This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1986 Silver Print "Goonga The Creator" 5150 Guitar Tech Pick. A single white guitar pick featuring silver printing with the text "Goonga The Creator" and the VH logo on the reverse. This pick originates from the 1986 5150 tour and was utilized by Edward Van Halen’s guitar tech, Randall "Zeke" Clark.
Additional Information: The 5150 tour in 1986 marked Van Halen's first major tour with new lead singer Sammy Hagar, following David Lee Roth's departure. The tour supported their album "5150", which was their first to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts. This collection piece reflects a significant era for the band as they transitioned to a new lineup and sound.
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 guitar pick is in very good condition, showing minimal signs of wear and maintaining its original printing and structural integrity.
SKU: RZC1081