This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1979-1980 Lot of 3 Blue & Red Michael Anthony Picks. This lot includes three guitar picks from the years 1979 to 1980, used by Michael Anthony during Van Halen's World Vacation Tour and the Fair Warning Tour. The collection features two blue picks and one red pick, each with a blank reverse side.
Additional Information: During the World Vacation Tour (1979) and the Fair Warning Tour (1980-81), Van Halen was rising in popularity, promoting their second and fourth studio albums respectively. These tours helped cement the band's reputation for high-energy performances and innovative rock 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 picks are in very good condition, showing minimal signs of wear and maintaining their original colors and shapes.
SKU: RZC1102