Hi Brent, it's not that anybody is being rude, it's just that very few, if any, of the regulars are into shredding, scales and the like. Many of the members are here because of Kirk's instructional book
Plane Talk. This book is not a technique/speed builder, it focuses on a more melodic style of playing concentrating on chord tones rather than on scales. modes, etc. However, Neilsonite, a regular here who is a guitar instructor, believes that it will be of
benefit to players of any style.
Sorry I can't answer your original question, but there are a few shredders here who will hopefully give a few pointers.