Above is Johns' first nylon string guitar. This one is interesting in that it is made from the same filch of mahogany as his first steel string. The other materials are also similar. The neck is lacewood with an ebony spline reinforcement. The top is western cedar with an LMI supplied rosette. The cocobolo bridge is decorated with solid paua shell. It is bound with ebony with red and rosewood purflings.The tuning machines are Sloanes.

As with all Timblin guitars these designs are not knock offs. For better or worse these are Johns' unique creations. The second in this series went to its owner in Santa Fe before finished pictures could be made. Her instructor has high praise for the tone and playability of the instrument.

Below are photos of SN# 001at various stages of production.