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ComparePRS Modern Eagle V vs McCarty

The Modern Eagle V and McCarty differ on 10 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Electronics (4). Where they part ways: Fretboard Wood, Bridge, Tuners, Truss Rod Cover, Treble Pickup and 5 more.

10 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Modern Eagle VCore

Modern Eagle V

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McCartyCore

McCarty

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Body

No differences
Body Construction
Modern Eagle V: Solidbody
McCarty: Solidbody
Top Wood
Modern Eagle V: Maple
McCarty: Maple
Back Wood
Modern Eagle V: Mahogany
McCarty: Mahogany
Top Carve
Modern Eagle V: Violin
McCarty: Violin

Neck

1 difference
Number of Frets
Modern Eagle V: 22
McCarty: 22
Scale Length
Modern Eagle V: 25"
McCarty: 25"
Neck Wood
Modern Eagle V: Mahogany
McCarty: Mahogany
Neck Construction
Modern Eagle V: One-Piece
McCarty: One-Piece
Neck Shape
Modern Eagle V: Pattern
McCarty: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
Modern Eagle V: 7/8"
McCarty: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
Modern Eagle V: 61/64"
McCarty: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
Modern Eagle V: 1 11/16"
McCarty: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
Modern Eagle V: 2 1/4"
McCarty: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Rosewood
McCarty: Rosewood w/ Faux Bone Binding
Fretboard Radius
Modern Eagle V: 10"
McCarty: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
Modern Eagle V: Birds
McCarty: Birds
Fret Wire
Modern Eagle V: PRS Vintage Fret Wire
McCarty: PRS Vintage Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown
Modern Eagle V: .110"
McCarty: .110"
Height of Fret Crown
Modern Eagle V: .050"
McCarty: .050"
Truss Rod
Modern Eagle V: PRS Double-Acting
McCarty: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
Modern Eagle V: Signature, Inlaid
McCarty: Signature, Inlaid

Construction & Finish

No differences
Neck/Body Assembly Type
Modern Eagle V: Set
McCarty: Set
Finish Type
Modern Eagle V: High-Gloss Nitro
McCarty: High-Gloss Nitro

Hardware

3 differences
Bridge (differs)
Modern Eagle V: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
McCarty: PRS Stoptail w/ Brass Inserts
Tuners (differs)
Modern Eagle V: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
McCarty: PRS Phase III Non-Locking Tuners w/ Wing Buttons
Nut
Modern Eagle V: Bone
McCarty: Bone
Hardware Type
Modern Eagle V: Nickel
McCarty: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
Modern Eagle V: "Modern Eagle V"
McCarty: "McCarty"

Electronics

4 differences
Treble Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: TCI
McCarty: McCarty III
Middle Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: NS-01
McCarty: Not listed
Bass Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: TCI
McCarty: McCarty III
Controls (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle EQ Switches
McCarty: Volume and Push/Pull Tone Control w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch

Strings, Tuning & Case

1 difference
Strings
Modern Eagle V: PRS Signature 10-46
McCarty: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Modern Eagle V: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
McCarty: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Modern Eagle V: Hardshell Case
McCarty: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Not listed
McCarty: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware

Finishes

1 difference
Finishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Black Gold, Gray Black
McCarty: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Faded Blue Jean, Gold Top, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Black Gold, Gray Black