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.

Bow approval service

Looking for a new bow? Try up to four bows from our extensive range for 7 days in the comfort of your own home.
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Recent Buyer Reviews
Kun Foot Tubes (2 Pack) Fit perfectly despite the rest being decades old. Tricky to wriggle them on we used gloves designed for DIY to improve grip full review...
about 21 hours ago
Larsen Aurora Cello Strings, D I like Larsen strings very much. I've found the Aurora ones ( made by Larsen) an excellent choice if you need to save money, being less expensive t... full review...
2 days ago
Leatherwood Suede Chinrest cover soft non slip maximising concentration on playing rather than worrying about a chin rest slippage. Great quality and exact lovely colour. Falls of... full review...
2 days ago