This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1985-1988 Lot of 9 Van Halen & Related Pins. This historical collection features nine authentic pins from the peak era of 1985 to 1988, capturing the iconic imagery associated with Van Halen. The set includes five Van Halen-specific pieces: two classic Sammy Hagar-era VH logo pins, an 'OU812' album pin, a Monsters of Rock tour pin, and a detailed enamel guitar pin. Additionally, there are four related pins, including a Warner Bros. record label logo pin, a Marshall amplifier cabinet stack pin, a Los Cabos regional pin symbolizing the home municipality of Cabo Wabo, and a Hard Rock Cafe enamel pin styled in the red, white, and black Frankenstrat color scheme.
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 majority of the pins are in very good condition, exhibiting common signs of handling, natural aging, and long-term storage. The Monsters of Rock pin and the Los Cabos pin are missing their original pin backs or attachment posts.
SKU: RZC1125