The String King
The String King is a specialist online shop for players of bowed instruments: violin, viola, cello and double bass. SBG Aurora Ltd owns the name and runs the business from a farm office near Frome, Somerset. Strings are the heart of the range, but bows, rosin, cases and complete outfits are stocked too. UK postage is free above £10.
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About The String King
Strings first
Players can pick from familiar sets such as Pirastro Tonica and Obligato, D'Addario Helicore and Larsen Aurora. By its own account, the shop has almost every serious violin and cello string on the British market. A string FAQ on the site helps anyone unsure which set to try next.
Beyond strings
- Bows for each of the four instruments, starting at student level and going up to professional Finkel and Musing models
- Rosin, shoulder rests and bridges, plus metronomes, teaching aids and cleaning cloths
- BAM cases, covering guitar, brass and woodwind as well as the orchestral strings
- Instrument outfits for beginners through to advanced players
- Oldwood varnishes and oils for finishing work
Postage and returns in brief
Standard post is tracked Royal Mail 2nd Class and usually takes 3 to 5 working days, with £1.99 charged on baskets under £10. Strings and other small items slip through the letterbox. Express goes 1st Class the next working day. Instruments and cases are charged separately at £4.49 or £7.99. Unused goods in their packaging can go back within 30 days, and the buyer covers return postage unless the shop got the order wrong.
The String King quick facts
| Free delivery | On orders over £10 |
|---|---|
| Delivery | UK standard (tracked Royal Mail 2nd Class) free over £10, £1.99 under £10, 3–5 working days; aims to dispatch within 2 working days. Express (Royal Mail 1st Class) dispatched the next working day, 2–3 working days, price at checkout. Instruments and cases: £4.49 standard (3–5 working days) or £7.99 express (about 2 working days). International delivery available, costs at checkout. |
| Returns | Return within 30 days of purchase; items must be unused, as received and in original packaging. The customer pays return postage (not refunded) unless the order was wrong, when a prepaid return is arranged. Refund to the original payment method within 5 working days. Returns address: Lower Grange Farm, Feltham, Frome, Somerset BA11 5LL. |
| International shipping | Yes |
| Headquarters | Frome, Somerset |
The String King contact
- Website
- thestringking.co.uk
- Phone
- 01373 465393
The String King FAQs
How quickly are orders sent out?
The String King aims to dispatch within 2 working days. Standard tracked post then takes 3 to 5 working days, while express parcels go out the following working day and take 2 to 3.
Do instruments ship free?
No. Instruments and cases sit outside the free postage threshold. They cost £4.49 by standard delivery or £7.99 by express, which takes about 2 working days.
How fast are refunds?
Once a return arrives, the refund reaches the card or account used to pay within 5 working days. Unused items in original packaging are accepted within 30 days of purchase.
Is the packaging recyclable?
Orders are wrapped in recycled cardboard, either envelopes or boxes, and the shop uses as little plastic as it can.
Can I order from abroad?
Yes. International delivery is offered, with the cost shown at checkout. Overseas buyers can email the shop to ask how long delivery is likely to take.