459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.

Illustrative Examples:
Musical instrument retailers
Sheet music retailers
Piano retailers

Cross-References

  • Retailing new musical recordings, including downloadable music (without publishing)--are classified in Industry 449210, Electronics and Appliance Retailers;
  • Streaming music without publishing--are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
  • Retailing used musical instruments (including used rare musical instruments), sheet music, and related supplies--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers;
  • Repairing musical instruments without retailing new instruments--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
  • Renting musical instruments without retailing new instruments--are classified in U.S. Industry 532289, All Other Consumer Goods Rental; and
  • Providing musical instruction without retailing new instruments--are classified in Industry 611610, Fine Arts Schools.

Index Entries

Music stores (i.e., instrument)
Musical instrument stores
Piano stores
Sheet music stores