Baboomin
Founded in 2023, baboomin is a brand built by and for bassists, born from a passion for innovative design and the art of crafting exceptional instruments. Created by luthier Yang and bassist Kled, we specialize in handcrafted, headless basses designed for the modern musician: portable, versatile, and rich in vintage tones.
Through in-house development and master craftsmanship, we ensure each bass is customizable and delivers the ultimate playing experience, all at an accessible price. As bass players, we believe in returning the bass to its essential role as a tool for musicians. After all, true greatness lies in the player, not the instrument.
Kled & Yang
Chapter 1
I’m not your typical luthier.
I didn’t inherit a family workshop, and I didn’t grow up surrounded by music.
For over ten years, I worked in a pharmaceutical company.
9 to 5, five days a week, year after year.
Life was predictable, stable—even respectable—but over time, it lost its feeling.
Then, in 2019, the pandemic hit.
China went into lockdown, and like everyone else, I was stuck at home.
But that unexpected stillness gave me time to ask myself, for the first time in decades:
“Is this really how I want to spend the rest of my life?”
That question cut deep. I realized I had spent my whole life doing what I was supposed to—never what I truly wanted.
So at age 40, I made the most impulsive, and maybe the most honest decision I’ve ever made:
“From today on, I want to live for myself.”
I started teaching myself woodworking online.
I studied how bass guitars are built, read obsessively about vintage Fender designs, and spent my savings on tools and materials.
I set up a makeshift workshop on my balcony—and with no formal training, began shaping my first bass by hand.
That’s how it all began.
Chapter 2
I’ve always loved the warm, thick, soulful tone of ’70s Fender basses.
But traditional basses are heavy—and after every rehearsal, my shoulders would scream for mercy.
“If only I could lose the weight without losing the tone.”
That thought led me to explore headless bass designs.
But as I dug deeper, I realized something strange:
Almost all headless basses were cold and clinical—focused on modern looks and modern tone.
Nobody seemed interested in combining vintage character with headless practicality.
So I decided to do it myself.
Not just lightweight.
Not just vintage tone.
But a bass that could do both—and cover an entire setlist of retro sounds: funk, disco, soul, classic rock, neo soul, and more.
That’s when the first Baboomin prototype was born.
Headless.
Active electronics.
Coil split.
Wide tonal range.
Was it perfect? Not even close. Some parts were clunky, some designs still immature. But I didn’t hide it. I launched it in the Chinese market—because I wanted real feedback from real players.
“It wasn’t perfect. But it deserved to be perfected—together.”
Chapter 3
In 2020, I enrolled in Hong Kong Baptist University to study accounting.
It was a “safe” choice. A practical major. A track people trusted.
But I quickly realized—I was just going through the motions. What actually kept me up at night, what made me feel alive, was music.
I started an original band with a few friends.
We rehearsed constantly, played gigs, and even organized a campus music festival with over 400 people in attendance.
After that show, I knew:
Music is something I’d take responsibility for. Not just a hobby—it’s part of who I am.
One day, I remembered a custom headless bass I had ordered two years ago.
It was light, vintage-sounding, felt great to play—but had some obvious design flaws.
And I wondered:
“What if I could improve it? What if it could become something more?”
So I booked a solo flight to Jinan—just to meet the luthier who had made that bass: Yang.
We talked for hours. About wood, tone, vintage Fender designs… and the headless market. Yang pointed out that most headless basses looked futuristic and sounded sterile. Nobody, he said, was seriously exploring vintage + headless.
Then he joked:
“You should quit accounting and help me start a bass brand.”
And for some reason… I didn’t laugh.
Because deep down, something flickered.
It wasn’t the absurdity of the idea that caught me—it was the fact that I actually wanted to try.
It felt like one of those movie moments.
One line hits you, and suddenly you see a different version of your future—clearer, closer, and somehow… right.
Chapter 4
People often ask us:
“What makes Baboomin different?”
We don’t try to be different for the sake of it.
From the beginning, our only goal was to build the bass we always wished existed—
Something we’d actually want to play every day.
Something we’d trust on stage, in studio, on tour.
Every Baboomin bass weighs under 4kg.
We design them with real musicians in mind—players who care about feel, balance, and reliability as much as tone.
We obsess over feedback.
Neck shape. Fret edges. Preamp layout. Weight distribution. Output clarity.
And here’s the thing:
We’re the first brand in the world to truly build “Vintage + Headless + Versatile” into a single instrument philosophy.
Most people think:
Vintage means heavy.
Headless means modern.
Versatility means compromise.
We proved they were wrong.
Baboomin is not just a product.
It’s what happens when two people—in totally different stages of life—decide to choose again.
One chose to build a bass for himself.
The other chose not to live by someone else’s checklist.
And the bass we built?
We hope it becomes your choice. The one bass you pick—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s perfectly yours.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
At Baboomin, we focus on crafting handcrafted headless basses with precision and care. Our instruments offer vintage tones and are highly portable, weighing no more than 5 kilograms, making them perfect for musicians on the go. With attention to every detail, we incorporate active electronics, allowing our basses to adapt to various playing styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, our basses are designed to enhance your performance with ease and flexibility.
Vision
We are committed to using effective technologies to produce basses that combine high quality with affordability. Our vision is simple: to promote the growth of bass culture and support musicians globally. Through free blogs and resources, we share knowledge and techniques to help more people understand and love this instrument.
Explore our collection today and discover the perfect bass designed just for you. Experience the craftsmanship and innovation that make Baboomin stand out from the rest.
