Karen Gavis
At 87 Years Old, Al Schahn Began Restoring Violins. At 88, He Became a Violin Maker.
As a boy, Al Schahn knew that the handmade violins his “papa” created made a distinct sound. Now 88 years old, Schahn began patiently restoring musical instruments last year and has since refurbished more than 20 violins, he says, including 13 that his father made.