Use Rebug 3.55.2-6 (Rebug 3.55.2 + update rebug package 0.6). IMO it is actually the best CFW in the wild. Intresting are also 3.55-Cobra and True Blue v2... if You have their dongles. If You are a newbie there is no reason to making CFW yourself, it's easy with MFW but still You need some knowledge. ;]
A little outdated list, but still cover most of CFW:
CFW md5 checksums collection
QA flag Your console and You can easly and fast "switching" between different firmwares.

