Gibson Custom Shop / Cat Stevens J-180 Collector's Edition / 2022 / Guitar For Sale
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
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One of contemporary music's most important instruments, the guitar is a fascinating collectible, coming in all shapes and sizes - and often with some legendary previous owners.
Pure Effect Music has been created with one sole purpose. To represent one of the world's top private guitar collections.
This incredible collection of over 300 guitars including vintage Gibson instruments, prewar Martin guitars and a variety of rare independent modern luthiers will be made available for purchase over the coming months.
Information & Shipping Policy-
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Payment Options
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Return Policy
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned within 7 days in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.
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