This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: James Brown 2006 Ronald Laster Lot of 4 Guitar Picks. This lot consists of four guitar picks from Ronald "Rock" Laster, famously known as "The Master Music Blaster." Laster was the acclaimed funk guitarist for James Brown, performing with the iconic artist until Brown's death in 2006.
Additional Information: Ronald "Rock" Laster was prominently featured in James Brown's band during the later years of Brown's career. As Brown's guitarist, Laster upheld the dynamic and rhythmically intricate style that was a hallmark of Brown’s funk and soul performances during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Provenance/Authenticity: Randall "Zeke" Clark is a renowned luthier and legendary guitar/amp technician who got his start in the San Francisco music scene in the 70s, working with various A-list artists until moving to LA in the 80s, where he worked for Eddie Van Halen. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Edward Van Halen’s lead guitar and amp tech, transitioning to the crew with Sammy Hagar to maintain the band's gear through the monumental 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge eras. Beyond his historic tenure as the custodian of Eddie's tone, Clark's elite five-decade career includes building, repairing, and maintaining specialized gear for iconic artists such as Prince, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Heart, Poison, and others. This curated selection of items offers collectors a unique and direct connection to rock history through the hands of a master craftsman who shaped the sound of guitar royalty.
This item was personally handled, vetted, and released by Zeke Clark, ensuring its authenticity and rock-history provenance. Zeke Clark utilizes an Official Personal Signature Stamp to validate and inventory documents and artifacts released directly from his private estate. This item comes with his personal ink-imprinted signature stamp on the certificate of authenticity, which serves as his legally binding, authorized mark of verification and carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.
Condition: The guitar picks are in very good condition, showing minimal signs of use, consistent with being cherished memorabilia.
SKU: RZC1197