I have 2 EVH wolfgans in my arsenal. Both with the locking nut - Drop D tuner.
I also use a Taylor Accustic.
Amplification:
5150 Head with 2 4x12 cabs
Effects:
Digitech GNX3 workstation
I have a BOSS DR-770 drum machine that I dont use.
I also use a Morley Wahh
Boss Flanger, Phazer, Chorus.
Thats about it, you dont need 20,000 dollars of shit to be good. And I've been playing for 15 years, I can play just about anything from VH except for some of the songs from the FUCK (Hargar) album.