Gold trumpet with dent near Cannery Row
Description
I lost my gold-colored Yamaha trumpet yesterday around 3pm near the Monterey Bay Aquarium entrance on Cannery Row. It's a Yamaha YTR-2330 in decent shape overall, but there’s a small dent on the bell and a light scratch along the third-valve slide. It comes in a black padded case, with a blue guitar strap tucked inside and a tiny note with the initials 'M.J.' stuck to the case. The instrument has sentimental value - it’s been in my family for years and was a gift from my grandfather. I really need it back; if anyone found it, please get in touch. I can meet near Old Fisherman’s Wharf or the Cannery Row area to pick it up.
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