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 is proud to introduce the 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.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Maple
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS
Body Material Maple
Body Shape J-180
Body Styles Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Side Maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard Small Crown
Inlays Graduated Mother of Pearl Stars
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile 60s Custom
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Volume Control on the Pickup
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp Baggs M1
Under Saddle Pickup Baggs M1 Soundhole Pickup
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly Up Adjustable, Pinless
Bridge Pins None
Pickguard Tortoise J-180 Double Moustache
Saddle Material Black TUSQ, Adjustable
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Cat Stevens; Extra Black and White TRC Included in the Case
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Keystone Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity and a selection of patches, pins, and stickers inspired by the iconic artwork of Cat Stevens
Model: AMJBCSEB
Case Cat Stevens Case Included
Gibson Custom Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition, Ebony
Gibson Custom Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition, Ebony
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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 is proud to introduce the 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.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Maple
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS
Body Material Maple
Body Shape J-180
Body Styles Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Side Maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard Small Crown
Inlays Graduated Mother of Pearl Stars
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile 60s Custom
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Volume Control on the Pickup
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp Baggs M1
Under Saddle Pickup Baggs M1 Soundhole Pickup
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly Up Adjustable, Pinless
Bridge Pins None
Pickguard Tortoise J-180 Double Moustache
Saddle Material Black TUSQ, Adjustable
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Cat Stevens; Extra Black and White TRC Included in the Case
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Keystone Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity and a selection of patches, pins, and stickers inspired by the iconic artwork of Cat Stevens
Model: AMJBCSEB
Case Cat Stevens Case Included
