PRS Modern Eagle V BW
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PRS
Modern Eagle V BW
Product Info
Article Number:
559046
Brand:
PRS
Model:
Modern Eagle V BW
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Modern Eagle V BW is a seriously refined instrument. It's got that classic PRS feel, but with a modern edge thanks to the TCI pickups and the longer scale. This is perfect for players who want a high-end, versatile guitar that excels in rock, blues, and even some jazz – a real workhorse for the discerning musician.
Product Description
- PRS Modern Eagle V BW
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Glued-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Birds
- Fretboard radius: 254 mm (10")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.6875")
- Scale: 635 mm (25")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 PRS TCI humbuckers (bridge
- neck)
- and 1 PRS NS-01 single coil (middle)
- Controls: 1 volume control
- 1 Tone control with push/pull function
- 5-Way switch
- 2 Mini switches for coil split
- PRS Gen III patented tremolo
- Machine heads: PRS Phase III locking
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: PRS Signature Strings 010-046 RL (art. #478383#)
- Colour: Black Gold Burst
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain, a hallmark of PRS's tonal character.
- • TCI humbuckers deliver high-output, articulate tones suitable for modern rock and fusion.
- • The 10” radius rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability and facilitates bending.
- • Gen III tremolo system is stable and reliable, allowing for expressive vibrato.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a substantial weight, potentially tiring for extended playing.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to guitars with more complex control schemes.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness and cracking.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 PRS TCI Humbuckers, 1 PRS NS-01 Single Coil
Scale Length
635 mm (25")
Frets
22
Bridge
PRS Gen III Patented Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the humbuckers adds a surprisingly sweet, single-coil chime, opening up clean tones and adding a touch of vintage character.
The neck profile is a PRS 'Modern' shape - a comfortable medium-thin profile with a subtle vintage feel, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes.
The Gen III offers significantly improved stability and tuning retention compared to earlier models, making it more reliable for aggressive vibrato use.
