I have both a Custom 24 SE and a Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus. The PRS is made in Korea and is a great guitar. The Epiphone is made in China but has USA hardware including Gibson USA 1957 pick ups, Grover locking tuners, switch craft switch, mallory caps, etc.

Both of theses guitars are incredible I got the PRS new for 480.00 and the Epiphone new form sweetwater for 570.00.

Both of these guitars compare favorably to my American Special Strat.

Just about any guitar can be used for blues, everything from the flying V, to Teles, to Strats, Les Paul and PRS have been used by the greats.