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Offered Here: Prince 1990s Love Symbol Stage & Studio Used Tambourine. This is an authentic 1990s tambourine personally used by Prince during select live concert performances and at the renowned Paisley Park Studios. The tambourine features a small holographic sticker verifying its official use and heritage.
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.
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Condition: Maintained in exceptionally good condition, this instrument presents beautifully. Authentic signs of age, stage use, and storage add historical character without detracting from its appeal. All structural elements remain intact, preserving the visual legacy of Prince's unforgettable 1990s musical era.
SKU: RZC1053