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Originally Posted by sards
No. I bought the guitar used and it has been like this from the beginning.
Yes, it buzzes slightly and notes don't sustain well when I play on frets 17-20.
This is definitely not the case (I have been playing for 15 years).
17-20. The problem is most pronounced on the G and B strings, but it also happens on the D and high E.
Although a twist/warp is never out of the question, it actually just sounds like the action is too low. It would stand to reason that the high E should buzz most due to how a Les Paul saddle is graduated in height (i.e., the G and B are higher than the E string), but since the G and B are thicker and vibrate in a larger circumference, they are more susceptible to buzz when too low.
I'd check the relief in the neck (those frets will not take to a truss, but it's best to make sure it's right before raising the action). If everything is good, raise the action up a tad on the bass side and quite a bit more on the treble. It's also best to adjust the intonation after you mess with the action.