What does the cryptic crossword clue "One replacing a string? Not on this instrument (8)" mean?

The definition is "Not on this instrument". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="RE") + CORDER (synonym="CORDER") = RECORDER; definition: "Not on this instrument" The answer is RECORDER.

One replacing a string? Not on this instrument (8)

Times Cryptic #28779 | 21 Across | 2023-12-06 flower

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