AR Distribution

Your Specialist Distributor for Bowed Strings

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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

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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
The Belvelin collarbone / shoulder rest from Sweden is simple and easy to use. Inexpensive too. Helps with healthy posture and full freedom of movement. Small, medium and large sizes available. Place it on the violin (or viola) in the place that sui
The Belvelin collarbone / shoulder rest from Sweden is simple and easy to use. Inexpensive too. Helps with healthy posture and full freedom of movement. Small, medium and large sizes available. Place it on the violin (or viola) in the place that suits the individual player. Use one or two bands to fix. Accessories don’t need to be complicated. They only need to work well. 👏👏 #violin #viola #violinist #violist #luthier #luthiersupplies #musicshop #violinteacher #violinteachers #violinteaching #belvelin #evabelvelin #shoulderrest

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.

Product updates, new arrivals, & trade tips.

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New in - Fiedler CARBONMETAL Endpins for Cello

Fiedler CARBONMETAL 10mm Endpins for cello.

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

Andy Long talking about The Beast violin strings from Warchal

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CECILIA Bass Rosin

Bassists. It is your turn.

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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