What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bob maybe putting musical on record (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bob". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAIR (synonym="musical") + CUT (synonym="record – Chambers: ‘to make a sound recording, eg a disc’") = HAIRCUT; definition: "Bob" The answer is HAIRCUT.

Bob maybe putting musical on record (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29175 | 17 Down | 2023-09-14 flower

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