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Now either my brain has gone an independant holiday without permission or more likely, i've made a mistake.

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6dn stinged instruments (6,6)
d-u---,b-s-e-
17ac writing stick (4,6)
--a- pencil

I will kick myself when someone replies but thanks in advance if you do.

6, Double bassoon?

double basses
lead ?

17, Lead pencil.

Rusty it is in deed double something but not bassoon, because that leads me to a lead pencil for my other clue :)

Thank you all, I will now hang my head in shame but equally thank you all for answering. Have a great extended weekend people & enjoy !

Trevor has it. Basses. I've just noticed it was plural, sorry!