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Offered Here: Whitesnake 1989-1990 Lot of 3 Slip Of The Tongue Guitar Picks. This lot includes three guitar picks associated with the band Whitesnake: one from guitarist Adrian Vandenberg and two from Steve Vai. These picks are a tangible piece of Whitesnake's musical era during the late 1980s.
Additional Information: "Slip of the Tongue" is the eighth studio album by Whitesnake, released in 1989. It features hit singles like "Fool for Your Loving" and was noted for its heavy guitar work by Steve Vai, who joined the band for this album and tour. The period marked a high point in the band's career, with extensive touring and 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 guitar picks are in very good condition, showing minimal signs of wear consistent with careful handling and storage.
SKU: RZC1231