Lost
Sunburst Fender Stratocaster guitar
San Diego
Lost
listing
Posted
30 days
ago
Description
I lost my sunburst Fender Stratocaster yesterday around 3pm outside the Petco Park entrance in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego. It's a 6-string electric guitar with a sunburst finish, maple neck, and a white pickguard. There are a couple of distinguishing marks: a small dent near the lower bout, a faded San Diego skyline sticker on the back, and a blue strap with white stars. It was inside a blue padded gig bag with the zipper snagged a bit. This guitar means a lot to me—it's a gift from my late father and has sentimental value; I really need it back.
Approximate last-seen location
San Diego
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