I've been playing for 3 years. I have a 90 watt Marshall Amp, Les paul epiphone, Fender strat, Martin acoustic and a really old vintage Fender Jazz 1971 bass. My only effects is a Digitech RP100 but I blew it out because I was stupid and used a wrong adapter and it overheated
I'm more into classical/flamenco acoustic guitar than electric just because I like the pretty sound better and it's more enjoyable for me to play. I don't really look up other peoples tabs I just create my own stuff and practice scales.
I'm in love with Django, Michael Hedges and Buckethead. If you guys haven't heard them play download some of their stuff and you will be amazed. Hedges was the best guitarist ever hands down, IMO.