ComparePRS Modern Eagle V vs Special Semi-Hollow
The Modern Eagle V and Special Semi-Hollow differ on 11 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Electronics (4). Where they part ways: Body Construction, Fret Wire, Width of Fret Crown, Height of Fret Crown, Nut and 6 more.
11 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Body
1 differenceBody Construction (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Solidbody
Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Top Wood
Modern Eagle V: Maple
Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
Back Wood
Modern Eagle V: Mahogany
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve
Modern Eagle V: Violin
Special Semi-Hollow: Violin
Neck
3 differencesNumber of Frets
Modern Eagle V: 22
Special Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
Modern Eagle V: 25"
Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood
Modern Eagle V: Mahogany
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Neck Construction
Modern Eagle V: One-Piece
Special Semi-Hollow: One-Piece
Neck Shape
Modern Eagle V: Pattern
Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret
Modern Eagle V: 7/8"
Special Semi-Hollow: 7/8"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
Modern Eagle V: 61/64"
Special Semi-Hollow: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut
Modern Eagle V: 1 11/16"
Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at the Body
Modern Eagle V: 2 1/4"
Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
Fretboard Wood
Modern Eagle V: Rosewood
Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
Modern Eagle V: 10"
Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay
Modern Eagle V: Birds
Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
Fret Wire (differs)
Modern Eagle V: PRS Vintage Fret Wire
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown (differs)
Modern Eagle V: .110"
Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
Height of Fret Crown (differs)
Modern Eagle V: .050"
Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
Truss Rod
Modern Eagle V: PRS Double-Acting
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo
Modern Eagle V: Signature, Inlaid
Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Inlaid
Construction & Finish
No differencesNeck/Body Assembly Type
Modern Eagle V: Set
Special Semi-Hollow: Set
Finish Type
Modern Eagle V: High-Gloss Nitro
Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Hardware
2 differencesBridge
Modern Eagle V: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
Tuners
Modern Eagle V: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
Nut (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Bone
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
Hardware Type
Modern Eagle V: Nickel
Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
Modern Eagle V: "Modern Eagle V"
Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"
Electronics
4 differencesTreble Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: TCI
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
Middle Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: NS-01
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield®
Bass Pickup (differs)
Modern Eagle V: TCI
Special Semi-Hollow: 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
Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches
Strings, Tuning & Case
1 differenceStrings
Modern Eagle V: PRS Signature 10-46
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
Tuning
Modern Eagle V: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Modern Eagle V: Hardshell Case
Special Semi-Hollow: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
Modern Eagle V: Not listed
Special Semi-Hollow: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware
Finishes
No differencesFinishes on prsguitars.com
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
Special Semi-Hollow: 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