Impactful/Useful Bard Gear in 40’s

[Saisu]

Looking for some advice!
My main is a 44 Bard, and I’ve been splitting my playtime between dungeon grouping, and outdoor charming (Hill Giants lately). Not focused on swarming.

Current gear is pretty standard for a newer player: self-quested Lambent armor, 5/55 rings, and odds and ends that give me magic resist (Runed Bone Fork, Bloodstained Mantle, etc). Have my MM drums and lute.

I know bards can level naked, and instruments will likely be my biggest source of power increase. So I’m looking for people’s experience with their most useful purchases on their bards.

I have around 12K pp saved up. What items will be most useful? Would saving for Selo’s Drums serve me best? Maybe picking up a few pieces of Singing Steel? Walrus Drum and put the rest towards that pipe dream Epic?

So bards, what was your most impactful item upgrades, clickies, or tools that you’ve been very satisfied with?