Using this Fender Aerodyne Special HSS Electric Guitar is a joy. To start, just plug it into an amplifier and you're ready to make music. You can adjust the pickups to get different sounds - use the bridge humbucking pickup for a heavier tone, and the single - coil pickups in the middle and neck for a cleaner, brighter sound. When it comes to tuning, use the deluxe cast/sealed locking tuning machines. They make it easy to keep your guitar in tune. As for maintenance, after each use, wipe down the strings with a clean cloth to remove sweat and dirt. This will help keep the strings in good condition and prevent corrosion. Also, occasionally clean the body of the guitar with a soft, dry cloth to keep the gloss polyester finish looking great. If you're not using the guitar for a while, store it in the deluxe gig bag provided to protect it from dust and damage. And remember, when you're changing the strings, always use nickel - plated steel strings of.009 -.042 gauges as specified.