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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Cecilia (Andrea) A Piacere Rosin I am actually using it for a violin - Don Tatem from Cardiff, wjth a good and obedient bow. I did originally buy it for my viola. It gives the in... full review...
1 day ago
Warchal Amber Viola String, A I haven't put this string on the viola yet! But I can add that I am playing on a whole set of amber strings on a Don Tatem viola, and they are the... full review...
1 day ago
Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings. SET The strings speak well and project well. The A is both powerful and sweet. BUT "warm and broad" - hmm. The C-string hasn't yet settled, after ... full review...
5 days ago