Sunburst acoustic guitar found near Mission Inn, Riverside
Description
Found this sunburst acoustic guitar this afternoon around 4:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa on Market Street, downtown Riverside, Inland Empire. It’s a full-size dreadnought with a few nicks on the lower bout and a slightly worn fretboard. There’s a blue whale sticker on the headstock and a black strap with white stars tucked under the strings, plus a small dent near the pickguard. The gig bag is tan with a red interior and a faded 'Open Mic Night' label on the pocket. I know how much an instrument like this matters to a musician—hope to reunite it with its owner. If you recognize it, message me with the sticker or strap details.
Approximate found location
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