This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Sammy Hagar 1986 Lot of 6 Picks From The 5150 Tour With Prototype. This lot includes six guitar picks from the 5150 tour, each displaying the VH logo on one side and Sammy Hagar's printed signature on the reverse. Notably, the set contains a prototype pick that was used for reference and approval before mass production commenced. This prototype is almost paper thin and not suitable for practical use. Some of the picks feature signs of definite use.
Additional Information: The 5150 tour in 1986 supported Van Halen's first album with Sammy Hagar, "5150," which marked a significant shift for the band with Hagar stepping into the frontman role previously held by David Lee Roth. The tour was a substantial success, celebrating the album's commercial achievement as it topped the Billboard charts and included hits such as "Why Can't This Be Love."
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 picks are in good condition, with some exhibiting signs of use.
SKU: RZC1117