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
Larsen Il Cannone Soloist 'Direct & Focused' Violin String Set The strings kept their tuning extremely quickly. The sound is strong and beautiful, and resonant. Maybe not the subtlety of Oliv strings, which... full review...
about 19 hours ago
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Violin String, A produces a good tone - easy to apply - large block of rosin - good price full review...
2 days ago
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Viola Strings, SET Give a lovely, extra sonority to my instrument. Quite expensive. No technical quibbles. full review...
3 days ago