Blues Guitar

What is a good guitar/amp for blues?
I’m looking for a good blues guitar or amp or good blues guitar/amp combination. I also want the guitar/amp to be well suited for Metallica-like metal and classic rock but to be really great for both clean and dirty blues. For the amp i don’t want to spend more than $700 and for the guitar, no more than $1000. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
You would be wise to visit your closest Guitar Center or Sam Ash or whatever music store carries a variety of instruments and just plug in and play them all. Every guitar sounds different and some amplifiers compliment the guitars tone much better then others. I have always been a die-hard Gibson/Marshall lover but thats just me. Go out and find a good combination that works for YOU.
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