During NAMM 2016, Ernie Ball CEO, Sterling Ball, sat down with several artists for quick Q&A’s that included the artist’s inspiration, technique, and instrument preference. Check out some photos and snippets below.
Steve Vai talks about playing with Frank Zappa
Sterling interviewing Steve.
![Vai and Sterling](https://i0.wp.com/blog.music-man.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Vai-and-Sterling.jpg?resize=960%2C504)
John Petrucci Talks About Solos
The booth was packed for John’s Pursuit of Tone interview.
![JP POT wide](https://i2.wp.com/blog.music-man.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JP-POT-wide-1.jpg?resize=960%2C504)
James Valentine Plays His Signature Guitar
St. Vincent
![Sterling and STV](https://i1.wp.com/blog.music-man.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sterling-and-STV.jpg?resize=960%2C502)
Steve Morse
![Steve + Sterling](https://i0.wp.com/blog.music-man.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Steve-Sterling.jpg?resize=960%2C504)
Joe Walsh
![Sterling Joe 3](https://i2.wp.com/blog.music-man.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sterling-Joe-3.jpg?resize=960%2C504)