Using this D'Angelico Premier Gramercy guitar is a breeze. Just tune it up using the Stairstep Wave tuning machines with the D'Addario EXP - 16 strings. Plug it into an amplifier via the Fishman Sonitone electronics for amplified sound. When playing, the deep single cutaway gives you easy reach to the higher frets on the rosewood fingerboard. For maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to avoid damage to the solid spruce top and laminated sapele back and sides. Clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to maintain good tone. If you're not using it for a long time, loosen the strings a bit to relieve stress on the neck. And don't forget to protect the beautiful Stairstep, Tortoise pickguard from scratches.