Red Meinl cajón drum with blue sticker
Description
I lost my red Meinl cajón drum yesterday around 3pm near the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. It's a compact 11-inch tall cajón with a natural wood front and a red stained body, and there's a small dent on the lower left edge plus a blue dolphin sticker on the back panel. It was tucked in a soft black gig bag with a slightly worn zipper. This instrument has sentimental value—it's a gift from my late grandfather—and I’d really appreciate getting it back. If you found it anywhere along the Riverwalk by Market Street or near the bridge area, please reach out and let me know.
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