Since we are a songleading band and not a performance band, tone is not as important as reach and handling feasibility.We have a four-channel Kustom, a small mixer/amp with two speakers, 80 watts, $390 US. Carry-handles on each piece, sets up in a jiffy. Increases our flexibility-- for smaller (church) gigs we have a variety of amps and mini-mixers (to increase inputs) to deploy.

Any gig we get, that the Kustom won't handle, is most likely to come with its own sound system.   

What I need now is someone with an industrial sewing machine to make protective vinyl covers for our favorite gear. OTOH I guess I could do grommets and laces for a camping craft project! :~)

~Susan