459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

Authoritative NAICS description, top organizations, and cross references.

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

Top Organizations

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