In 1975, physicist and concert piano tuner, Mr Norman set up 1066 Pianos, dismayed at the high cost and poor construction of supposedly master-built pianos. Where other makers were set in their ways—with deep-seated and oft arbitrary traditions—Mr Norman led with innovation, applying his methodical mind and scientific rigour to the traditional art of piano making. It was a bold move. But he quickly proved the sceptics wrong, engineering some of the finest-sounding and most articulately built instruments around.
From Physics to Pianos – 1066 Pianos
Since then 1066 has gone from strength to strength, and today, the Norman family devotes more than 10,000 square feet of workshops in Cambridge, England to piano and furniture restoration; quietly serving customers from all over the world.
With a staff of world-class acousticians, craftsman, artists and fitters, each piano restoration takes up to 300 hours of painstaking work using ancient processes combined with cutting edge technology.
From Physics to Pianos – 1066 Pianos
As one of only a handful of piano restorers still in existence in the world – and considered one of the world’s finest – 1066 has been fastidiously handcrafting pianos and restoring heirloom pieces at its Cambridge workshop for more than 40 years, and over three generations.
Although piano restoration is their primary business, 1066 is often asked to make matching music cabinets, stools, pictures and mirror frames – and uses its unrivalled skill to restore other precious family heirlooms.
From Physics to Pianos – 1066 Pianos
From Physics to Pianos – 1066 Pianos
