About Instruments Lost & Found
A free, community-driven platform reuniting musicians with their missing instruments.
What We Do
Instruments Lost & Found is a dedicated online registry for musical instruments that have been lost, stolen, or found. Musicians can submit a listing in minutes — providing details like the instrument type, make, model, serial number, and location — and our searchable database makes it easy for anyone to look up whether a missing instrument has been reported. When someone finds an instrument, they can list it here too, creating a direct connection between finders and owners. We also send email alerts so that registered users are notified the moment a new listing matches their saved search criteria.
Who It's For
This platform is built for every musician — from the touring professional whose guitar was stolen from a van, to the school student who left their trumpet on a bus, to the kind stranger who found a violin on the subway and wants to return it to its owner. It is also invaluable for music shops, pawn shops, instrument dealers, and repair technicians who want to verify whether an instrument they are handling has been reported missing. Whether you play in a world-famous orchestra or a garage band, your instruments matter — and we are here to help protect them.
Who Builds It
Instruments Lost & Found was created by Eddie L., a musician who recognised that there was no dedicated, accessible service for the music community to report and search for missing instruments. The platform is maintained by a small, passionate team of musicians and developers who believe that keeping music alive sometimes means helping instruments find their way home. The service is entirely free to use — no listing fees, no subscription, no paywalls. We sustain the platform through advertising and the generous support of donations from our community.
Community-Driven
Built by musicians, for musicians
Always Free
No fees, ever — supported by donations
With Love
Passionate about keeping music alive