Transforming your electric guitar from a "stiff" instrument into a buttery-smooth machine is one of the most rewarding skills you can learn. While many players think they need a new guitar to get a better feel, the truth is that most factory-bought instruments are only about 70% of the way to their full potential.
Sight down your neck from the headstock. It should have a very slight "up-bow" (concavity). If it's too straight or bowed back, your strings will buzz; if it's too bowed forward, the action will feel high and stiff. Transforming your electric guitar from a "stiff" instrument
Beyond the basic setup, small maintenance habits can drastically improve the "fresh" feel of your instrument: your strings will buzz