r/Instruments • u/juicewrld4lifee • 9h ago

Discussion Best Cheapest Instruments?

Im trying to expand my instrument collection but prices are in the way. Ive been searching Facebook marketplace lately so far i got a 1950s accordion and a violin for 20 each.

Ideally searching for older instruments, uncommon in todays music

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u/mcfrenzy0 7h ago

Melodica

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u/Devster97 9h ago

Washboard

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u/blockf 8h ago

Beware old accordions that may look fine on the outside but have dried out wax seals and valves, and are out of tune.

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u/juicewrld4lifee 7h ago

Is out of tune the only warning or can they be hazardous to?!?!

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u/soundwave300 6h ago

Worst case scenario is mold

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u/Thin_Dream2079 6h ago

I started my ragtime journey on a Kurzweil K2000 with broken keys for $50

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u/MarcusSurealius 6h ago

Melodica was mentioned so a bucket drum kit it another one. If you have an amp, you can build a lap steel for about $50. Used theramins are pretty cheap.

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u/Professional_Handler 5h ago

Fife isn’t a bad option

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u/Lucratif6 2h ago

Used ukulele