Handmade Guitars in Alberta, Canada
TunaTone Instruments
Meet TunaTone
Leila is inspired by the futuristic and resourceful designs of mid-century American and Japanese catalogue guitars. As such, TunaTone instruments are boldly simple, embodying a commitment to the fundamental importance of every element that comprises the whole, finished guitar. Built with accessibility in mind, TunaTone guitars are small, lightweight and geometrically designed to be played comfortably for people of a small stature for long periods of time. Leila knows that guitars are meant to enable a player to do their best playing, not provide a barrier to overcome. In addition to their playability, TunaTone Instruments have a lively and responsive sound, producing a warm and well-rounded tone.
Testimonials
“I am 5’1 with back issues. When I picked up the Teeny Tuna, it was a revelation. I had never played a guitar that fit me before. There is a peculiar albeit unsurprising mythology around guitars that they must be a certain size to achieve a desired sound. Leila Sidi has thoroughly debunked this ridiculous idea for me: the Teeny Tuna is beefy, powerful, velvety, and lightweight. Comfort is not just a luxury that should be afforded to people of a certain size and shape; it makes us better players. What can’t be surpassed, in my experience of this instrument, is a sense of belonging.”
— Abby Backer, Cora Sone
“Leila made my Baritone a couple of years ago and I’ve played it most days since. I absolutely love her sense of aesthetic, the execution is impeccable, and the guitar sounds great. I look forward to commissioning another TunaTone one day!”
— Dion James, Luthier
“In my 22 years of playing guitar, my TeenyTuna is the most comfortable, most lightweight guitar, most well constructed and designed I’ve ever played. A lot of smaller guitars just aren’t on par with the quality of professional instruments, but that’s not the case with my Tunatone. It sounds great, plays like a dream and is absolutely beautiful. People ask me about it at almost every show! Sometimes when I’m setting up, which can be a problem.”
— Emily Harris, Get Offset Podcast
“Leila takes the light around her, and puts it directly into her instruments. When you hold one, you feel that warmth. Playing a TunaTone is what I imagine it must feel like when a contented cat lies in a sunbeam.”
— Matthew James Weigel, Poet
