Using your Fender Player Stratocaster is easy. First, tune it up using the standard cast/sealed tuning machines. Once tuned, you can start strumming or picking. The 22 medium jumbo frets make it easy to reach different notes. The three single - coil pickups give you a wide range of tones. Use the pickguard as a guide for your right - hand position. When you're done playing, keep it in a guitar case to protect it from dust and scratches. Wipe the strings with a soft cloth after each use to prevent corrosion. You can also clean the body with a guitar - specific cleaner to maintain the gloss polyester finish. Check the tuning machines regularly to make sure they're working properly, and replace the strings when they start to sound dull.