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There's a lot of lead guitar tabs that go to the 17th fret. The 24-fret does give the guitarist a full four octaves, and some guitarists write music for it. The scale length (bridge -> nut) of most guitars is  around 24.5". If the actual scale length isn't longer for a 24-fret, then those upper frets get very tight. PRS and Ibanez make some 24-fret guitars, as likely do others.

I love BGD's comment ... more notes to miss!

I think you're correct, Phill ... this is for lead guitar, and I expect the "shredders" would be the target customer. According to Rondo's site, it tunes as E - A - B - E - A - D - G - B - E, so it's standard 7-string tuning, with 2 bass strings. I like that it says "Weighs only 11 pounds". A standard Les Paul is 8 lbs, so this rig would be an armload.

I just found it to be an interesting curiosity.

Spencer Elliott    "Unspoken" and "The Tournament"     (original compositions & performance)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_QwAC2pkfI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-KfxA-oxn4

Here's a couple tracks from Spencer's 2016 album "Unspoken". Couldn't decide which one to share, so had to put them both up. I love the aggression in his style, and he's a doggone fine guitarist as well. Enjoy!

That's a great deal on that system, DE ... congratulations! And isn't it nice when things align the way they have for you and your buddy? Enjoy the trip!

Decisive wins yesterday for the Falcons and the Patriots ... should be a good Superbowl.

That's amazing work, Peatle ... incredibly moving. The overall message reminds me of these Joni Mitchell lyrics:

"Don't it always seem to go, that we don't know what we got 'til it's gone."

Is it here yet? Very excited for you ...

Thanks guys ... I'm equally fascinated by such things.

With our electrics, we find a whole range of tones because of the various electronics, effects, etc. The types of wood are a factor, but not as much as with acoustics. My 4 are also constructed with different woods, different sizes, etc. And as DE says, each has its own unique sound. One is no better than another ... just different. Each guitarist will choose what suits his style & tastes best.

What I like best about info like this, is that it prevents a person from being captive to a brand-name-only mentality, or falling prey to slick marketing campaigns.

Marillion    "Brave"    Minehead, England, 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tn9sI9wTz8

This highly atmospheric piece is the title track from Marillion's 1994 album of the same name, released in 1994. It has a very airy, Celtic feel, and Steve Hogarth's vocal abilities are captivating. Here's the story behind this beautiful concept album:

"Brave is a concept album, based on a news story Steve Hogarth heard on the radio about a girl who was taken into police custody, after being found wandering the Severn Bridge. She did not know who she was, where she came from, and refused to even speak. This inspired Hogarth to write a fictional story about this girl, and what might have led to her being on the Severn Bridge in this state."

Much of the album was recorded in a castle in France to capture suitable acoustics, with many of the album's background sounds recorded in a large cave nearby. I have this 2-CD digitally remastered edition, and it is bonafide headphone music.