Purple ukulele with gig bag
Description
I lost my purple ukulele yesterday around 3pm near the Sample Gates on 4th Street by the IU campus. It's a small soprano size with a glossy purple finish, a white star sticker on the headstock, and a few scratches along the edge. It lives in a black gig bag with a bright green strap, and there’s a folded chord chart tucked in the front pocket. This was a gift from my sister and it means a lot to me; I practiced every day, and I really need it back. If anyone found it, please get in touch—I'll be forever grateful and can meet you downtown or at the campus bookstore to pick it up.
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