Jakem
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Wondering how the HRG RI compares to the IIC++ RI?
GJgo
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If I were to guess based on what I know, I'd guess the HRG RI is brighter, punchier and more dynamic.
Meeotch
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I'm holding out to see if Gibson will release an HRG ++. I called Sweetwater and my rep had no clue. Granted, he also told me he had zero info about the DRG ++ wait list when that was in the works, and this was when others were actively getting on Sweetwater's wait list.
bugsy5150
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Hopefully at NAMM next month they will announce the HRG++!! And fucking not making it a limited edition!!!
HRG RI does Kill!!! But haven’t given up on my OG’s!!
HRG RI does Kill!!! But haven’t given up on my OG’s!!
Simon Dorn
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Money
Tonelover
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Everyone was excited when the first RI came out and lots were sold. Now there is RI burnout and people just don't care.
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TooMuchGear
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There is a guy in Europe that has a youtube channel, and he had modded a C+ RI with good results. Since I bought my RI used, and have no warranty, I'd will willing to experiment with his mods when I get some time.
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Faded Abyss
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This is exactly what I want to know. It would make the most sense if they make a IC++ HRG. This way you get the body of best worlds. That would just make too much sense though…
I haven’t had time to try my IC++ RI, but the power amp is obviously inferior, especially if a person needs that tightness when down tuning.
psychodave
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I’m a buyer at $2500. 
Techdeth
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Exo-metal
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This isn't going to help
Techdeth
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I know lolThis isn't going to help
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endofall
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I would love to see a video comparing the DRG IIC+ RI to the HRG IIC+ RI. The DRG IIC+ ri is an awesome amp but it can be a little boxy in the mids. The guy in Europe who has modded the RI has a OG vs the Ri video up and you could hear the OG was a little fuller and slight darker in a pleasant way. Hard to say if that's because the controls where slightly different or component drift which I imagine could have a large impact on an amp of that age. Regardless I would love to hear if the HRG is a little closer.
Jakem
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How was the HRG vs JP2C?
GJgo
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....When you're pimping every Mark BUT a IIC+!
GJgo
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THe HRG RI is FAR more dynamic, punchy, clear and organic than the JP.
The JP holds together better with a 7 string where you need it to be more compressed & flat.
The mic pics up a little of this, and there was a massive difference in the room.
GJgo
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I suspect you would have to be in the room with both of them to really tell the difference.
bugsy5150
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It’s True!!!!
rsm
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That comparison was close, JP-2C had less bite but fuller sound vs the HRG RI; less bass / more treble/presence on the JP-2C might change that?
More of a Marshall player than Mesa, so far haven't heard anything that makes me want to replace my JP-2C.
I like the smooth compressed glassy sounds vs raw for Mesa, but not playing thrash with it (I have Marshalls and Engl Artist Edition 100, Bogner Helios Eclipse for that).
Same reasons I like my Diezel VHX, smooth, compressed glassy tones.
I also don't use more than 6 strings, and only tune down a half step at most; usually in standard tuning.
More of a Marshall player than Mesa, so far haven't heard anything that makes me want to replace my JP-2C.
I like the smooth compressed glassy sounds vs raw for Mesa, but not playing thrash with it (I have Marshalls and Engl Artist Edition 100, Bogner Helios Eclipse for that).
Same reasons I like my Diezel VHX, smooth, compressed glassy tones.
I also don't use more than 6 strings, and only tune down a half step at most; usually in standard tuning.
Beyond Black
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I’ve had the HRG RI for three days now, and have been comparing it to my OG SG++, and it is indeed a killer.
The OG is considerably more raw, warm and vintage sounding, the RI tighter, punchier, juicier,
with more growl.
The RI is considerably more modern sounding, without the sterile, filtered tone and feel many modern amps have imo, while still being 100% C+.
Just like the Recto RI, Mesa knocked it out of the park with this one as well.
The PS is for my 72 SL, not the Mesas. Lol
The OG is considerably more raw, warm and vintage sounding, the RI tighter, punchier, juicier,
with more growl.
The RI is considerably more modern sounding, without the sterile, filtered tone and feel many modern amps have imo, while still being 100% C+.
Just like the Recto RI, Mesa knocked it out of the park with this one as well.
The PS is for my 72 SL, not the Mesas. Lol
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