Careful!!! You'll piss off all the diehard IIC+ aficionados
Isn't it the no stripe version that's the closest to the C+ since they had the "grail" 105PT?
I've never played a C+ but my friend had an HRG and when he plays my red stripe he said it has way more sharp treble and the highs in general sit different. Also said my III is more percussive and the C+ has more bounce. If that's the case, I can see the appeal because that would be more fun to play. I still wouldn't change a thing with my red stripe though.