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
Aubert Self Adjusting Violin Bridges fantastic bridge if you are unable to afford a custom made bridge, easy to fit feet adjust to the correct curve for your violins top plate. i will ... full review...
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Pirastro Obligato Violin String, E Plain Steel very nice balanced sound on my violin not harsh but powerful and not shirill like a few ive tried.goes nicely with The chromestell A string ive jus... full review...
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Dominant Pro Violin String, A Nice sound and feel. A bit more lively than the regular Dominant I think and maybe better in higher positions. full review...
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