Red Ludwig snare drum with stickers
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my red Ludwig snare drum was missing. I was outside the North Market on Market Street in Columbus, briefly chatting with a vendor while loading gear from my car. The drum is a 14-inch Ludwig snare with chrome hardware and a slightly worn red lacquer finish; there's a dent on the rim and some scratches along the shell. It has 3 stickers: a Nirvana sticker, a small star, and a blue 'PK' initials sticker from my college band. There’s also blue painter’s tape with 'PK' on the shell. It has sentimental value—gifted by my longtime mentor—and I’m really hoping to get it back for our next gig.
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