1st fret problem

[Rise_Against]

Hey guys, i have got a prob... i just bought a Epiphone Les Paul Standard yesterday at Swee Lee and the first 4 strings have a prob.
When i press on the first fret of those strings, the sound comes out very distorted and cant even be played.

Could it be to unseasoned strings? Does Swee Lee allow a trade ir there is a fault on the guitar?

 

[markedymark]

it might be due to inappropriate string height. im not sure if they actually allow exchanges for stuff on sale. but why not bring it to a guitar tech?

 

[Rise_Against]

Ok thanks. I will go back to Swee Lee tomorrow and check if they allow 1 for 1 exchange.

 

[subversion]

ask the tech to check for:

*string action

*warped neck

 

[Rise_Against]

Thanks man... i hope Swee Lee allows 1 for 1 exchange

 

[brandnewrock]

the guitar might need to be setup properly 1st.

 

[xynkro]

dude the distortion is Fret buzzing

got to do with the action , fretboard angle and your nut. can adjust urslef. u try adjusting the action. ( raise it up duh ). if theres still buzzing then u check back with sweelee

Alternatively if u dont like your strings too high away from your fret board, change the nut. but i would recommend what those dudes said above to go back to sweelee

 

[glentiaw]

i'd recommend not touching all the truss rod adjustments
urself unless ure really sure of what you're doing.

anyways, for new guitars, i always send mine straight to
a shop for a gd setup after purchase. always always always
makes it a much better player when it comes back.
i recommend either g77 or beez at ebinex. beez did mine.
he's awesome.

it's probably not a big problem.

 

[Rise_Against]

Problem solved guys. Thank you all for responding. the rod in my Les Paul's neck was crooked