Question regarding bard instruments

[Savok]

I don't think Melody hit until GoD expansion.

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December 15, 2004
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- /melody ability implemented for bards - To use /melody, type /melody
. The numbers are the same numbers you would use for the /cast command.
The melody will repeat the songs in the specified order until a note is
missed due to an interruption.

You can use the UI in my link (selfless plug) if you want a UI that is easy to switch instruments with.

As one bard to another instruments will always give you a better return on your songs than weapons - to the point that in a group you would be more effective doing that than straight fighting (unless your super twinked). The only exception to this are haste and mana songs that are not moddified by instruments.