No.2253
Bad setup or worn frets. Check the neck relief, bridge height and nut height.
No.2255
>>2253This could be the case. I have an Epiphone Les Paul too and have a dead that's likely due to worn frets.
No.3622
>>2255I've got a high-end '90s Korean knockoff Les Paul now that I like much better than the Epiphone one.