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Offered Here: Van Halen 1984 Lot of 6 Colored Michael Anthony Picks. This collectible set includes 6 guitar picks from Van Halen's famous 1984 tour. Each pick is adorned with the iconic VH logo on one side and Michael Anthony's printed signature accompanied by a small VH logo on the reverse. Some picks exhibit signs of use, reflecting their history from this pivotal year for the band with the original lineup.
Additional Information: Van Halen's 1984 tour supported the release of their "1984" album, which included hits like "Jump" and became one of the band's most successful albums. This period marked a high point in their career, solidifying their place in rock history.
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 picks are in very good condition, with a couple showing signs of use, indicative of their practical application during the tour.
SKU: RZC1101