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Offered Here: Van Halen 1986 Stage Used 5150 White & Gold Tour Guitar Pick. This original stage-used guitar pick from the iconic 5150 tour is an exceptional piece for any Van Halen enthusiast. The pick is white with gold print, featuring the classic Van Halen logo on one side and Edward's printed signature along with "5150" on the reverse. It shows substantial scrape marks from use, highlighting its authenticity.
Additional Information: Van Halen's 1986 tour supported their first album with new lead vocalist Sammy Hagar, "5150," which was released in March 1986. The album marked a significant transition for the band, becoming their first number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The tour promoted hits such as "Why Can't This Be Love" and "Dreams," further cementing the band's 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 pick is in good condition, clearly reflecting significant stage use with visible wear indicative of its role in the 5150 tour performances.
SKU: RZC1083