Using this Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Signature Cutlass HH 7 - string electric guitar is quite straightforward. First, tune the guitar using the Schaller M6 - IND locking tuning machines. Make sure to use the recommended strings (10p - 13p - 17p - 26 - 36 - 46 - 56). When you play, the Music Man Custom 7 - string Ceramic Humbuckers will give you a great sound. For the floating tremolo bridge, be careful not to apply too much force as it can affect the tuning. To maintain your guitar, keep it in a dry place. Clean the body with a soft cloth regularly to keep the high - gloss polyester finish looking good. You can also use a fret cleaner on the roasted flame maple fretboard. If you're not using the guitar for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to avoid putting too much stress on the neck.