James N. McKean

James N. McKean is a violin maker and restorer in New York City, as well as a corresponding editor to Strings magazine. After graduating from the Violin Making School of America in 1977, he spent several years in the atelier of Vahakn Nigogosian, learning the fine points of restoration and setup, before opening his own shop in 1982. He is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers and has won awards for violin making in several international competitions.

By this author:

COMMONSENSE INSTRUMENT CARE
How to Clean a Cello - Care & Repair of Cellos
How to Clean a Violin or Viola - Care & Repair of Violins or Violas
How to Install and Care for Cello Strings - Care & Repair of Cellos
How to Install and Care for Violin and Viola Strings - Care & Repair of Violins or Violas
When to Call the Repair Shop - Care & Repair of Cellos
When to Call the Repair Shop - Care & Repair of Violins or Violas