The SG is a potent weapon for down tuning, despite Gibson’s standard fairly short 24.75” scale length. That biting treble means the guitar keeps its clarity. Mastodon’s Brent Hinds exploits this ability, regularly tuning his SG to D standard (DGCFAD). His favourite is a 1983 model he bought from a member of The Guess Who. As well as its cutting tone and slim neck, Brent has observed that the SG’s thin, contoured body makes it ideal for the larger gentleman