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So a few days ago I purchased an Egnater Tweaker from eBay from a seller with 400 positive feedback and other items for sale. Pictures seemed fine and the item was described as:
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my listing. Today you are looking at a fantastic EGNATER Tweaker 15W Tube Head! This Tube Amp has so many different modes and versatile tones you can get out of it. with a flip of the switch you can change from vintage or modern voicing or USA, Brit and AC settings can completely change your tone. Great cleans and awesome driven sound with high gain as well.
In excellent condition. I bought it off a guy that just had it stored in his band room for about a year and didn't play it. I have owned it a handful of months and have only turned it on once or twice since having it. I love the sound, but I don't play as much as I used to. Letting it go. An awesome amplifier, don't miss your chance to own!
I am committed to excellence in serving you, if you have any questions feel free to message me.
Thank you!"
Description seemed straight forward enough so I pulled the trigger and purchased it. HOWEVER, for some reason I decided to go through the guy's feedback and saw this comment from a buyer less than 6 months ago:
"Egnator Tweaker 15 Watt Tube Head w/ Matching 12" Cab NICE (#262187382142) -- Amp arrived damaged but seller was extremely helpful during the return process."
At this point I was both mad at myself for only noticing that and feeling a little deceived. I contacted the seller who informed me that:
" This is the same amp. Nothing wrong with it. In shipping the top came off of it. You'd remove it if you wanted to service the transformer or something. I took to a tech and he went through it. Everything good to go. Its only staples in particle board that holds the bottom to the sides. So after testing they put the staples back in and added 4 screws to make it more sturdy...I've used it a few times in my studio for sessions since. She's great and just went through, so good to go."
This has brought up a couple concerns, one, that the transformer could have been worked on previously (given the history of transformer issues in these amps), and two, that this was not described AT ALL in the description nor would it have ever been mentioned if I didn't ask.
The screws were presented in one of the pictures but they seem like typical screws in the bottom of an amp. I don't think anyone would automatically assume that they were from a repair.
Despite the sellers assurances, I feel deceived and am wondering what step I should take next. I appreciate the help.
So a few days ago I purchased an Egnater Tweaker from eBay from a seller with 400 positive feedback and other items for sale. Pictures seemed fine and the item was described as:
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my listing. Today you are looking at a fantastic EGNATER Tweaker 15W Tube Head! This Tube Amp has so many different modes and versatile tones you can get out of it. with a flip of the switch you can change from vintage or modern voicing or USA, Brit and AC settings can completely change your tone. Great cleans and awesome driven sound with high gain as well.
In excellent condition. I bought it off a guy that just had it stored in his band room for about a year and didn't play it. I have owned it a handful of months and have only turned it on once or twice since having it. I love the sound, but I don't play as much as I used to. Letting it go. An awesome amplifier, don't miss your chance to own!
I am committed to excellence in serving you, if you have any questions feel free to message me.
Thank you!"
Description seemed straight forward enough so I pulled the trigger and purchased it. HOWEVER, for some reason I decided to go through the guy's feedback and saw this comment from a buyer less than 6 months ago:
"Egnator Tweaker 15 Watt Tube Head w/ Matching 12" Cab NICE (#262187382142) -- Amp arrived damaged but seller was extremely helpful during the return process."
At this point I was both mad at myself for only noticing that and feeling a little deceived. I contacted the seller who informed me that:
" This is the same amp. Nothing wrong with it. In shipping the top came off of it. You'd remove it if you wanted to service the transformer or something. I took to a tech and he went through it. Everything good to go. Its only staples in particle board that holds the bottom to the sides. So after testing they put the staples back in and added 4 screws to make it more sturdy...I've used it a few times in my studio for sessions since. She's great and just went through, so good to go."
This has brought up a couple concerns, one, that the transformer could have been worked on previously (given the history of transformer issues in these amps), and two, that this was not described AT ALL in the description nor would it have ever been mentioned if I didn't ask.
The screws were presented in one of the pictures but they seem like typical screws in the bottom of an amp. I don't think anyone would automatically assume that they were from a repair.
Despite the sellers assurances, I feel deceived and am wondering what step I should take next. I appreciate the help.
