Lost
Red violin with bow; sentimental family instrument
Louisville
Lost
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
Hey Louisville folks, I’ve lost my red violin with the bow after practice yesterday around 3pm outside the Starbucks on Baxter Avenue in the Highlands. It’s a 3/4 size violin with a glossy cherry finish, a small nick on the lower bout, and a light crack along the back edge. The bow has a worn red leather grip and a couple of rosined marks on the stick; there’s a tiny sticker inside the f-hole with the initials 'A.P.' This violin belonged to my grandmother and it means a lot to me—really hoping to get it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Louisville
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