In your price range new for guitars (not an exhaustive list-just a few that came to my mind when I think of blues and rock)

yamaha pacifica (it's their version of a strat, can't think of the model name)

Harley Benton-TE 52 (telecaster style)

Harley Benton strat style

Squier classic vibe series strat or tele

Amps: laney makes a few on the cheaper side. [br]I own the strum buddy-it's nice for what it is and I use it over the plug-in style. [br][br]

I'm not sure where I'm Europe you're located, but Thomann music has a strong online presence and a big selection. They also sell B-stock items (slightly blemished) which are cheaper. [br][br]