Tad Kinchla

Bassist of Blues Traveler

Tad Kinchla is best known as the bassist of Blues Traveler, one of America’s most enduring jam-rock bands. Since joining the band in 1999, Tad has brought a deep, dynamic low-end voice to a group known for its improvisational energy, powerful live performances, and decades-long connection with audiences around the world.

As a touring bassist, Tad needs an instrument that can handle real stage demands: comfort, stability, tone, reliability, and musical personality. His Baboomin bass stood out to him as a lightweight, well-designed instrument with the feel of a boutique custom build.

In Tad’s words, the bass is “well designed and thoroughly engineered,” with an extremely comfortable neck radius and handmade shaping that can be felt immediately in the hands. He also praised the clean electronics installation, good-sounding pickups, precise bridge tuners, easy string changes, and the convenience of a body design that rests securely in a top-loading guitar stand.

For Tad, Baboomin delivers the balance of a high-end custom instrument with practical, player-focused design. Lightweight, comfortable, powerful, and full of character, it is a bass he recommends to players looking for a custom instrument under 8 lbs, with high-end finishing, flexible pickup options, and a lot of good vibes.