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29.12A sus chord is ideal for modal improvisation
Because it lacks a major/minor 3rd, several pitch collections can fit depending context.
Over G7sus, you might use broadly:
G A B♭/B? C D E F
depending the surrounding modal center and melody.
But do not begin with scale selection.
Begin with:
G C D F A.
Those are the characteristic chord/color tones.