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
Violin or Viola String Fine Tuner by Wittner, Germany Does the job nicely. Great to have a version with a wider slot for the lower strings so that the strings fit in the slot properly without having to... full review...
4 days ago
Thomastik Infeld Premium Rosin Ease of use, silk-like playing producing clear tone on Vision Solo strings. I thought it a little expensive but worth the end result. full review...
9 days ago
Pirastro Oliv Violin String, A With just one exception a while ago, these high tension As bed down almost as swiftly as the regular tension Olivs. I love the fact that I've been ... full review...
10 days ago