Yamaha 3/4 violin with heart sticker
Description
I lost my Yamaha 3/4 violin last Friday around 3:30pm. It was in a black hard case with a red velvet interior, and there's a bright red heart sticker on the outside zipper pull. The violin itself is a sunburst finish with a couple of light scratches along the back and a slightly worn ebony chin rest. I had been walking along Guadalupe Street by the UT Student Union after a quick rehearsal, and I must have set it down somewhere between the shops and the corner of 21st Street. This violin is really meaningful to me—it's been my practice instrument since freshman year and holds a lot of memories. If someone found it, I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back; I can meet near the UT campus for verification or arrange a safe drop-off.
Approximate last-seen location
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