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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Pirastro Violino Violin String, G I tried this set to 'tame' my powerful French violin. Problems had been a degree of scratchiness on the D and G in tremolando or other rapid bow c... full review...
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Pirastro Violino Violin String, A I tried this set to 'tame' my powerful French violin. Problems had been a degree of scratchiness on the D and G in tremolando or other rapid bow c... full review...
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