Instrument needing tuning, though not originally (4)
I believe the answer is:
harp
'instrument' is the definition.
(harp is a kind of instrument)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for harp that I've seen before include "Heavenly instrument?" , "Traditional Gaelic musical instrument" , "Lyre" , "Chordophone" , "Stick to one theme" .)