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:

An Introduction to Basic Cello Construction
An Introduction to Basic Violin or Viola Construction
Care and Repair of Cellos: The Complete Edition
COMMONSENSE INSTRUMENT CARE
How to Clean a Cello
How to Clean a Violin or Viola
How to Eliminate the Howl Caused by Wolf Tones
How to Install and Care for Cello Strings
How to Install and Care for Violin and Viola Strings
How to Keep a New Violin Sounding Great
Improving a Stringed Instrument’s Sound Production & Tone: Complete Edition
The Role of the Soundpost
Understanding Common Damage to Your Cello
Understanding Common Damage to Your Violin or Viola
Understanding the Role of the Bridge
What to Do When Things Just Don't Sound Right
When to Call the Repair Shop
When to Call the Repair Shop
Will Repairs Ruin Your Instrument's Sound?