Just because it has less strings, doesn't make it easier. I've busted my ass for almost five years, and it is a lot of work to do more than just the root note of the guitar. It takes style, rhythm, and most of all, understanding what is appropriate for the music.
@vedicardi, care to translate? :p
Edit: Here is another with my tasty bass, just because I can. We played this show the same night we recorded our video, I believe.
