Lost
Sunburst Yamaha violin with bow, purple ribbon
Glens Falls
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I was finishing a practice session yesterday around 3pm and must have left my sunburst Yamaha violin on a bench by the Crandall Park entrance on Maple Street in Glens Falls. It's a 4/4 student model with a sunburst finish, a small dent on the back, and a slightly worn chin rest. The bow has a purple satin wrap near the frog, which makes it easy to spot. It means a lot to me—it's my first proper instrument since I started lessons, and it carries sentimental value from my grandmother who encouraged me to play. I’d really appreciate it being returned.
Approximate last-seen location
Glens Falls
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