Gold-tone alto sax in black hard case
Description
I found a gold-tone alto saxophone this afternoon around 3:15pm near the steps of the Buffalo Central Library on Lafayette Square. It’s in a black hard case with a blue neck strap, and there’s a small engraving 'K.R.' on the bell plus a dent along the rim from a bump or two. The lacquer is a little worn, and the keys feel responsive when I test them, with a couple of reeds tucked inside the mouthpiece cap. Inside the case I spotted a yellow cleaning cloth and a folded concert program sleeve, which makes me think it belongs to a local player or student. If this sounds like yours, send me a message here with identifying details so we can verify and meet in a safe downtown spot.
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