We're unavailable to receive your orders and enquiries by telephone over the Easter Bank Holidays. Should you wish to get in touch please email us at sales@thestringzone.com and we'll respond upon our return to the offices on Tuesday 22nd of April. Thank you.

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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