This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Metallica 2000s Big Lot of 20 Guitar Picks. This auction lot includes 20 guitar picks from the iconic Bay Area band, Metallica. Each pick varies in design and several have signs of use, reflecting the vibrant energy and extensive career of the band members.
Additional Information: Metallica, renowned for their powerful influence in the heavy metal genre, rose to fame in the early 1980s. By the 2000s, they had solidified their status as global rock icons with chart-topping albums and sold-out international tours. Guitar picks from this era represent the band's continued evolution and dedication to their craft.
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: Very good condition, with each pick showcasing authenticity through varied use and design.
SKU: RZC1213