The Ernie Ball crew went costume crazy at Winter NAMM this year. Lots of spandex, outrageous wigs, and leather jackets. Ernie Ball rep Adam Gainey stopped teasing out his faux-hawk long enough to talk to Gearwire about EB new products, plus a bit of good advice for guitar novices when it comes to string selection. If you are a new strummer wondering about trying those heavier gauges, check out this interview from the floor of Winter NAMM.