Musical Instrument Stores
Industry Description
The US musical instrument stores industry includes about 4,000 stores with combined annual revenue of about $5 billion. Major companies include Guitar Center and Sam Ash Music. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 45 percent of revenue.
SIC: 5736
NAICS: 451140
NAICS: 451140
Related Industries:
Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Music Production & Distribution, Consumer Electronics & Appliances Stores, Music Stores, Toy & Hobby StoresTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center Holdings, Inc. | 2,082.58M | Boston, MA |
| Guitar Center, Inc. | 2,082.58M | Westlake Village, CA |
| Sam Ash Music Corporation | 380.00M | Hicksville, NY |
| SHINSEIDO CO.,LTD. | 360.72M | Suginami-Ku, Tky |
| SHIMAMURA GAKKI K.K. | 346.04M | Edogawa-Ku, Tky |
Trends
Industry Concentration Rises - The largest musical instrument retailers account for an increasing...
Industry Indicator
Total US consumer spending, an indicator of music instrument sales, rose 2.1 percent, primarily from nondurable goods expenditures, in March 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.


