Using your Fender PM-1 Deluxe acoustic guitar is easy. First, tune it up using the nickel tuning machines with aged black buttons. The strings are Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L, so you'll get a great sound right away. When you're ready to play, use the Fender®/Fishman® PM System pickups for amazing tone. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in its deluxe black hardshell case when not in use to protect it from damage. Wipe it down with a soft cloth after each playing session to keep the high gloss finish looking good. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity, as this can damage the solid Sitka spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Check the tuning regularly, and if the strings start to sound dull, it's time to replace them. Enjoy making music with your new guitar!