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
'Sartory' Rosin by Thorvaldsson, France Great rosin - the best I've tried over the 40 years I've been playing (and that's a lot of rosin!!). I find that a light application two or three ... full review...
2 days ago
RAT Starlight Rechargeable Music Stand Light Bright and encompasses a wide view of page Sturdy and clips on well Easy to leave a light on by mistake full review...
3 days ago
Pirastro Obligato Violin String, A Chromesteel brighter tone . my 1924 violin little dull with ordinary a strings . the soundpost may need adjustment but i dont really feel its enough to do that... full review...
3 days ago