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The phrase "a thousand instruments" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to convey a large variety or multitude of tools, devices, or means, often in a metaphorical or poetic context.
Example: "The orchestra was filled with a thousand instruments, each contributing to the symphony's rich tapestry of sound."
Alternatives: "countless instruments" or "a myriad of instruments".
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Well, not literally -- but I was gazing at a fat Zenith with wooden legs when he mimed "I Wanna Be Your Lover" on American Bandstand in 1980, then peculiarly told Dick Clark he played "a thousand" instruments.
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