Who are we?

The String Zone was founded in 2004 by Andrew Riley in Egham, Surrey. It has since grown to become by far the largest online UK retailer of orchestral strings, cases, bows and accessories. Buy with confidence from a company whose staff have over 30 years' experience in all aspects of bowed strings.

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Recent Buyer Reviews
Thomastik Dynamo Violin String, SET Ringing sound. Easy playability. Fast settling and tuning stability. Wiry sound and lots of whistling under quiet playing. Not suitable for Orches... full review...
1 day ago
Pirastro Violino Violin Strings, SET They tone down my 6 violins which are all a bit uppity with Tonicas. I like em. Good price. I'll carry on using them until I'm brave enough to try... full review...
1 day ago
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Violin String, A Good projection and resilience across most genres and speeds. Seems to unwind at the 3rd finger position after about a year of playing but not sur... full review...
2 days ago