So far, sales of Keyboard Cases, Gig Bags, and Covers in 2023 have been…
Up: 3.6%
Down: 8.1%
Level: 88.3%
Of the three options – Case, Cover, Gig Bag – what sells the most for your business?
Gig Bag: 67.9%
Cover: 13.3%
Case: 18.8%
What types (primary material) of these cases are most popular?
Cloth: 2.1%
Nylon: 77%
Plastic: 31.8%
Polyester: 16.3%
Metal: 3.3%
ABS: 3.3%
Hybrid: 7.3%
Wood: 1.1%
What size (keyboard capacity) sells the most?
25 keys: 6%
49 keys: 8.3%
61 keys: 17.9%
73 keys: 2.3%
76 keys: 12.7%
88 keys: 52.8%
Which brands are the top sellers for store?
Casio: 51.2%
On-Stage: 49.7%
Gator: 44%
Yamaha: 39.1%
Roland: 29.5%
SKB: 29.5%
Road Runner: 18.4%
MONO: 18.4%
Nord: 9.2%
Novation: 7%
Odyssey: 7%
Kurzweil: 3.1%
Magma: 2.5%
Moog: 2.5%
Have you been observing any significant trends regarding this type of gear?
“Keyboard case & bag sales have leveled off this year after a big surge in sales last year.”
David St. John
Music & Arts
Glendora, California
“Keyboard and Digital Piano sales are way down this year compared to last. I think it’s because vendors were playing games with MAP last year and, while that might make some short-term cash for them, it devastates the retail dealers.”
Anthony Mantova
Mantova’s Two Street Music
