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@Dirk_R here is a link that describes a guitar set up:

https://www.ensembleschools.com/the-music-room/guitar-notes/how-to/#:~:text=A%20%E2%80%9Csetup%E2%80%9D%20is%20regular%20maintenance,or%20lowering%20the%20string%20height.

I recently had a setup done on a guitar I’ve owned since 1997. Since I purchased the guitar I played it just as it came out of the case and was happy with it. Recently a problem developed on the second fret called “overhang”. The fret end was sticking out beyond the neck causing cuts and scraps to my fretting hand. I did research on luthiers near me, chose one and asked them to fix that problem as well as do a complete set up with new strings. I also asked them to lower the action (distance between the string and the fret board) if possible. The difference it made in the playability and sound is remarkable. The cost was around $140. My advice is to find a luthier with a solid reputation and that you feel good about working on your guitar.