The headliner went extinct. The solo never did.

Riffing Rex is a dinosaur guitar shirt for men: a roaring dinosaur tearing through a solo, drawn in white line art on organic cotton. It suits anyone whose record shelf has seniority and whose sense of humor is just as prehistoric.

The design: Riffing Rex, a dinosaur with a lead guitar

A tyrannosaur-style dinosaur stands on strong, clawed legs with its head thrown back and its jaws wide open mid-roar, a spiky mane running down its neck. Small forearms grip the neck of an electric guitar with an angular, pointed body, a cable curls down by its feet, and a long tail sweeps out to the right.

The drawing is detailed line art in a single color, white, with engraving-style hatching that gives the scales, ribs and mane their texture. Wherever the white stops, the shirt color shows through as shadow, so the dinosaur looks inked straight onto the cotton. There are no words, no banner and no background shape, only the dinosaur and its guitar, printed once on the chest.

The pose reads like a headline set: head back, feet planted, nothing held back. The joke sits in the match-up of a creature famous for its roar and an instrument famous for the same thing.

Organic cotton, certified and plainly made

• 100% organic cotton in a smooth 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²) knit
• The organic cotton content is certified under GOTS and OCS, and the fabric carries OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification (Certificate No. 1112055, Centexbel)
• PETA-Approved Vegan, a good fit for shoppers who read labels
• A medium fit with a stretchy ribbed collar that hugs the neckline
• A strip of soft fabric covers the inside collar seam, so nothing scratches the back of your neck
• Two parallel lines of stitching run along the sleeve and bottom hems and give the edges a clean finish

Who it's for

Dinosaur fans with a soft spot for loud guitars, dads who still know every word on the old records, and anyone who likes a graphic tee with a sense of humor. Wear it to a gig, a backyard barbecue, a record-store dig or casual Friday at the office. It also works as a birthday or Father's Day present for the guitar player in the family.

Quick answers

Does this tee run true to size?

Sizing here is smaller than typical US sizing, so order one size up from your usual. The size guide next to the size options lists length, width, sleeve and chest measurements, so you can hold it against a favorite tee.

Is there a band name or logo in the print?

No. The print has no words, logos or band names, just the dinosaur and its guitar on the front. The back of the shirt is plain.

Does the white line art show up on every shirt color?

Yes. White is the strongest ink here, so the fine hatching reads clearly on every shade we sell. Each color has its own photos, so you can compare before you choose.

How should I wash it?

Machine wash cold, inside out, then tumble dry low or hang it up to dry. Skip bleach and high heat.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 10–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide