Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition 2022

Gibson Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition 2022

Sitka Spruce Top / Maple Back & Sides

Mint Condition

A Tribute to One of the World's Greatest Singer-Songwriters

With his long dark hair and beard, slender frame, and black Gibson J-180 Cat Stevens stood as the embodiment of the 1970s singer-songwriter, a modern troubadour on a quest for spiritual enlightenment through music. And it was on his J-180 that he wrote and recorded many of his most beloved hits including "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Father and Son," and many more.

Bought in London’s famous Selmer's Music Shop in 1969, Cat was initially drawn to the J-180’s elegant style, however, its percussive quality soon became an essential component of the intimate sound of his seminal albums ‘Tea For The Tillerman’ and ‘Teaser And The Firecat.’ At the end of the 1970s, Cat sold all of his musical equipment, including his J-180, with the proceeds going to charity. However, in the decades since he has been reunited with the original guitar and acquired a vintage backup to tour with.

The Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop in 2022 released an extremely limited Cat Stevens J-180, which is based on the guitar that helped define his legend. It features a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, mother of pearl moon and star headstock and graduated star fretboard inlays, and an interior label hand-signed by Yusuf / Cat Stevens.

Limited to only 50 units globally, a Certificate of Authenticity and a selection of patches, pins, and stickers inspired by the iconic artwork of Cat Stevens are included, along with a Cat Stevens hardshell case.

Body Specification
Body Style: Jumbo
Body Shape: J-180
Body Material: Maple
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back: Maple
Side: Maple
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS

Neck Specification
Profile: 60s Custom
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12in
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard Small Crown
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.815mm / 1.725in
Inlays: Graduated Mother of Pearl Stars
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint: Hot Hide Glue

Hardware Specification
Bridge: Belly Up Adjustable, Pinless
Saddle Material: Black TUSQ, Adjustable
Tuning Machines: Keystone Waffleback
Pickguard: Tortoise J-180 Double Moustache
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Cat Stevens; Extra Black and White TRC Included in the Case
Bridge Pins: None

Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs M1 Soundhole Pickup
Controls: Volume Control on the Pickup
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp: LR Baggs M1

Miscellaneous
Case: Cat Stevens Case Included
Accessories: Interior Label Hand-Signed by Yusuf / Cat Stevens. Certificate of Authenticity and a selection of patches, pins and stickers inspired by the iconic artwork of Cat Stevens