Couple questions from a new player

[kilodrin]

Hey all, new player here. Haven't stepped foot in Norrath since LDoN was the newest expansion, aside from a short stint on EQMac. It's been a blast getting back to it and relearning everything again. After doing some research I ended up going with a bard on the Blue server. People have been super generous - I'm only level 7 and I'm fairly sure I'm set on weapons until my 50's at least (was gifted a Guardians Mace and Symphonic Saber). Everything else is cloth for now, and that's where I have questions. I've been on the Wiki to look for a sort of "gear progression" guide, but have come up empty. I remember ac/hp being the main things to chase so current plan is to save up for a set of banded and ac/hp rings and the instruments from Mistmoore. Does that make sense or should I be saving every coin for something else?

Thanks in advance!