Artstar ES or Starclassic performer FX?

[stone_eufemia]

-Artstar ES $1400usd (5pcs std kit, no hardware)

-Starclassic Performer FX $2700usd (5pcs std kit with hardware)

those are the best prices i could get over here (things are quite expensive here, and ordering on the net is not an option for me, 'cause of local taxes and shipping costs)

does the starclassic is really $1300 better than the Artstar ES?

do you thing it's justified (sonically and quality wise) to spend the extra $1300 for the starclassic?

thanks in advance

 

[stone_eufemia]

i've had to make a choice.

i found a starclassic performer 5pcs shell kit indigo blue at a local
store, and i got it for $2000.

this was the best thing i could have done, the extra $700 over the artstar es, really showed up, great hardware and finish, superb lugs, this thing is really easy to tune, and it has a great sound.

i thing i've found my main set for now (at least untill i get enough money for my ayotte custom)

thanks anyway