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[Kazrog]

ahhh I see:

"HGS (Heavy Gauge Strings) The model itself has the heavy gauge strings for tuning down, which is a popular requirement in the Death Metal music scene, for example. The bridge position is mounted 3mm further along than regularly seen on other guitars; this is to help when adjusting heavy gauge strings to an octave deeper in pitch. In addition, the pickup position is changed as the bridge moved. This means that players, never again need to change their playing technique because the neck length is always the same."

essentially all they're doing is changing the location of the saddle to account for the intonation difference when you have a heavier string on the axe that's tuned down. you're not going to get the same increased string tension as a real baritone in this case I believe.

Hmm, well having played the HGS guitars at NAMM, I've got to say they've done an amazing job. They really sound amazing in low tunings, as stable as any baritone I've tried.