Manufacture of musical instruments

NACE code 32.20 covers the manufacture of musical instruments, a vital industry that contributes to the cultural and artistic fabric of societies around the world. This sector encompasses the production of a wide range of instruments, from traditional stringed and percussion instruments to electronic and digital music-making devices. The musical instrument manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in supporting the creative arts, providing the tools that enable musicians, composers, and performers to express their artistic vision.

The manufacture of musical instruments typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern production techniques. Depending on the type of instrument, the production process may involve woodworking, metalworking, and the assembly of various components. For example, the production of string instruments like violins and guitars often requires skilled luthiers to carefully shape and assemble the wooden components, while the manufacture of brass and wind instruments may involve metalworking and precision engineering to create the intricate mechanisms and valves.

The musical instrument manufacturing industry relies on a variety of raw materials and resources, including wood, metals, plastics, and specialized components. Depending on the instrument, the industry may require high-quality hardwoods, such as maple, spruce, and ebony, as well as metals like brass, copper, and steel. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized tools, machinery, and equipment to shape, assemble, and finish the instruments. Skilled labor, including luthiers, instrument makers, and technicians, is also a critical input for this industry.

The primary output of the musical instrument manufacturing industry is, of course, the wide range of musical instruments produced, including stringed instruments like guitars, violins, and cellos; brass and wind instruments like trumpets, saxophones, and clarinets; percussion instruments like drums and cymbals; and electronic and digital instruments like synthesizers and MIDI controllers. These musical instruments are then consumed by 90.01 Performing arts, 85.52 Cultural education, and 47.59 Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores industries, among others, as they are essential for the creation, performance, and enjoyment of music.