The stain on the ash body looks great! I really like it a lot.

Also, to add to the conversation about string gauges, since my last comment I have put a set of D'Addario EXL125s on my G&L. They are a 9-46 hybrid set. Unwound strings from 9s, wound strings from 10s. So far I am loving them. A minor truss rod adjustment was needed though, and I still need a small intonation adjustment too. But they feel great.