hunting, up to six times faster than Bluetooth.
- Proudly manufactured in the USA: engineered, assembled, and field-tested at Garrett's Garland, Texas facility, ensuring rugged reliability and strict American quality control.
Compare within the family
Detectorists who pick up the Jase Robertson ACE Apex often cross-shop the AT Max Jase Robertson Edition for deeper waterproof capability. The table below contrasts the two signature-edition detectors.
| Feature | AT Max Jase Robertson Edition | ACE Apex Jase Robertson Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Frequencies | 13.6 kHz | 5, 10, 15, 20 kHz single; Multi-Frequency and Multi-Salt simultaneous modes |
| Coil Included | 6in x 11in Viper DD | 8.5in x 11in Raider DD |
| Waterproof Rating | 10ft (3m) | Coil and lower shaft waterproof; control box splash-resistant |
| Battery | Four AA alkaline (included) | Rechargeable lithium-ion, 15 hours runtime |
| Iron Discrimination Segments | 44 | 8 |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) | |
| Wireless Headphones Included | MS-3 Z-Lynk | Not included (Z-Lynk compatible) |

Specifications
- Operating Frequencies: 5, 10, 15, 20 kHz single; Multi-Frequency and Multi-Salt simultaneous modes
- Coil: 8.5in x 11in (21.6cm x 27.9cm) DD Raider searchcoil, waterproof
- Detection Modes: Six (Zero, Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom) plus Pinpoint
- Ground Balance: High-resolution auto, 175 points (ferrous ground to saltwater)
- Discrimination: 20-pixel notch, including 8-pixel iron
- Audio: Five-tone target ID, hybrid binary/proportional, Iron Audio, Iron Volume (8 levels)
- Display: Backlit LCD, 0-to-99 target ID scale, depth indicator
- Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments: 8 levels
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 15 hours runtime, Micro-USB charging
- Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
- Waterproof: Coil and lower shaft waterproof; control box splash-resistant
- Country of Manufacture: USA (Texas)
- Warranty: Three years
Why Buy from Serious Detecting
Every Garrett ACE Apex ships with an authentic factory serial number and a genuine three-year manufacturer warranty backed directly by Garrett's specialized customer support and technical service facility in the United States. As an authorized Garrett dealer, we stock the full ACE Apex accessory line (additional coils, wireless headphones, carry bags) and ship orders with free ground shipping on purchases over $100. Our team has field-tested the Garrett ACE series across mineralized soils, saltwater beaches, and high-trash parks, so we can answer setup and discrimination questions before your first hunt. You're covered by our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee, and every order is processed through secure payment with Sezzle financing available at checkout.
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