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Music Store Inc the

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers
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Estimated valueMedium confidence
$2.0M
$1.2Mlikely range$3.1M
About 3× its yearly EBITDA, typical for a company this size in its industry.
Revenue
$7.5M
a year
EBITDA
$668K
9% of revenue
Employees
20
reported in 2020
Leadership
Larry York
President · source · confirmed by 2 sources
Some signs of a sale
Has a management team. Someone besides the owner runs part of the business, which buyers pay more for.

How we got $2.0M

Based on 20 employees reported for PPP in 2020, grown 8% a year since.

20 employees (PPP loan, 2020)20
× 1.63 growth (8% a year since 2020)33 today
× $230K revenue per employee (musical instrument and supplies retailers)$7.5M
× 9% EBITDA margin$668K
× 3 sale multiple = value$2.0M

Own this business? Correct these figures

Estimated value over time

▲ 103% since 2020
$0$1.2M$2.3M20202026

Today's estimate scaled by the headcount reported each year and that year's prices. A trend, not a record of past sale values.

What we know

PPP loan, 2020
No 401(k) filing
No reported financials
Company website
Owner named

Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale

  • In business 54 years (since 1972)
  • Family in the business (Adam York, Vice President - Sales/Productions)

From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.

What they do

The Music Store Inc. is a Tulsa, Oklahoma musical instrument dealer, in business since 1972, selling band instruments, guitars, amps, pro audio, lighting, keyboards and percussion, and offering production rentals and repair services.

Products & services
band instruments for saleguitarsampspro audiolightingkeyboardsdrum and percussionproduction rentalsbackline gearschool road servicesRepairInstallation
Markets served
local or national artistsconcert shows, festivals, and corporate events
Service area
Tulsa, OKOklahomaTexasKansasArkansas

From the company's website. Industry: Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers.

Customers & suppliers

Suppliers & brands

  • Fender · brand it sells or installs
  • Breedlove · brand it sells or installs
  • Eastman · brand it sells or installs
  • Washburn · brand it sells or installs
  • Shure · brand it sells or installs
  • MSI · brand it sells or installs
  • Haynes · brand it sells or installs
  • Seagull · brand it sells or installs
  • Aguilar · brand it sells or installs
  • Ampeg · brand it sells or installs
  • Gallien Kruger · brand it sells or installs
  • Hammond · brand it sells or installs
  • Korg · brand it sells or installs
  • Roland · brand it sells or installs
  • Yamaha · brand it sells or installs

Compared with similar businesses nearby

BusinessEst. revenueEst. EBITDADistance
MUSIC STORE INC THE
this business
$7.5M$668K—
SPORTS WORLD, INC.
Tulsa · 20 employees
$9.9M$886K1.8 mi
Basketcase Disc Golf
Tulsa
$1.9M$212K1.9 mi
The Quilting Studio & Fabric Mercantile
Tulsa
$1.9M$212K2.0 mi
Airsoft Tulsa Indoor Field
Tulsa
$1.9M$212K2.1 mi
ACTION ARMS LLC
Tulsa · 1 employees
$496K$71K2.1 mi
Trade Routes
Tulsa
$2.0M$185K2.5 mi

Ranges & sources

Revenue range$5.6M – $9.7M
EBITDA range$501K – $869K
Industry (NAICS)Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)
Value range$1.2M – $3.1M

EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.

Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Full methodology

History & advisors

Founded 1972 by Paris York and Bill HarrisFamily-owned · 4th generation

Advisors

  • BankingBOKF, National AssociationPPP / SBA lender

From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.

Banking relationships

BOKF, National Association
PPP 2020
All 2,399 borrowers →

From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.

PPP loans

ApprovedDrawAmountForgivenJobsLender
4/15/2020first$85K$86K20BOKF, National Association

Public records

Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.

About Music Store Inc the

Music Store Inc the is a family-owned musical instrument and supplies retailers company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1972. It is owned by Larry York (President). Its estimated annual revenue is about $7.5M, with roughly $668K of EBITDA. It has about 20 employees. Its estimated business value is $2.0M (likely range $1.2M–$3.1M).

Common questions

Who owns Music Store Inc the?
Music Store Inc the is owned by Larry York (President), according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
How much revenue does Music Store Inc the make?
SeeBITDA estimates Music Store Inc the's annual revenue at about $7.5M (likely between $5.6M and $9.7M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
What is Music Store Inc the worth?
About $2.0M, roughly 3× its estimated EBITDA of $668K, typical for a musical instrument and supplies retailers company its size. Likely range: $1.2M–$3.1M.
How many employees does Music Store Inc the have?
About 20, as reported on its PPP loan.
When was Music Store Inc the founded?
Music Store Inc the has been in business since 1972.