diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
index 89f3405f36..1bb9af6512 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 					if is_player then
 						if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() then
 							-- “Ding” sound for hitting another player
-							minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter}, true)
+							minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter:get_player_name()}, true)
 						end
 					end