The Modern Eagle V is an innovative instrument that offers highly musical tones for both recording and playing live. Utilising a hum/single/hum (five-coil) pickup layout and unique electronics configuration, the Modern Eagle V gives players a vast array of tones in one guitar. The 5-way blade switch selects the pickups in intuitive groupings: treble, treble and middle, middle, middle and bass, and bass. There is a single volume and a push/pull tone control that activates both humbuckers when engaged; this allows players to access all three pickups simultaneously. Finally, the mini toggles allow players to individually separate the humbucker coils, turning the outside pickups into true single coils. This electronics design puts a whole set of classic and new tones at your fingertips.

With a stunning Figured Maple 10 Top, the Modern Eagle V looks every bit as good as it sounds. With a Mahogany back it offers incredible resonance and is perfectly weighted and balanced while the sleek design offers great access right up the neck. The 22 fret Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard feature a Pattern profile, offering a warm tone and loads of sustain it feels great underhand. Proudly bearing the classic bird inlays, this is every bit the premium guitar.

"Modern Eagle models have always been built to stand up to history while celebrating tonewoods and the discovery of new tones. The Modern Eagle V is a sophisticated instrument not only in its craftsmanship but in its electronic and mechanical design," said Paul Reed Smith. "We've refined the pickup tones and are pleased to now add it to the Core lineup."