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Offered Here: Metallica 2013 Lars Ulrich Stage Used Ahead Drumstick. This authentic drumstick was used by Metallica's legendary drummer Lars Ulrich during their 2013 touring cycle. The drumstick features Ulrich's printed signature alongside custom specifications and is a stage-weathered artifact from their live performances.
Additional Information: Metallica's 2013 tour included performances at various locations around the world, promoting their musical legacy and thrilling fans with energetic and powerful concerts. This period marked continued success for the band, with performances that contributed to their reputation as one of the world's preeminent rock bands.
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: This stage-used drumstick is in very good condition, displaying genuine battle scars from live concert performances. It shows minor wear to the nylon tip and has authentic nicks and marks along the replaceable polyurethane shaft cover from hitting rims and cymbals. The drumstick remains structurally sound and well-preserved.
SKU: RZC1008