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Innovative five-coil pickup system
At the heart of the PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top is its uniquely designed five-coil pickup configuration, offering a massive range of tonal possibilities. This system features two PRS TCI humbuckers in the bridge and neck positions and an NS-01 single coil in the middle, creating a hum/single/hum setup that covers everything from sparkling clean tones to aggressive rock crunch. What sets this guitar apart is the intelligent electronics layout—specifically the 5-way blade switch and dual mini toggles—that lets you tap into intuitive pickup combinations and coil splits with ease. The blade switch selects treble, treble and middle, middle, middle and bass, or bass, giving you familiar groupings that are quick to access in any setting. Add in the push/pull tone control to engage all three pickups at once, and you’ve got an instrument that truly places a full spectrum of tones at your fingertips.
Refined switching and control layout
Beyond the pickups themselves, the control layout of the Modern Eagle V has been designed to deliver its full tonal palette without overwhelming you. The 5-way blade switch is simple to navigate, and the logic behind the pickup combinations ensures smooth transitions between tones during live performance or recording sessions. The push/pull tone pot activates both humbuckers simultaneously for thicker, more harmonically rich sounds. Two mini toggle switches allow you to split the treble and bass pickups individually, turning the outer coils into true single coils, providing tonnes of tones at your fingertips.
Premium tonewoods and PRS craftsmanship
The Modern Eagle V delivers outstanding build quality and tonal richness thanks to its use of high-grade tonewoods. A beautifully figured maple 10 Top sits above a solid mahogany body, producing a full yet balanced tone that combines warmth with top-end sparkle. The neck is a one-piece mahogany build shaped to the PRS Pattern profile, which offers a stable, ergonomic feel that suits both rhythm work and lead playing. The rosewood fretboard has a 10-inch radius, offering a smooth, natural playing surface across all 22 frets. Finished in high-gloss nitrocellulose and carved with a violin-style top contour, this guitar resonates beautifully and looks stunning anywhere you take it.
High-performance hardware
Every detail on the Modern Eagle V is built with precision, and the hardware is no exception. The PRS Gen III Tremolo system delivers silky pitch control while keeping tuning stable, thanks to its refined knife-edge construction and robust engineering. PRS Phase III locking tuners ensure fast, secure string changes and excellent tuning retention, making this guitar a reliable companion during intense performances. The nickel hardware adds a refined aesthetic and while holding its own in professional settings. You can push the tremolo, bend notes, or switch tunings confidently knowing that this instrument holds its setup flawlessly.
Signature styling with tonal depth
In addition to its sonic capabilities, the Modern Eagle V exudes PRS’s signature visual character. Iconic bird inlays, a sleek inlaid headstock logo, and the eye-catching Cobalt Smokeburst finish create a look that’s as elegant as it is expressive. But this guitar isn’t just built to turn heads—it’s crafted to deliver tonal depth and dynamic range. The combination of maple, mahogany, and rosewood—along with the specially voiced pickups—produces a clear, harmonically rich sound. Paul Reed Smith designed this model to celebrate both the heritage of classic tonewoods and the possibilities of modern engineering - this is a high performance masterpiece that you won't be able to put down.
Specifications
- Product Name: PRS Modern Eagle V 10 Top, Cobalt Smokeburst #031906
- Product Code: 107852::71:H #031906
Body
- Body Construction: Solidbody
- Top Wood: Maple
- Back Wood: Mahogany
- Top Carve: Violin
- Finish: High Gloss Nitro
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Wood: Mahogany (One-piece)
- Neck Shape: Pattern
- Neck Depth at ½ Fret: 7/8"
- Neck Depth at 12½ Fret: 61/64"
- Scale Length: 25"
- Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 10"
- Fretboard Inlay: Birds
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 1 11/16"
- Neck Width at Body: 2 1/4"
- Truss Rod: PRS Double-Acting
- Neck/Body Assembly: Set Neck
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
- Tuners: PRS Phase III Locking
- Nut: PRS Bone
- Hardware Type: Nickel
- Treble Pickup: TCI Humbucker
- Middle Pickup: NS-01 Single Coil
- Bass Pickup: TCI Humbucker
- Controls: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control, 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch, Two Mini Coil-Split Toggles
- Strings: PRS Signature 10–46
- Tuning: Standard E, A, D, G, B, E
- Case: Hardshell Case