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
Dominant Violin Strings, SET Clear bright sound. Stay in tune well. D string seemed a bit rattly to begin with but it has now settled down. full review...
2 days ago
Larsen Cello String, A This is a review of the low tension A string, chosen because the cello sounded slightly too bright on the A compared with the other strings. The La... full review...
2 days ago
Astrea Violin String, G Well packaged but not excessive. Sounds as it should. Easy to buy and install. My 9 year old son installed it. full review...
3 days ago