Found this clip from the Spread Entertainment Group Mania TV with Dave Navarro and George Lynch jamming out and talking about various techiniques, swiching them up, and thinking outside of the box with your playing.  Many times, a slight variation in your typical runs makes the biggest difference in the world.  Not trying to dis those who can pull the sweeping arpeggio off,  but I think it’s all about the development of the musicians personal style, not necessarily running through scales back and forth…  Enjoy…

Dave Navarro’s Spread TV: George Lynch: Guitar Lessons: EP 1