Yeah, changing strings is a pain, but they are so awesome. I honestly haven't bought myself a non-floyd in at least 6 years. I use a 9-volt battery under the floyd when I take strings off to prevent the springs from pulling the floyd in the body. Once I string it up and get it close to tuned, I remove the battery and the floyd is close to level with the body. Then I adjust as the strings stretch over the next few days