Barnes & Mullins Appointed Exclusive Distributor for Jargar Strings in UK & Ireland

Barnes & Mullins Ltd is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Jargar Strings, the renowned Danish manufacturer celebrated for its warm, reliable and expressive orchestral strings. From January 2026, Barnes & Mullins will distribute Jargar’s full range of violin, viola and cello strings in the UK and Ireland.

Jargar Strings was founded in the 1950s by Danish cellist Jarl Hansen, who sought to capture the warmth of traditional gut strings while offering greater strength, stability and clarity. His steel-core innovation quickly gained recognition and became a trusted choice for professional musicians worldwide.

At the heart of Jargar’s philosophy is the belief that strings are defined not only by sound, but by feel - how they respond under the fingers, how players come to trust them, and the connection they create between musician and instrument. This belief drives Jargar’s meticulous approach to string making, where state-of-the-art production is combined with essential handcrafted processes. Proudly described as “old-fashioned in a modern way”, each string is carefully wound, polished and finished to the highest standard, with an uncompromising focus on consistency and performance.

The result is a range of strings that deliver a warm, focused and brilliant tone with exceptional long-term reliability. From classic steel-core designs to more advanced core options, Jargar Strings offer a powerful, expressive voice that responds naturally across all registers - a quality players can both hear and feel.Established in 1895, Barnes & Mullins is the UK’s leading general distributor of musical instruments and accessories. With extensive experience in orchestral strings and a strong network of specialist retailers, the company is ideally placed to support Jargar’s position and continued growth throughout the UK and Ireland.

Brian Cleary, Managing Director of Barnes & Mullins, comments:
“Jargar Strings have built an exceptional reputation within the orchestral string market. Their rich history, meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering consistency have made them a trusted choice for generations of players, and we’re proud to bring Jargar Strings’ outstanding quality to musicians across the UK and Ireland.”

Jargar Strings are in stock and available to order HERE