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Links for James McKean:
~ About James McKean
~ mckeanviolins.com
~ cangrandepress.com

Instruments by James McKean

My instruments are all fresh, just as the great Italians were when they left the shop. I've never seen a successful antiquing job; and for both me and the new owner it's much more exciting and satisfying to see it acquire the patina of age naturally, which happens soon enough anyway. I make a point of taking care of all my instruments, if the owners want to bring them to me; as stable and reliable as they are, I like to make sure that they are maintained at their fullest potential. Even so, I almost never see them. I only sell my instruments through another shop when I know that there is someone like Sarah who has the training and the commitment to keep them at that level.  > Click here to read more about James McKean

Violin		Viola		Cello
This one was built on the pattern that was used for the Emperor violin ... More >		The maple back and sides of this viola are unusual, in that they are ... More >		... Maple gives a rich sound with a fast response and definition to the sound ... More >