Mays was on the verge of some high end offerings. I think they were being built by Peace. Some of the last drums produced were quite nice, and had they not ran into trouble, by now, we would have some real rogers from them. That didnt happen. The snare in question might be an ok snare. It might even be worth what they are asking. I would tend to say at least 30% less though. While "rare" it might never be collectable.

Thanks again Ploughman!!! I did buy the snare (at a decent price) and it is a brass shell 14x6.5 and the rims are gold and the lugs are very odd shaped tube style lugs. Very different looking, but that famous Rogers Script is what really sold it!! (on top of the great sound it produces!!) Very well built and the throw off is a great design too!! I really like this drum. It's among my favorites now. Since these aren't "collectible" yet, does anyone have one they want to sell??? I'll buy these all day long ..... I'm that impressed. :)

Now that you have it home, can we see pictures? Sounds like an interesting drum!!

Check Craigslist SF........... theres a mays beavertail set up there for 5 bills. I hear tell they were ok.

Ask and ye shall recieve ....... PICS!!!! (excuse the dust and cleaning residue my camera LOVES to show)