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