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Offered Here: Van Halen 1990s Lot of 4 Band Personnel Picks. This lot features four picks used by Van Halen personnel during the 1990s, consisting of two picks from Edward Van Halen's guitar tech Zeke Clark, one from Ed Leffler, the band's manager, and one from Sammy Hagar's tech Cris Pollan.
Additional Information: The 1990s were a significant era for Van Halen, marked by successful tours and albums, including "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" which was released in 1991. This album reached number one on the Billboard 200 and included hits like "Right Now" and "Top of the World." During this period, the band continued to redefine rock music, blending intricate guitar riffs with commercial success.
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, consistent with their age and use.
SKU: RZC1105