http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/3/7/eddie-van-halen-35th-anniversary-packaging

Eddie Van Halen 35th Anniversary Packaging

Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. was challenged to design packaging for a series of 3 guitar effect pedals marking the 35th anniversary of the release of Van Halen’s debut album. The pedals themselves are hand-painted in 3 different colorways, and are all unified by the iconic Eddie Van Halen (EVH) “Frankenstein” stripe pattern, used extensively on his custom guitars since the late ’70s.

“Our goal was to identify the EVH 35th Anniversary Series as a premium offering by employing a minimalist presentation and using custom printing processes. The triple-black matte finish box is wrapped with a Gloss Varnish print of the EVH ‘Frankenstein’ pattern; the linework of this pattern is so iconic in the realm of rock that it is still recognizable even when taken outside of its trademark color schemes. The subtle reflective effect of the black-on-black graphic pattern forgoes the ‘hard sell’ pitch of typical music instrument packaging and creates a sense of mystique around the product within.

We chose the Umbra typeface–used on Van Halen’s debut record in 1978–to convey the inspiration and design intent of the EVH 35th Anniversary Series. The sharp drop shadows and machined look provide a crisp contrast with the handcrafted and hand-painted presentation of the EVH 35th Anniversary Series effect pedals.”

Designed by: Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.

President: Jimmy Dunlop
Creative Director: Joey Tosi
Art Director: Graham Shaw
Senior Designer: Justin Butler
Photographer: Mick Waller
Production Artist: Hank Alva

Country: United States
State: California
City: Benicia

when I bought the flanger a few months back it was striped like the phase 90 white/black
red would have been cooler bastards

These have been available for quite a while now. They do look cool in these colors. I like the packaging too.