Found Yamaha silver flute near Bayside Marketplace
Description
I found a Yamaha silver flute this afternoon around 2:30 pm along the waterfront walkway behind Bayside Marketplace, in downtown Miami (Miami / Dade). It’s in a black hard case that has a palm-tree sticker and another with the initials 'A.R.' on the lid. The instrument itself looks clean and seems in good playing condition; the body has a small dent on the head joint and a couple of tiny scratches near the foot. I didn’t want to push my luck trying to play it, but the pads and keys look intact, and the brand stamp is clearly visible. If this is yours or you recognize the markings, please reach out and I’ll help you get it back.
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