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Offered Here: Van Halen 1986 One Black & Gold Stage Used 5150 Guitar Pick. This is a single, used guitar pick from the 5150 tour used by Edward Van Halen. The black pick displays the Van Halen classic logo in gold on one side and Edward's printed signature with "5150" in silver on the reverse. The logo side shows signs of wear and use, indicative of its stage presence.
Additional Information: The 5150 tour was Van Halen's first tour with lead singer Sammy Hagar and was in support of their seventh studio album, "5150," released in March 1986. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200. The tour further solidified Van Halen's reputation as one of rock's preeminent live acts.
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 pick is in good used condition, showing wear consistent with stage use, especially notable on the logo side.
SKU: RZC1085