I think the ZOOM H2 will fit your needs. I really like the simplicity of the H2. I used to record using a BOSS BR-8, but I would find that I would spend more time tweaking the knobs than I would actually playing music.
listen to my LKSM 12 string into the H2 here
http://www.youtube.com/cflanger#p/c/797EAEED155A4D4D
Chris