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GALLERY: SXSW Performances 2012

A sampling of the guitarists and guitars spotted around Austin at this year''s festival.

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"Guitarist for Las Vegas-based alt-rockers Imagine Dragons, Sermon was one of many performers wielding the indie favorite Fender Jazzmaster at SXSW. "
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