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
Pirastro Cello Rosin Immediate improvement in quality of sound. full review...
1 day ago
Pirastro Violino Violin Strings, SET I have put these on a fairly bright violin, which has good volume. I wanted some of the tone of Eudoxa gut strings, but with less expense and hassl... full review...
1 day ago
Paganini Violin Chinrest Works really well for correcting posture. Trying to convert as many pupils as possible! Helps to drop the shoulders and straighten out the spine. G... full review...
8 days ago