Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ HRG Tube Amplifier Head, Black Bronco/Wicker Grille

In the long, long legacy of the legendary brand, few models have had the kind of influence that the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ HRG Head did. A favorite of many a high-gain guitarist in the '80s and beyond, today's Mark IIC+ HRG captures the essential essence of Mesa tube excellence for the ravenous players of today.

The mid-'80s was a magical time for high-gain tube amps like Mesa Boogie's. After a number of successful builds, Mesa's Mark I "HRG" model became a bona fide classic. The "HRG" - Hundred Watt, Reverb, Graphic EQ – would go on to be the amp of choice for many (many) '80s guitar heroes. Among these heroes was John Petrucci of Dream Theater who favored the Mark IIC+ HRG for its maximized headroom and tight-tracking low end.

Today's Mark IIC+ HRG Head features a faithful '80s design with an expressive preamp and one hundred watts of power. Mesa's classic Rhythm and Lead channel design makes it fit just about any performance scenario with a tube-driven amp tone oh so shapeable. Mesa tubes line the preamp and power section to deliver on that iconic Mesa sound as its sculpted through the model's graphic EQ.

If '80s Boogie incarnate is on your shortlist, then the Mark IIC+ HRG Head is a perfect pick.