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
Helicore Cello Strings, SET Tune in very quickly. Nice smooth mellow tone and kind on the fingers full review...
3 days ago
Larsen Virtuoso Viola Strings, SET Very responsive, very well balanced across all 4 strings. The sound is 'forthright', quite loud but not brash. full review...
3 days ago
Spector Violin Mute I've tried a lot of mutes and this is the easiest/smmoothest I've found to slip into place. Also slips into position silently - good for orchestra... full review...
9 days ago