Black Yamaha snare drum with red star sticker
Description
I lost my black Yamaha Stage Custom snare drum, 14x5.5 inches, yesterday around 3pm outside the Little Shop of Stories on Church Street in Decatur. The shell is matte black with a few light scratches and a noticeable dent near the top rim, plus a bright red star sticker on the badge that makes it easy to spot. This drum has been my go-to for every band rehearsal since college, and it carries a lot of sentimental value because it’s the main snare I rely on for gigs. I also have small blue painter’s tape marks along the shell from where I marked tuning adjustments, and the snare wires show a tiny rust spot near the edge. If you found it or know where it is, please reach out — it would mean the world to me.
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