Acoustic Bass Guitar Strings Reviews

Bands that use strings as a main instrument?
I was wondering if anyone knows of bands that regularly use a string instrument. When I say string instrument I don’t mean guitar (acoustic/electric). I’m talking about violin, viola, cello, double bass, fiddle, etc.
Bands I know of are Apocalyptica, Break of Reality, Murder by Death, Gracia, Bond, and Rasputina. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions I haven’t mentioned, and please explain why you’re suggesting these. Either explain by grading the band from a 1-10 (with 1 being lowest score and 10 being highest) or actually write a review on the band.
I’m sorry I’m asking for a lot. Thanks to anyone who replies!
The band The Stiletto Formal uses a cello. This band is soo good. I’d give them a 9. I only caught part of their live set, and they sold me in one song. Afterwards, I ran up to the stage to ask their name, and their keyboardists was so nice. http://www.purevolume.com/thestilettoformal
Patrick Wolf plays violin in most of his songs, also he plays the ukulele. I’d give him a high 7, he’s really eccentric, but his music has a wide range. http://www.myspace.com/patrickwolf
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