Billy Sheehan Bass Solo

Its not a HUGE difference but for example a 36 fret bass like the ones Conklin do have massive intonation issues and it goes out of tune MUCH quicker, 24 is only very very slight problems as it is only 2 frets so about 2-3cm of extra wood and vibration etc compare it to a say Fender American Standard P-bass to a 24 fret Ibanez Prestige SR the top frets (play the same one) and 9 out of 10 times the 24 fret is a fraction out

Guitar hero Les Paul dies

The guitarist and inventor, whose pioneering work made the sound of rock'n'roll possible, has died aged 94

Les Paul, the jazz guitarist and inventor who created one of the world's most famous electric guitars, has died. He was 94.

The Gibson Les Paul was played by the likes of Paul McCartney, Slash and U2's the Edge and is still a firm favourite with younger bands such as Gallows. Les Paul helped create the famous model in the 1952, along with designer Ted McCarty.

Born in Wisconsin in 1915, Paul turned an early obssession with music into a successful career as a jazz guitarist, playing with the likes of Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby.

In 1939, Paul built one of the first solid-body electric guitars, known as "The Log", which prompted Gibson to approach him. Paul's legacy stretches much further than his signature guitar, however. As an inventor, Paul pioneered many studio techniques including multitrack recording, which allowed musicians to record parts separately before mixing them together into a finished track.

Gibson president Dave Berryman said: "As the father of the electric guitar, he was not only one of the world's greatest innovators but a legend who created, inspired and contributed to the success of musicians around the world."

Paul reportedly died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital.