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
VAAGUN Chinrest Cover I've had a lot of issues with the metal part of the chin rest digging into my neck - this has sorted that problem well! It's a bit slippy on the c... full review...
1 day ago
Dominant Violin String, E, Aluminium I bought it for my sister. She says it's very nice, which is good enough for me. In time, I hope to buy her the other strings so that she can start... full review...
4 days ago
Thomastik Peter Infeld Violin Strings, SET Quick to settle, excellent sound, long-lasting Nothing full review...
7 days ago