Michael, I appreciate the offer, but I'm in Maryland and the harp is currently in West Virginia. Banjer, the top and front of the harp are solid, but the part that leans against the harper's shoulder is hollow and acts like the body of a guitar (soundboard, resonating chamber). My sister is picking her new harp up today, so I'll call her tomorrow and try to get details on exactly what is going on with the old one. Keep tuned. ;-)