Using your Fender Japan Junior Collection Stratocaster Electric Guitar is easy. First, make sure the guitar is properly tuned using the vintage - style tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. When playing, the shorter 24 - inch scale allows you to press chords more comfortably. The pickups give you that classic Fender tone, so you can experiment with different settings on your amplifier to get the sound you want. As for maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to maintain their sound quality. After playing, put the guitar back in the gig bag to protect it from dust and scratches. Also, check the tuning stability often, especially if you use the tremolo bridge frequently.