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MTD 535 question

When I look at the neck on my MTD 535, the base of the frets seem to be filled with something else. I just noticedi today that the fourth fret doesn't have this filling. The fret seems fine, it isn't lifting or anything but anybody know what's going on?

Also, my E string sounds kinda weak compared to other strings. I don't know why, but the sustain also seems to be much much shorter than other strings. I'm guessing E string has lower tention so... Any ideas?

Also, I need a professional setup, B string's intonatino is off + etc, but I don't know where to go. I am in Newport Rhode Island, if anybody knows a good place where I can get a professional setup near Newport, please give me some information.

Thanks,
Paul