Topless rockers opening pipe get punchy with cryptic contrivance (6,3)

I believe the answer is:

puzzle box

'cryptic contrivance' is the definition.
(cryptic machine or device)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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