Silver Yamaha flute with pearl keys near Beale St.
Description
Hey, I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm. It's a wind instrument—silver, 26 inches, a standard student model, with pearl keys and a couple of tiny dents on the bell from a stumble last month. It lives in a black hard case with a red nylon strap; the inside lining is a bit worn and the lid has my initials 'L.O.' engraved on top. I had stepped out of the Orpheum Theatre on Beale Street in downtown Memphis and set the case down for a minute, and when I came back it was gone. It’s sentimental because it was a gift from my late aunt and I was supposed to perform at a community recital next week. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; you can message me through this app and we’ll figure out a pickup. Thank you.
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