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
Carmen Bruna Silk Instrument bag - Summer Twilight Beautiful silk bag - so luxurious - even the fiddle enjoys it! It fits snugly and is much admired by fellow musicians, full review...
2 days ago
BAM subway strap Perfect replacement strap for bam case. It's great that bam makes these spares available at a decent price, always worth buying from them. full review...
4 days ago
Teka Violin Chinrest, Wood, by GEWA Extremely comfortable and very simple and straightforward shape. Easy to put on the instrument. Nothing. It fitted the purpose I needed exactly. full review...
5 days ago