Then it cut out and wouldn't work. Period.
I took it to a local amp shop, and although it seemed to be a relatively mundane effects loop issue, it turned out to be some sort of module that failed. The tech and Scot spent a good amount of time on the phone trying to nail down the part needed. Scot said he didn't make that part, it came from Germany, and would cost $250. The tech tried a different avenue (to reduce cost), and when he tried the part, it was defective. The shop owner said they could do no more, refunded my $135, and I ended up where I started. Needless to say, I was upset with only 3-4 yrs. of use. I recently sold it to a dealer who said that he'd get it running and sell it.
I've seen comments over the years that disparaged Evans amps.
I assume some folks have had an Evans for many years without incident, and encourage you to comment.
This thread has been updated. I originally started it due to the way the malfunction came down (was it really the module, the loop jacks or something else?). Had the tech told me he simply couldn't fix my Evans, or gone ahead and ordered the module from Scot (which Scot said he'd take back if it weren't the problem) I might have called Scot about this and been better served. As it is, Scot called me, and filled me in on many details with which I was unfamiliar. I told him I was frustrated with a recurring problem that resisted diagnosis, though that doesn't necessarily imply the same cause (witness cars....). Scot then offered to work with me on a resolution, should I choose to reclaim the amp. As I tried to emphasize, Scot has been - and continues to be - a straight-shooter in his business. I don't know others' experiences with him or Evans amps, but he is still committed to service after the sale.
