ShenYu
[11] Champion
Hori buttons > the cheap Sanwa knockoffs Mad Catz uses in their SE sticks. At the very least they don't stick when you press them at the sides. They're still really crap though. And tend to break within a few months of use. I miss the old days when their buttons lasted years. Also, Hori joysticks while not the greatest thing ever, tend to be somewhat dependable. The JLF knockoff Mad Catz uses, while usable, still feel flaky to me.
If you intend to mod however, get the SE. It's waaaaaaaaay easier to mod.
If you intend to mod however, get the SE. It's waaaaaaaaay easier to mod.