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Recycled and repurposed: the best uses for old musical instruments
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.
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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
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2. Flute key earrings
Another enterprising Etsy-user has spotted that flute keys make bold earrings. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy
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3. Violin clock
Is it a violin? Is it a clock? It's both! Photo: Wolffentigers on Etsy
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4. Guitar string earrings
Some bright Etsy spark has spotted the potential in old guitar strings. Photo: Stringcycle on Etsy
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5. Clarinet lamp
This is a super-stylish way to recycle an old clarinet. Photo: UpBeatAccents on Etsy
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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
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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
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8. Piano bed – set up
Here it is, complete with pillows and sheet. Photo: Brooklyn Museum
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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
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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
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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
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12. Cornet fountain
This water feature-meets-brass-instrument is nothing if not eye-catching. Photo: WyldatHeartCustoms on Etsy
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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
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14. Guitar string ring
Who knew an upcycled guitar string could be put to such elegant use? Photo: dremeWORKS on Etsy
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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
