PRS Paul Reed Smith Modern Eagle V Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Wing Tuners, Faded Whale Blue

PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE

As proud Paul Reed Smith Signature Dealers, we're proud to bring you the Modern Eagle V! Previously a limited-production model only, we're stoked that such a versatile guitar has finally made it to full production and are excited to make it available to you guys. This gorgeous example is in an understatedly beautiful Faded Whale Blue.

Layout-wise, the Modern Eagle V essentially takes the Paul's Guitar as a foundation with its neck profile, mini-toggles for the coil-splits and the proprietary soapbar-like TCI humbucker pickups, and then borrows the tremolo bridge configuration from the Custom 24. This is already a great start as is, but the Modern Eagle V takes it a step further still.

Similar to how the Studio model is PRS' answer to the hot-rodded "HSS" pickup configuration, the Modern Eagle can be considered the PRS Core "HSH" equivalent, as it adds an awesome-sounding NS-01 single-coil in the middle position and a 5-way switch. This way, you get all the combinations of an HSH "Superstrat" type along with being able to get 3 true single-coils with the mini-toggle switches for more vintage-style single-coil tones. The tonal possibilites here are endless - this guitar can cover it all, from jazz, blues, R&B, country to rock and metal. This may now be the most versatile PRS Core guitar in the lineup!

There's a very real thing that can happen when you pick up a guitar that is just so inspiring that it makes you a better player by not only being easier to play, but also by giving you more motivation to pick it up and play it every chance you get. This versatile instrument definitely fits the bill.

Manufacturer's Description

The Modern Eagle V is an innovative instrument that offers highly musical tones for both recording and playing live. Utilizing a hum/single/hum (five-coil) pickup layout and unique electronics configuration, the Modern Eagle V gives players a vast array of tones in one guitar. The 5-way blade switch selects the pickups in intuitive groupings: treble, treble and middle, middle, middle and bass, and bass. There is a single volume and a push/pull tone control that activates both humbuckers when engaged; this allows players to access all three pickups simultaneously. Finally, the mini toggles allow players to individually tap the humbucker coils, for additional single-coil sounds. This electronics design puts a whole set of classic and new tones at your fingertips.

Additional appointments include a maple top and mahogany back, a 22 fret, 25” scale length, Pattern mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, bone nut, and PRS patented Gen III tremolo.

“Modern Eagle models have always been built to stand up to history while celebrating tonewoods and the discovery of new tones. The Modern Eagle V is a sophisticated instrument not only in its craftsmanship but in its electronic and mechanical design,” said Paul Reed Smith. “We’ve refined the pickup tones and are pleased to now add it to the Core lineup.”

For 2024, PRS Guitars is updating the tuning machines on many of our Core guitars. While, aesthetically, our new Wing buttons are designed to echo the 12th fret bird wingspan design, they were first and foremost designed for tonal reasons all the way back in 1982. Because these buttons are lighter weight than their metal predecessors, they are subtracting less energy from the vibrating strings, thus helping the guitar ring longer and at a more musical note.

PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III

Meticulous design delivering sonic fidelity, player ergonomics, and revolutionary tuning stability. 

PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons

Modern locking technology with vintage elegance, these lightweight tuners promote tone transfer for a louder, more resonant instrument. 

PRS MEV Pickups

Versatile pickup configuration offering a vast array of tones in one guitar. 

Specifications

Body

• Body Construction: Solidbody
• Top Wood: Maple
• Back Wood: Mahogany
• Top Carve: Violin
• Finish Type: High-Gloss Nitro

Neck

• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 25"
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Construction: One-Piece
• Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
• Neck Shape: Pattern
• Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret: 7/8"
• Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret: 61/64"
• Neck Width at the Nut: 1 11/16"
• Neck Width at the Body: 2 1/4"
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Fretboard Radius: 10"
• Fretboard Inlay: Birds
• Headstock Logo: Signature, Inlaid
• Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set

Hardware

• Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
• Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
• Hardware Type: Nickel
• Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod Cover: "Modern Eagle V"

Electronics

• Treble Pickup: TCI
• Middle Pickup: NS-01
• Bass Pickup: TCI
• Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches

Miscellaneous

• Strings: PRS Signature 10-46
• Tuning: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Instrument Weight: 8 lbs
• Serial #: 0386504

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for PRS. This Modern Eagle V is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.