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Bill's Biography  | Bill Richardson
Yes, he shares a name with the governor of New Mexico. Bill has built and repaired guitars for over 30 years. Stay tuned for more biographical information on Albuquerque's own "Governor of Guitars." Some highlights: - New York born
- Reformed in reform school
- Buying, selling and collecting vintage guitars since 1970
- Built first electric guitar in 1975
- Studied under Dan Armstrong and Frank Ford
- Ran vintage electric guitar dept. at Gryphon Stringed Instruments
- 20 years of Bay Area guitar teching and touring experience
- Relocated to NM to enjoy less traffic and discover green chile
People he's worked with (past and present): - Andy Latimer
- Joan Baez
- Chris Isaak
- Al Di Meola
- Henry Kaiser
- Tracy Chapman
- Bonnie Raitt
- Jackson Brown
- Al Hurricane
- Tiny Morrie
- Cyril Jordan of the Flaming Groovies
- Tuck Andress of Tuck & Patti
- Jim Scholten of Sawyer Brown
- Martin Simpson
- Steve Whitman of Albuquerque Blues Connection
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