Marty,
I read what equipment you used on the RUST IN PEACE album. Do you mean to tell me you plugged straight into a Marshall and that is it? No delay, equilization, chorus, etc.? There is no way! I don't know what all the hype is with people saying they use no effects. They think they will earn more respect from others if they state, "the guitar plugged directly to the amp, thats it." Well I'm not impressed... Sweep picking is almost impossible to sound good without any effects.

What is your response?

Do you hear any effects on the guitar on that album? And if so, where? Also, where is the 'sweep picking'? Certainly not on that album. Please listen again.