I've just made the decision to step up to the bass after 20 years of guitar. I was getting in a rut with the guitar and the sound/feel of the bass seems much more satisfying so I thought I'd give it a go.
Took delivery of my first bass today, a Wesley Monarch, which I have to say seems a very reasonable bass and extremely reasonable for the price. Action was a little high initially but is now okay.
My intention is to learn the instrument properly, something I didn't do with the guitar.