hi, while the big downloads are running 24-7, there is a little time to get to some other important stuff.
i bought that LP new a little over 10 years ago just before gibson filed for bankruptcy. havent played it more than 3 or 4 hours because the fingers dont like 2mm high frets.
is this a matter of sloppiness due to their financial situation at the time or a very special feature?
do i need to use a hammer or sandpaper, or put in a few thousand years playing to wear them down?
i own a strat so i know the difference

 

Your Les Paul is almost certainly not broken – it simply has "medium-jumbo" or "jumbo" frets, which are intentionally taller than the frets on a typical Stratocaster. This was common practice at Gibson, even during financially challenging times.

Don't sand the fret surfaces haphazardly. This will damage the fret crowns, affect the intonation, and likely necessitate a complete refretting. Have the frets professionally leveled and re-rounded.

A luthier can evenly reduce the height of all the frets and then expertly round them.
This is the safest and most effective solution. Cost: typically €120–200, depending on the region.
You can ask: "Round the frets down a bit, more towards a medium profile." The luthier will know exactly what you mean.