Using your Fender American Ultra HSS Stratocaster is easy. First, make sure your guitar is properly tuned using the sealed locking tuning machines. You can switch between different tones using the pickups. The Ultra Noiseless™ Hot single - coil pickups in the neck and middle and the Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking pickup at the bridge offer a wide range of sounds. When playing, the comfortable 'Modern D' neck and the 10” - 14” compound - radius fingerboard will help you move your fingers smoothly. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in the included premium molded hardshell case when not in use to protect it from damage. Wipe the strings and the body with a soft cloth after each use to keep it clean. Check the tuning regularly, and if the strings start to sound dull or break, replace them with Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings. Also, be careful when using the 2 - Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo to avoid over - stressing the guitar's structure.