AR Distribution

Your Specialist Distributor for Bowed Strings

open a trade account
Find a Local Stockist

48-hour UK dispatch • Support from experienced musicians • Serving UK & Europe

Trusted by workshops & musicians since 2001

Trade-only distribution for bowed strings - trusted products, friendly expertise, and quick delivery.

“Dependable service and product knowledge. Exactly what our shop needs.”

Steps: 1. Open a trade account → 2. Order online or by phone → 3. Receive fast delivery

Request Trade Price List

Welcome to our 2025 online catalogue.

AR Distribution — Homepage (Dropdown Categories)
Shop by category

Explore our range of popular products.

Strings
Rosin
Accessories
Instruments
AR Distribution Resources and Guides

Guides & Resources

A growing hub of independent guidance for stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello) and practical brand support for our ranges. Ideal for luthiers, shops, and players.

Strings Rosin Setup Violin Viola Cello Bow Trade
Browse Guides & Resources Open a trade account Ask a technical question
Popular: Violin strings · Viola strings · Cello strings · Cello endpins - the material difference. ·

Who we are

AR Distribution is a specialist, trade-only distributor of musical instrument accessories and bowed orchestral stringed instruments. We’ve been trading in the UK since 2001. We work closely with suppliers and customers to carry a range of products that performs exceptionally well for real players. The makers we partner with keep musicians’ needs as the focus of their products.

AR Distribution Social Media

For the cellists and bassists who want an endpin holder that stays put. Smartstops are made and designed by Juilliard trained cellist Sarah West. From subtlety beautiful antique copper to the more shouty sparkle designs. Not to be mistaken for simila
For the cellists and bassists who want an endpin holder that stays put. Smartstops are made and designed by Juilliard trained cellist Sarah West. From subtlety beautiful antique copper to the more shouty sparkle designs. Not to be mistaken for similar designs that scoot across the floor with the slightest sneeze. Link is in our bio for full details. 😊 #cello #cellist #bass #bassist #luthier #luthiersupplies #musicshop #celloteacher
We’ve just received our first sets of the Fiedler Carbonmetal cello endpins. Hours of testing with different cellists and different cellos later, we’re staggered at the positive change these copper core, titanium core, and brass core endpins made. Not only did the sound become more focused and lively (copper in particular), but the response of the cello improved. Try them and find out for yourself 😊🎶 #cello #cellist #celloteacher #luthier #luthiersupplies #musicshop
Cellophants from Things4Strings help develop a soft relaxed bow hold for cellists. Adding a little extra weight, they encourage the bow arm to relax. Ideal for use between lessons to help with muscle memory and for therapeutic use. If you teach cello groups, you’ll understand how useful this can be. Designed by two Suzuki teachers in the USA. #cello #musicshop #luthier #luthiersupplies #cellist #celloteacher #suzukicello
Thank you @andy_long_orchestra for sharing your review of the new “The Beast” violin strings from Warchal with us. We’re delighted that you like them! 👏🎉👏 #violin #violinist #luthiersupplies #luthier #musicshop #violinstrings
Thanks to our friends at @warchalstrings and @vallestrademusic for sending us photos of Mondomusica 25 in Cremona. One of the most vibrant events of the musical year to see and try instruments, bows, and accessories. See you there in 2026 😄🙏 #mondomusica #violin #viola #cello #luthiersupplies #cremona #violinist #violist #cellist #warchalstrings #vallestrademusic #violinstrings #violastrings #cellostrings #ardistribution
The first few photos from our suppliers and friends who are exhibiting in Cremona this weekend! If you’re in Cremona visit Mondo Musica to see @ceciliarosin_official ,@warchalstrings , @fiedler_cases, @oliverradke_geigenbaumeister , @vallestrad
The first few photos from our suppliers and friends who are exhibiting in Cremona this weekend! If you’re in Cremona visit Mondo Musica to see @ceciliarosin_official ,@warchalstrings , @fiedler_cases, @oliverradke_geigenbaumeister , @vallestrademusic and all the other wonderful makers. Looking forward to more photos of the event 😍😍 #mondomusica #cremona #violin #viola #cello #luthier #luthiersupplies #stringedinstruments #musicians #violinist #violist #cellist

Product updates, new arrivals, & trade tips.

Featured
New in - Fiedler CARBONMETAL Endpins for Cello

Fiedler CARBONMETAL 10mm Endpins for cello.

Read More →
Andy Long talking about ‘The Beast’ violin strings from Warchal

Andy Long talking about The Beast violin strings from Warchal

Read More →
CECILIA Bass Rosin

Bassists. It is your turn.

Read More →

From our customers

"Clear advice, dependable stock, and helpful after-sales support"

AR’s unbiased guidance on string choices has proven to be useful — thank you.
— Workshop Manager
Fast, consistent deliveries and honest advice. Exactly what our busy workshop needs.
— Luthier, Independent Workshop
Easy ordering of products that we are often asked for.
— Store manager, London