Hi Debbie! Don’t know if you’ll get this, since your question about the Reverie Harp was posted 2 years ago. I love the Reverie Harp & would love someday to have one. The difference, as I understand it, is that the more expensive version is made of solid Mahogany and the less expensive version is an inexpensive wood that’s stained. I went to a harp show where Musicmakers was there with items for sale. They had both versions, and they sounded the same. They look pretty similar too, but I prefer the Mahogany just because it’s a nicer wood. Hope that helps! I wonder if you’ve gotten one. 😉