Using your Fender Japan Hybrid II Stratocaster is easy. First, make sure to tune your guitar using the vintage - style locking tuners. You can use a guitar tuner app on your phone or a physical tuner. When playing, the narrow tall frets on the 9.5 - inch radius fingerboard will let you move your fingers smoothly up and down the neck. The Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single Coil pickups give you a great tone for different styles of music. For the tremolo system, be gentle when using it to avoid putting too much stress on the strings and bridge. As for maintenance, wipe down the body with a soft cloth after each use to keep the Gloss Polyurethane finish looking good. Check the strings regularly and change them when they start to sound dull. Keep the guitar in the gig bag when not in use to protect it from dust and scratches. And don't forget to store it in a place with stable temperature and humidity to prevent damage to the wood and hardware.