Life is too short to only play 1 style of musical instrument. I bought a LTD B-10 bass from JB for under $200 after I had my first cheap store bought Strat and it is a learning curve but you already have the skill base so I would say your 80-90% there. The last 10% should be easy with all the books and videos that are out there plus help from the people around you. The first time I nailed the bass riff out of Fleetwood Macs The Chain was as good as it gets and seeing as the 4 strings are the same as the low 4 strings of a guitar playing the intro of Creams Sunshine of your love is great. You can put a set of light strings in and lower the action so the experience isn't as painful as my first time being the noob I was. Take the plunge and you will never look back.