Bard Instrument/Weapon Swap Macro??
 

i can't figure out how to make a macro that unequips your weapon and equips an instrument and vice versa. Does anyone have any idea how to do this?

Not possible afaik

Not possible with the provided interface.

completely new to alternate ui, is there one usable in p99 that can accomplish what the OP's asking?

EQ ui doesn't allow for a macro that will operate in the manner requested.

I find that the duxaui is useful for swapping. Next to your hotkey bank it has your weapon and inventory slots - not classic but makes a bards life easier. Alternately you can place inventory and your weapon slots on your actual hotkey bank.