2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

451140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores

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 stores
Sheet music stores
Piano stores


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing new musical recordings--are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores; and
• Retailing used musical instruments (including used rare musical instruments), sheet music, and related supplies--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
451140		451140		451140		Music stores (i.e., instrument)
451140		451140		451140		Musical instrument stores
451140		451140		451140		Piano stores
451140		451140		451140		Sheet music stores