Let me ask a twist to this question. I'd like to get a bass someday to fill out my home recordings of vocal and acoustic guitars a bit. Is either one (acoustic vs. electric) easier to learn the fundamentals on? My intent would be purely home recording. Now, I'm talking electric vs. guitar-style acoustic bass, not upright.

(and ooooh, yeah, listening to a good upright bass player is a thing of beauty. Danny Thompson is wonderful... ever hear the Richard Thompson live thing with Danny on bass?)

jim