The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising
a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and
sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge
supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first
opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow
body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or
openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the
bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator
such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the
diaphragm resonator.