I think basses are cool. But I did start on bass a very long time ago and recently renewed my interested. I needed some helpful advise and posted several times in the Bass areas, not as much activity as other sections but received help.
I think it's because it's fairly easy to get a good bass sound and the latitude for accepted bass sounds is quite narrow compared to guitar. P-Bass, flatwounds, Ampeg head. What more do you need? Maybe a 5 string? [zips up flame suit]