Pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments

CPC v2.1 Code: 3831

About pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments

cpc code 3831 covers the production of pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments. This industry plays a vital role in the broader music and entertainment sector, providing the essential instruments that enable musical expression and performance. Pianos and keyboard instruments are used in a wide range of settings, from classical concert halls to modern recording studios, making them a crucial component of the global music ecosystem.

Production process

The production of pianos and other keyboard stringed instruments involves a complex and highly skilled process. Key steps include the crafting of the instrument's wooden frame, the precise installation of the strings, and the meticulous tuning and voicing of the final product. Automated machinery is often used for certain tasks, such as the cutting and shaping of wood components, but the final assembly and finishing touches are typically done by hand, requiring the expertise of experienced luthiers and technicians.

Production inputs

The production of pianos and keyboard instruments relies on a variety of raw materials and resources. This includes high-quality woods, such as spruce, maple, and ebony, which are used to construct the instrument's frame and components. Specialized metal alloys are required for the strings, while felt, leather, and other materials are used for the keys and other moving parts. Additionally, the industry utilizes a range of specialized tools and machinery, from precision woodworking equipment to tuning and voicing tools.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 3831 is, of course, pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 3832 Musical instruments: wind and percussion for use in orchestras and bands, 9000 Creative, arts and entertainment activities for use in performance and recording, and 8542 Education, where they are used for music education and instruction.

Family tree for pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38'>38: Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/383'>383: Musical instruments</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3831'>3831: Pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3832'>3832: Other string musical instruments</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3833'>3833: Wind musical instruments (including pipe organs, accordians and brass-wind instruments)</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3834'>3834: Musical instruments, the sound of which is produced, or must be amplified, electrically</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3835'>3835: Other musical instruments (including percussion instruments, musical boxes and fairground organs); decoy calls; whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3836'>3836: Parts and accessories of musical instruments; metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes</a>"]

    D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/38310'>38310: Pianos and other keyboard stringed musical instruments</a>"]


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