Using your Fender FA-15 is a breeze. First, take it out of the gig bag carefully. Sit comfortably and rest the guitar on your thigh. Hold the neck with your left hand (if you're right - handed) and use your fingers to press down on the strings at the frets to form chords. Use your right hand to pluck or strum the strings. When tuning, turn the die - cast tuning machines until you get the right pitch. For beginners, it might be a good idea to use a tuning app on your phone. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and dirt. Every few months, check the strings. If they start to sound dull or feel rough, it's time to replace them with new Fender® Dura - Tone® 880L Coated 80/20 strings. Also, be careful not to bump the guitar against hard surfaces to avoid damage to the body or hardware.