kendall,

I didn't mean to detract from your post, only add information to what you proviided. I've seen many people play the run as you describe. As I read (and reread) your post, your treatment on the A string seemed a little ambiguous. You mention that the A string is hammered but you don't mention how many notes are hammered or which ones they are. My guess is that you assumed grubby's ear would fill in the details and I'm sure you were right.

If we all played everything exactly the same way, music wouldn't be much fun to make or to hear.

Cheers,

      - Mark