The Fender system is OK for live use at moderate levels, but the tiny speaker array will not handle bass response at most dance levels. It's an adequate system for the money - but definatly not studio quality either. The tone is more pronounced in the mid range, and the mixer setup is not the quietest around. It was made as a one-piece unit that sets up fast and sounds ok .... mostly for speech, but solo and duo work is ok, if you are not playing too loud.
The kustom is a similar setup, but has more "beef" in the bottom end. Neither one is the greatest for studio use .... Your search will have compromises no matter where you look, but I'd recommend that you get a STAGE ready setup first, and make it do in the studio. If you do it the other way ... you may ruin the speakers in a "live" situation. Studio work is much more delicate than live. The peaks from the bass alone can blow a studio monitor in a second.
Be careful ...... you're on shaky ground here.
Define your REAL needs first, and then ask for advice based on those specific needs.
We're here to help!
[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 01-02-2003).]
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