This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: An extraordinary piece of rock history, this vintage 1960s Sears Silvertone Model 1465 Amplifier was personally owned and modified by the legendary guitar technician Randall "Zeke" Clark and utilized by Edward Van Halen to record the hit track "Finish What Ya Started" from the monumental 1988 album OU812. Serving as Eddie's lead guitar and amp tech from 1985 to 1993, Clark was the trusted custodian of Van Halen’s tone throughout the band's iconic Sammy Hagar era. This historic amplifier stands in very good condition for its age, displaying an authentic, road-worn character with common signs of use including general wear and corner bumps where the outer material has worn down to the wood. Solidifying its impeccable provenance, the rear of the amplifier features "Z.C." handwritten directly onto the chassis, marking it as a personal piece from Clark’s elite five-decade career shaping the sound of guitar royalty.
Additional Information: The track "Finish What Ya Started" was part of Van Halen's album OU812, released in 1988. This album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and features several of the band's most memorable songs, reflecting Edward Van Halen's innovative guitar work.
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 amplifier is in good condition, showing typical signs of use with corner bumps and mildly exposed edges, consistent with its age and road usage.
SKU: RZC1256