Black Yamaha clarinet with silver keys
Description
I was at the Long's Park gazebo yesterday around 3pm, just taking a short practice break, when I realized my black Yamaha clarinet was missing. It’s a Bb clarinet in decent used condition, sporting a small dent near the bell and a subtle scratch along the back of the bell. The case is a hard red-lined one with some wear, and inside there’s a mouthpiece cap engraved with the initials A.J. This instrument has sentimental value to me—it helped me prepare for auditions, and I’d be really grateful to have it back. If anyone found it near the West Chestnut Street entrance to Long’s Park, please get in touch.
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