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.

Bow approval service

Looking for a new bow? Try up to four bows from our extensive range for 7 days in the comfort of your own home.
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Recent Buyer Reviews
Hidersine HEV2 Electric Violin Outfit A super instrument - lovely tone. Strings - replaced all with a higher grade. Loose pegs resulted in a broken string upon initial tuning, which was... full review...
4 days ago
Hidersine Vivente Violin Outfit A lot nicer sounding, the quality inside the case is better. The case is able to be locked. So more secure. The straps to carry it need to be bigg... full review...
5 days ago
L.R Baggs Violin Pickup Much more accurate to the acoustic sound of my violin than the pickup I had before (which was itself a serious professional piece of kit!), requiri... full review...
6 days ago