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
Hidersol Varnish Cleaner and Reviver 25ml Worked well. Did the job full review...
1 day ago
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Violin Strings, SET I like the sound of the D A and E and in fact have been using the gold E for a long time, the G on my violin is too soft/muffled I'd also like the ... full review...
3 days ago
D'Addario Helicore Viola String, C Very strong and rich tone on my wife's 16+ inch Bobak viola. String was not scratchy but responded well. Would be well suited to smaller violas tha... full review...
7 days ago