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    Recycled and repurposed: the best uses for old musical instruments

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    We've scoured the internet for the very best in upcycled musical instruments – old instruments that have been made into everyday objects. Here are some of our favourites.

    1. Piano hammers clock

      1. Piano hammer clock

      Look closely at the number markers on this clock and you’ll see they’re actually piano hammers. Photo: JonathanWilliam on Etsy

    2. Flute key earrings

      2. Flute key earrings

      Another enterprising Etsy-user has spotted that flute keys make bold earrings. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy

    3. Violin clock

      3. Violin clock

      Is it a violin? Is it a clock? It's both! Photo: Wolffentigers on Etsy

    4. Guitar strings earrings

      4. Guitar string earrings

      Some bright Etsy spark has spotted the potential in old guitar strings. Photo: Stringcycle on Etsy

    5. Clarinet lamp

      5. Clarinet lamp

      This is a super-stylish way to recycle an old clarinet. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy

    6. Clarinet key necklace

      6. Clarinet key necklace

      Jewellery made from woodwind keys is very much a thing on Etsy – this one comes from a clarinet. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy

    7. Piano bed

      7. Piano bed

      Proof that upcycling is nothing new, this piano that’s been upcycled into a bed is actually from 1885. Go to the next photo to see the bed once it’s been set-up. Photo: Brooklyn Museum

    8. Piano bed

      8. Piano bed – set up

      Here it is, complete with pillows and sheet. Photo: Brooklyn Museum

    9. Piano string ring

      9. Piano string ring

      This is a double-music-win: not only is this ring in the shape of a treble clef, it’s also made from an old piano string. Photo: dremeWORKS on Etsy

    10. flute key tie-pin

      10. Flute tie-clip

      Most of the upcycled instrument jewellery on Etsy is aimed at women – but the men get a look-in with this tie-pin. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy

    11. Cello tuning peg necklace

      11. Cello tuning peg necklace

      Got a spare tuning peg for your cello lying around? You could always make it into a statement pendant. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy

    12. Cornet fountain

      12. Cornet fountain

      This water feature-meets-brass-instrument is nothing if not eye-catching. Photo: WyldatHeartCustoms on Etsy

    13. Saxophone key necklace

      13. Saxophone key necklace

      The perfect gift for the saxophonist in your life – a necklace made from a saxophone key (shown here draped artfully over said instrument). Photo: UpBeatAccents

    14. Guitar string ring

      14. Guitar string ring

      Who knew an upcycled guitar string could be put to such elegant use? Photo: dremeWORKS on Etsy

    15. Records cake stand

      15. Records cake stand

      So this isn’t technically an instrument, but who can resist some upcycled vinyl? Especially not when it’s covered in cake… Photo: BreakTheRecord on Etsy

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