This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Johnny Cash 1988-1990 Single Guitar Pick. This is a single, black guitar pick associated with Johnny Cash, dating from around 1988 to 1990.
Additional Information: During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Johnny Cash experienced a resurgence in popularity, marked by his work with producer Rick Rubin and their collaboration that led to the critically acclaimed American Recordings series. This period revitalized Cash's career and introduced his music to a new generation of fans.
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, with no significant signs of wear or damage, maintaining its original form.
SKU: RZC1199