Thanks Kenneth on the compliment on how the guitar looks. Manne is building me another axe at the moment and that one is going to be even better than one I have now which is just way awesome.
I use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head and just love it to death. I don't use any effects or pedals just the head. The Manne guitar has a Korina Body and the Korina (with an active pickup) just sounds amazing through the Dual Rectifier. It gives a very wide, punchy sound. If you're looking for a punchy, direct crunch I would use an Basswood Body guitar with an active pickup. A little tip is I can share when looking to record a huge sound......1. You need a Mesa Boogie Rectifier head which is just a must in my book. 2. One Rhythm track use a Korina body guitar with an active pickup. Due another track with a Basswood body guitar with an active pickup. Do not record with any effects because that gets added later. Laying down a kick ass dry distorted tone maximizes the push and separation sonically with all the other instrumentation. Troy and I don't use any effects live as well because with a dry tone your sound will always cut through. I love the craftmanship and woods that Manne puts together with their guitars. It just works perfectly with my mesa boogie dual rectifier. I hope this helps you kat out (progaholic and spatch). It took me many many years to find the sound I wanted and with the information I gave you worked better than my expectations.
You guys Rule and I hope this helps!
Jasun/ZH