Lost
Silver Yamaha snare drum with black hardware
Orange County
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my Yamaha Stage Custom snare drum, a 14x5.5 inch silver brushed steel shell with black hardware and a small dent on the rim. I had left it outside the Barnes & Noble at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa yesterday around 3pm, near the bench by the food court. It came with blue Vic Firth 5A sticks and a black carrying pouch; there's a tiny star sticker on the inside of the shell and a No. 17 sticker near the bottom edge. This drum means a lot to me—it was the first drum I ever bought and a gift from my late uncle; I’d really appreciate it being returned.
Approximate last-seen location
Orange County
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