The people who do this sort of thing are the people who can't really play. REAL players know better. It's fine to cop licks off your heroes, but to try to imitate them, down to what pick and strings they use, etc., is just hero worship. It's no different than grown men wearing a replica of some professional athlete's jersey. It's the behavior of a fan boy. Find your own identity.
I have about 12 guitars. Did I say "about"? Do I really not know exactly how many I own? Aaaah, life is good.