This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1986 Single Yellow & White 5150 Guitar Pick. This item is a single yellow-and-white guitar pick from the 5150 tour, featuring the classic VH logo and Edward Van Halen’s signature, with "5150" printed below.
Additional Information: The 5150 tour, which began in 1986, was significant as it marked the debut of Sammy Hagar as the lead vocalist for Van Halen, following David Lee Roth’s departure. The tour supported the album "5150," which was the band's first number one album on the Billboard 200 chart.
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, showing minimal wear. It retains its vibrant yellow and white colors, and the printed logo and signature are clearly visible.
SKU: RZC1263