What does the cryptic crossword clue "Instrument old character used to accompany Jolson? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Instrument". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AL (synonym="AL") + THORN (synonym="þ – a letter in Old English representing the unvoiced ‘th’ sound, as in ‘this’") = ALTHORN; definition: "Instrument" The answer is ALTHORN.

Instrument old character used to accompany Jolson? (7)

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