Bard Instrument Progression

[Grimmly Fireforge]

This thread is for informational purposes to help new Bards out there. And if anyone has any corrections or can help me fill in the blanks with what items to shoot for as Bards get higher level, feel free and I'll edit.

Vendor:
Percussion: Hand Drum
Strings: Mandolin, Lute
Woodwind: Wooden Flute
Brass: Horn

Entry level:
Percussion: Mistmoore Battle Drums
Strings: Lute of the Gypsy Princess
Woodwind: Minotaur Horn, Scorpion Pincer
Brass: ???

Intermediate:
Percussion: Sharkskin Drum, Nostrolo Tambourine
Strings: ???
Woodwind: Brahhms Horn, Unicorn Horn
Brass: ???

High end:
Percussion: Selo`s Drums of the March
Strings: Kelin's Seven String Lute, Lyran's Mystical Lute
Woodwind: Lyssa`s Darkwood Piccolo, Ervaj's Flute of Flight
Brass: McVaxius' Horn of War, Denon's Horn of Disaster

Epic:
All Instrument Types: Singing Short Sword