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Musical instruments are meant for making beautiful melodies, right? Well, not when crafty people decide against it. Through their eyes, instruments are becoming a variety of things. From the trombone as a toilet paper holder to the bass turned into a racing car, they end up appearing in many unfortunate situations.
The Facebook group “Musical Instruments in Predicaments” is the spot where the guitars and pianos of your fears reside. It’s full of sound-making devices in scenarios where we’re not completely sure how they even got there in the first place. So, dear Pandas, we’d like to share this musical confusion with you as we invite you to scroll through the list of instruments that will make you do a double-take.
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#1
I Love The Sound Of Water Running
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#2
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
My cat would be in the body part and my poor dog would be squeezed into the neck!!! Despite them having multiple cozy pet beds!
#3
That's A Really Really Good Upcycle
Vidas Zlioba 2 years ago
I'm not convinced that the dimensions/attributes of this birdhouse are "ok." The space for the nest is too narrow, the hole is too large (think predators), and unless there is some accommodation (think ridges or such) on the inside underneath the hole, then the birds (especially the young) may be unable to exit the birdhouse.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
As a musician, some of these are upsetting. You're SO careful to treat your instrument well, and then you see this, and it looks it's been murdered, like something a medieval warlord would do.
M O'Connell 2 years ago
If it's already ruined, you might as well find a new purpose for it. Though a YouTuber I watch, David Hilowitz Music, successfully rescued an electric guitar that had been outside for 5 years.
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Kaa 2 years ago
No, it's not. Unpractical for nesting birds, and the guitar wood isn't made for being exposed to the weather.
Brandy Gray 2 years ago
Looks like they could fall right out the bottom too
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There are more than 1500 instruments around the world, but have you ever wondered where they go when they no longer work? Some of them end up repurposed (just like in this list), but many end up in landfills. The biggest problem lies with the short-term use of learning instruments and unrecycled accessories (strings, pegs, tailpieces, etc.)
Beginner violins, cellos, guitars—you name it—are not built to last, and they simply end up in our trash with low chances of being repaired. If they were better in quality, many manufacturers would lose a significant amount of profit. Additionally, vast quantities of non-renewable and toxic materials, like varnish, make recycling impossible.
#4
New Room
Upstaged75 2 years ago
This pillow is there on purpose and not just for the cat. It's to damper the sound. My dad's a drummer and he always has a pillow in his.
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Rosalba Cureton 2 years ago
Each image captures a unique moment, showcasing the quirky mishaps and comical scenarios that musicians and their instruments can find themselves in.Overall, this collection is a delightful celebration of the whimsical and sometimes unpredictable nature of the relationship between musicians and their beloved instruments. It's a fantastic reminder to take a step back, appreciate the lighter side of music, and enjoy a good laugh along the way.
Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
Just be very careful that you don’t kick the drum, cats have excellent hearing
#5
#6
Estonia State Opera Parking Lot
Take guitars, for example. Around 2.6 million of them are produced annually in the US alone, making up a billion-dollar industry. Accessories attached to them, like strings, aren’t recyclable, thanks to their mixed-metal construction. D’Addario (a string-making company) estimates that up to 1.5 million pounds of them end up buried in a landfill every year.
#7
Who Tooted?
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
Hmmm....was that Uncle Ted in there or did someone blow the horn?
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
So long as its not still used for its original purpose!
#8
Make It Happen
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
I can imagine someone innocently walking...and they all start BLASTING "She
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
Oops .. I guess this turned into "insert rest of song here"
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The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 2 years ago
I wanna hear Around The World from The Peppers on this. I REALLY, REALLY WANT TO.
#9
A Brute Guitars Plexigon Bass With Embedded Flowers
I heart Boo-BI-es 2 years ago
Seriously wtaf BP!?! This is the second post in this thread that I have not been able to see because of a stupid Lexus ad taking up the majority of the post. Not cool especially since this is only #14 for me in this thread! 🤬
La Petite Morte 2 years ago (edited)
I want to play this so badly, but I'm not seeing a place for the cord & I have a feeling it looks pretty but would sound awful.
To solve this, they have teamed up with TerraCycle, a company that deals with hard-to-recycle objects (e.g., coffee capsules, pens, plastic gloves). It’s now possible to salvage strings by mailing them to D’Addario. Afterward, you receive points that can be exchanged for new strings or other guitar accessories, like picks. There’s also an option to donate the reward points to the D’Addario Foundation, which supports music programs in deprived communities.
#10
Friend: “Is That Really How You Fix A Flat?” Me: “It Is - Accordion To The Owner’s Manual”
J J 2 years ago
It would sound like heavy metal + polka cause of my anger
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Nancy Lynch 2 years ago (edited)
"Use an Accordion, Go to Jail. It's the Law" bumper sticker in San Francisco.
The Mediterranean Fruit 2 years ago
Aww, accordions are awesome! I have a 120 bass accordion and it weighs 25 lbs. It is a lot of fun to play and you can't help but smile while listening to it.
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Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
This is a good way to get the neighbors to petition you out of the neighborhood
Angela Van Kell 2 years ago
It looks like they just leaned an accordion against the actual air pump just for the picture but I'm obviously just guessing that's what they did but if it was real then it would definitely be a good conversation piece lol.
#11
Best Idea Ever
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
I wonder if the strings are tuned so a chord is played every time the door opens? Otherwise it's just terrible noise!
El Cucuy 2 years ago
If they had one of these at a church they could tune it so it played a G Sus
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aubergine10003 2 years ago
true, but it probably still serves its purpose
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He Finished The Race On A String & A Prayer
Gecko__trekker 2 years ago
It's worse when you're actually a bassist and realize every little detail of what they did
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GoldfishCrackers 2 years ago
When I was in high school the orchestra had an unrepairable cello. Our awesome teacher let us use it an a piñata at the orchestra Christmas party one year. Being a cellist herself the teacher said she couldn’t watch, haha. We lowered it out a second story window on the back of the school near the ball field. My name was actually drawn to be the first hitter, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I let my friend have the first whack, and she said it was for all the times the cellos got the solos instead of the violas. Ah, what good memories.
StretcherBearer 2 years ago
Oof cool but painful to see. I started playing the bass it's still the closest to my heart instrument wise
KatSaidWhat 2 years ago
hahahahaha. Only one way to find out. (Clearly not a musician here)
Load More Replies...To reduce the environmental impact of instruments, it’s important to look after them so they last longer. Cleaning them, keeping them in their cases, and providing suitable storage conditions (temperature is important) are some great ways to get started. This also means that when beginners progress to a “proper” instrument, the old one can be passed on to a younger sibling or someone from school instead of tossed.
#13
Somewhere Outside Of Mönchengladbach, Germany....i Present To You... Bonehenge!
#14
Tapping Into Some Beautiful Music
The Darkest Timeline 2 years ago
What is the definition of a gentleman? Someone that knows how to play the saxophone but doesn’t.
#15
Here Is My “Music” Room. The Pedals On The 1910 Upright Are Hot, Cold And Both. Also A Period Correct Green Hot Water Heater, Bed Pan Guitar And A Flute Towl Bar
ЛеснойКороль(they/he)🇺🇦🇷🇺 2 years ago
1910??? dude PLEASE get that restored, or give it to someone who will actually use it!!! that was a great year for organs
If you decide to part ways with your instrument, you can do so responsibly. Projects like “Play it Again” at Fingal County do their best to clean and mend instruments left in their recycling centers. They are later re-distributed to organizations for autism, addiction, and rehabilitation. You can also try selling the instrument if it is valuable enough and still in working condition. Many charity shops will gladly accept them in good shape as well, so it’s always worth checking out the alternatives before throwing something like that away.
#16
For Playing Moto Perpetuo
#17
Quoth The Raven: "Nevermore Accordions!"
The Mediterranean Fruit 2 years ago (edited)
Accordions are so cool! I used to have a beautiful red one but now I have a sleek silver and pearl colored one. Plus, I'm pretty sure the raven is looking at the piece of pepperoni thats on the first accordion
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#18
It’s A Flamenco Guitar
In cases where the instrument is beyond repair, one option is to remove all the attachments, scrape or sand off the varnish, and recycle all parts separately. Donations to places like “It’s a String Thing” turn them into beautiful jewelry. Guitars, violins, cellos, and many others can be used as artsy wall decorations. Besides, more substantial ones can be turned into furniture. Just like this piano that has been transformed into a table or this drum that was given a second life as a lamp.
#19
This Is A Cello-Skel-Eton
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 2 years ago
Ha, I was just going to say that!
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#20
The Tuba Was... Cold???
#21
What? Why?
kelsischloe1986 1 year ago
If it's broken or the person just didn't want to fix it and chose to upcycle it. I don't understand the issue.
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Minimizing waste in the music industry was taken to a whole new level by the youth in Paraguay. They created an orchestra of instruments made out of trash found in the biggest landfill in Asunción. That's where people make a living by sorting through garbage to find things worth reusing. The younger ones can’t afford any instruments due to these poor conditions. In fact, a violin is more expensive than a house in Asunción. So when the music program was founded in 2012, it was necessary to use items retrieved from the dumpster to make instruments.
#22
Trombone Towel Bar
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
This has to be the same bathroom that has the toilet roll holder!
Captain McSmoot 2 years ago
Just make sure it's not a rusty trombone if you want your towels to stay clean...
#23
I Guess You Could Say They’re A Bit… Flat
Lyrica Melody 2 years ago
It's called "Breathless", and part of the V&A Museum art collection. https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O111998/breathless-sculptural-installation-parker-cornelia/
GoldfishCrackers 2 years ago
What angle am I looking at? In a hole in the ceiling or floor or mirror or …?
#24
When The Cookie Tin At Grandma's House Is Full Of Violin Instead Of Sewing Supplies
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
That's not a violin you've got in that violin case, is it, Gramma?
The violins in the “Recycled Orchestra” are creatively made out of cans, wooden spoons, and bent forks. One of the ensemble’s members uses an oil drum for the cello's body. Tuning pegs (little knobs that help to tune a guitar) are created from waste like cooking utensils and even the heels of a shoe. Drum skin is made from an old X-ray film held in place with generous amounts of tape. One member plays a saxophone welded out of a drainpipe, coins, spoon handles, cans, and bottle caps.
#25
New Cowbell Sounds Grate
#26
This Is Definitely A Better Use For The Futon Than Actually Sitting On It. I Support The Vision
StretcherBearer 2 years ago
Good idea! I always used to use moving blankets draped over a sheet of wood with feet to keep it standing.might try this.
#27
I Am Living In 2060
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
No capo, no problem! Until the neck snaps knowing my luck!
aubergine10003 2 years ago
I feel like the vise (?) would've been in my way (former guitar player)
The orchestra plays classical music, folk tunes, and even pieces by the Beatles. They have toured South America and Europe and participated in a few conferences on sustainability. Music and instruments have enriched these kids' lives in many ways, and all it took was some creativity and craftiness. With that in mind, it’s important to be mindful and explore sustainable and creative solutions for disposing of and reusing music devices, just like in some of these instances on the list!
#28
Spotted On Marketplace
#29
Tuba Players Are Unique
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
That would be really difficult to get up from once your butt is suctioned to it
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Reminds me of a joke involving a drunken man who misses the bathroom but finds another place to, um, relieve himself
Suck it Trebek 2 years ago
I don't think I could do my business in this. It kinda grosses me out.
glowworm2 2 years ago
This reminds me of the classic "golden toilet" joke where someone recounts to a friend that they went to a golden bar where everything is made of gold including the toilets. Upon calling the bar for proof, the friend discovers that this is indeed true, except that the "toilet" in question was someone's tuba.
#30
It’s Always Best To Keep Your Instruments Clean And To Shower With A Friend
Gecko__trekker 2 years ago
What happened qti the bridges? Cause I've never seen bass strings behave like that without a bridge. Are they invisible or something?
RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
I believe the bridges are gone. It's just that for the one on the left, the strings are still taut and so pressing on the fingerboard to give the strings that shape. It's also possible they were stored for so long that the strings were bent into that shape before the bridge broke
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#31
Now That Is A Real Sizzle Cymbal!!!!
Cristian A. 2 years ago
How does it sound while cooking? Probably it makes the tss-tss sound while the sausages sizzle, by itself?
#32
Seen On A Country Drive Today, Whanganui, New Zealand
#33
That's When We Found Out The Load Bar Was Missing
#34
Follow Me For More Kitchen Hacks!
Alex Barnett 2 years ago
I once took some old strings and put them in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Let's just say I, personally, wouldn't use them in food prep.
#35
"I'm Telling You Bro, This Just Fell Out Of Nowhere From The Ceiling"
Dragons Exist 2 years ago
And the logo on the screen is wrong, looks like really good AI
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I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 2 years ago
I don't know why but this scene reminds me of Super Mario!
#36
Pedal To The Metal
Person 2 years ago
using a guitar pedal barefoot? it might be just me, but OWCH
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#37
Spotted At A Yard Sale "Where's The Rest Of The Instrument?" "I Have No Idea"
Phobrek 2 years ago
Some guy stared at these for way too long, wondering how he could make one into a bong.
WindySwede 2 years ago
me to think so, maybe just organ-ising in their garage...?
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#39
Nature Is Healing
#40
Trending Toilet Paper
#41
Im Honored To Have Found An Instrument In A Predicament To Share. Here Is A Half-Finished Bedazzled Clarinet For Spongebob The Musical
#42
Impractical, Yet Unattractive!
#43
New Want Unlocked…
Sand Ers 2 years ago
It’s way too far back to sit on. It looks like it flips open forward. Presumably a seat inside.
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#45
The Next Chapter After The Claraflute Cane Is The Violele In Recovery
#46
"Swing"
Tux Cat Momma 2 years ago
I believe it's a waste can. It appears to have a plastic bag in it.
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Today On My Clarinet Group
#48
#scrapwood
#49
Tried To Collect A Piano. It Was Larger Than I Thought
Andrew Vince 2 years ago
"Right, " said Fred, "Both of us together One each end and steady as we go." Tried to shift it, couldn't even lift it We was getting nowhere And so we had a cuppa tea and
#50
Stradi-Various Cuts Of Meat
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
With the meat prices today, that could end up costing more than a real one.
#51
A Standard Oven Is 19” Rack Compatible. Make Your Tracks Warmer By Putting Your Rack In The Oven
#53
Mixing Desk In A Predicament?
#54
Rock-A-Bye, Baby!!!!!
#55
Claraflute Canes With Little Feet
#56
Spotted In A Night Club In Split, Croatia
#57
Steampunk Artist Saxophone Lamp
#59
Constant State Of Omor 2 years ago
Let there be light, there was light. Let there be sound, there was sound..
#63
Send Help
#64
Fishies In Predicaments
#67
Super Cheesy Guitar
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
Doesn't this affect how the guitar sounds? Or not because it's electric?
#68
Saw This Lovely Woman In A Store Front
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The Original Bruno 2 years ago (edited)
For a lot of musicians, this is sorta like seeing corpses being mutilated. Instruments are delicate and expensive, and they have to be cared for, and mistreatment is disturbing. Some are clever, but many are simply not cute.
ЛеснойКороль(they/he)🇺🇦🇷🇺 2 years ago
as a classical musician i knew this would be horribly painful to read, and god i was right. why did i even click on it lmao
David Paterson 2 years ago
When a musical instrument dies, and they do, this is so much better than smashing them up and putting them in the trash. Every musical instrument that gets sold is going to end up in the trash some time. What they've done here is much less painful than the alternative. I like if it's inventive. Plant pots and lamps are not inventive.
Simplyfrogs 2 years ago
That cat will be traumatised for ever.i think it is really sad when animals get stuck.when i was a kid there was a bird stuck in my fire place when me and my cousin herd tweeting coming from the fire [ thankfully it was off] my mum is scared of birds so she sat on the stares squeaking will the rest of my family and my cousins family trapped in a duvet and let it free. I think my mum is still afraid of birds to this day because of that day she is scared of frogs as well but that's a whole over can of worms!
Carman Davis 2 years ago
I AM HATING THESE ADS THAT KEEP COMING UP WHENEVER I SELECT A CATEGORY!!!
mysterious(all pronouns) 2 years ago
If I could post pictures I'd share my three-string guitar, it's made from a shovel.
David Paterson 2 years ago
And I'd post my tenor viola, it's made from polyester-reinforced polyester.
Load More Replies... The Original Bruno 2 years ago (edited)
For a lot of musicians, this is sorta like seeing corpses being mutilated. Instruments are delicate and expensive, and they have to be cared for, and mistreatment is disturbing. Some are clever, but many are simply not cute.
ЛеснойКороль(they/he)🇺🇦🇷🇺 2 years ago
as a classical musician i knew this would be horribly painful to read, and god i was right. why did i even click on it lmao
David Paterson 2 years ago
When a musical instrument dies, and they do, this is so much better than smashing them up and putting them in the trash. Every musical instrument that gets sold is going to end up in the trash some time. What they've done here is much less painful than the alternative. I like if it's inventive. Plant pots and lamps are not inventive.
Simplyfrogs 2 years ago
That cat will be traumatised for ever.i think it is really sad when animals get stuck.when i was a kid there was a bird stuck in my fire place when me and my cousin herd tweeting coming from the fire [ thankfully it was off] my mum is scared of birds so she sat on the stares squeaking will the rest of my family and my cousins family trapped in a duvet and let it free. I think my mum is still afraid of birds to this day because of that day she is scared of frogs as well but that's a whole over can of worms!
Carman Davis 2 years ago
I AM HATING THESE ADS THAT KEEP COMING UP WHENEVER I SELECT A CATEGORY!!!
mysterious(all pronouns) 2 years ago
If I could post pictures I'd share my three-string guitar, it's made from a shovel.
David Paterson 2 years ago
And I'd post my tenor viola, it's made from polyester-reinforced polyester.
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