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Darrell G Fandrich

from Stanwood, WA
Age ~83
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Also known as:
Darrell G Darrell, Darrel Fandrich
Related to:
Lisa M Fandrich, 32Patricia D Ford, 82Michael ChambersHeather J Fandrich, 77Bruce A Chambers, 75Steffen A Chambers, 41Stephen C Fandrich, 50Aneke N Mikko, 45Apollonia K Chambers, 36
Connected to:
Gail A Fandrich, 86Joe W Fandrich, 83Keith R Fandrick, 46Ruth E Fandrich, 87Danielle Fanduiz, 48Vladimir L Fandunyan, 49Anthea P Fane, 55Arthur Fane, 118Brandon J Fane, 43Darren Fane, 59

Darrell Fandrich Phones & Addresses

  • Stanwood, WA
  • 210 3Rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Snohomish, WA

Work

Company: Fandrich & sons pianos Dec 1992 Position: Owner

Education

Degree: Mechanical Engineering, minor in music School / High School: Union College 1958 to 1962

Skills

Piano • Music • Piano Tuning • Music Industry • Music Theory • Music Education • Music Production • Classical • Orchestral Music • Piano Voicing • Piano Scale Design • Piano Rebuilding and Refinishing • Piano Touchweight Correction • Musicians • New Piano Sales • Rebuilds • Maintenance and Repair • Pianist • Studio Recording

Industries

Music

Resumes

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Owner

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Location:
7411 Silvana Terrace Rd, Stanwood, WA 98292
Industry:
Music
Work:
Fandrich & Sons Pianos since Dec 1992
owner
Fandrich & Sons Pianos since Jan 1988
Inventor of Fandrich Vertical Action
Piano Technicians Guild conventions since Jan 1970
Instructor
my own shop since 1958
Piano technician since 1958
Sherman Clay Portland & Seattle Jan 1966 - Jan 1988
Steinway Concert Technician
Education:
Union College 1958 - 1962
Mechanical Engineering, minor in music University of Nebraska 1958 - 1962
Mechanical engineering
Skills:
Piano
Music
Piano Tuning
Music Industry
Music Theory
Music Education
Music Production
Classical
Orchestral Music
Piano Voicing
Piano Scale Design
Piano Rebuilding and Refinishing
Piano Touchweight Correction
Musicians
New Piano Sales
Rebuilds
Maintenance and Repair
Pianist
Studio Recording

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Darrell Fandrich
Vice-President
Fandricks Pianos Sales Inc
Ret Musical Instruments · Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
7411 Silvana Ter Rd, Camano Island, WA 98292
(360) 652-8980, (607) 777-4856
Darrell Fandrich
Secretary
FANDRICH DESIGN, INC

Publications

Us Patents

Enhanced Vertical Piano Action System And Method

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US Patent:
20140013922, Jan 16, 2014
Filed:
Jul 9, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/937892
Inventors:
Darrell Gerard Fandrich - Stanwood WA, US
International Classification:
G10C 3/16
US Classification:
84242
Abstract:
Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to: a vertical piano action including: a substantially vertically oriented string; a hammer assembly including a hammer, a hammer butt, and a backstop portion, the backstop portion coupled to the hammer butt and extending therefrom; a jack member, the jack member including a first jack member end; a repetition spring coupled to the hammer assembly and coupled to the jack member; and an engagement member including an elastic member and an outer skin, the elastic member wrapped under compression with the outer skin, the engagement member coupled to the hammer butt and so oriented to physically engage with the first jack member end during one or more portions of travel by the first jack member. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Action For Upright Piano

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US Patent:
50423541, Aug 27, 1991
Filed:
Jan 18, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/467023
Inventors:
Chris A. Trivelas - North Bend WA
Darrell G. Fandrich - Bellevue WA
Assignee:
Fandrich Design, Inc. - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G10C 318
US Classification:
84240
Abstract:
The subject action is a modification of the traditional upright action. The traditional jack spring is eliminated. Its function is assumed by a jack/repetition spring, which is a compression spring adjustably mounted between the jack near the end that engages the hammer butt and a pilot attached to a threaded shaft through the back stop portion of the hammer assembly. The hammer return spring mounting enables adjustment of the range of force applied by the spring to the hammer. The force range magnitude is such that the hammer return torque is commensurate to the torque that would be applied by gravity if the hammer shank were mounted horizontally instead of vertically. The operating force of the jack/repetition spring is related to that of the hammer return spring in such a way that re-engagement of the jack with the hammer butt is assured before hammer return beyond the back-checked point. The ends of the jack/repetition spring are geometrically located to allow the elements of the action to keep in intimate contact after re-engagement, making possible the elimination of the bridle tape and wire, and to provide a function that feels smooth and tight, not loose. The interaction between the springs as applied produces enough return force on the key to allow use of weights in the played end of the key to provide the desirable inertial resistance of a grand action to the player's touch on the keys.

Action For Grand Piano

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US Patent:
49534335, Sep 4, 1990
Filed:
Oct 16, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/421374
Inventors:
Darrell G. Fandrich - Seattle WA
Chris A. Trevelas - Seattle WA
International Classification:
G10C 318
US Classification:
84239
Abstract:
The subject grand piano action, in common with all piano actions, comprises driving apparatus comprising the key and wippen levers, drive apparatus comprising the hammer assembly and apparatus interconnecting the two and providing for disengagement and reengagement of the driven with the driving apparatus. In the subject action the interconnecting apparatus comprises the jack, pivoted to the free end of the wippen lever and a repetition spring pivoted at both ends, one end at the free end of the jack, the other on the hammer shank. When the key is played and the free end of the wippen lever rises, a cam on the side of the jack facing away from the wippen lever engages a button mounted on the hammer rail and this engagement forces the end of the jack along a hard felt cam on the hammer knuckle. The cams on the jack and hammer knuckle are contoured such that the jack end and the jack actuation button remain in contact or close proximity to their respective cams throughout engagement and dis-engagement of the jack. There are two mechanical adjustments and one spring adjustment in the action.

Action For Upright Piano

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US Patent:
48965774, Jan 30, 1990
Filed:
Oct 2, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/104277
Inventors:
Chris A. Trivelas - North Bend WA
Darrell G. Fandrich - Bellevue WA
International Classification:
G10C 318
US Classification:
84240
Abstract:
The subject action is a modification of the traditional upright action. The traditional jack spring is eliminated. Its function is assumed by a jack/repetition spring, which is a compression spring adjustably mounted between the jack near the end that engages the hammer butt and a pilot attached to the back stop portion of the hammer assembly. The hammer return spring mounting enables adjustment of the range of force applied by the spring to the hammer. The force range magnitude is such that the hammer return torque is commensurate to the torque that would be applied by gravity if the hammer shank were mounted horizontally instead of vertically. The operating force of the jack/repetition spring is related to that of the hammer return spring in such a way that re-engagement of the jack with the hammer butt is assured before hammer return beyond the back-checked point. The ends of the jack/repetition spring are geometrically located to allow the elements of the action to keep in intimate contact after re-engagement, making possible the elimination of the bridle tape and wire, and to provide a function that feels smooth and tight, not loose. The interaction between the springs as applied produces enough return force on the key to allow use of weights in the played end of the key to provide the desirable inertial resistance of a grand action to the player's touch on the keys.
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Darrell G Fandrich from Stanwood, WA, age ~83 Get Report