Sunburst full-size acoustic guitar found near Derby Cathedral
Description
I found a full-size sunburst acoustic guitar this afternoon around 3:15pm, tucked behind a bench near the Market Place steps by Derby Cathedral. It’s in decent condition with a few light scratches on the top and a small dent by the strap button; the neck feels solid and the strings still have some life in them. Inside the soundhole there’s a faded label that reads 'Davidson Music School - Class of 2012', and the headstock bears a faint Yamaha logo. A bright red strap is still attached, which makes it easy to spot. It clearly looks well-loved, and I’d love to see it back with its owner.
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