If you don't want to spend 300 bucks Id go for the metal master, I've got one and still use it occasionally, or I'd suggest a modified Boss MT-2, but I'm pretty picky too so It comes down to, again a combination of what sounds best to you and how much you want to spend.
" "this tone ain't workin for me" is the first thing a guitar player says when he hasn't done his homework"- Bob Rock