Steel Bass Strings

Is playing bass like playing guitar?

My best friends forming a band, and is looking for a bass player. I play guitar well, and am interested in playing bass, but am not willing to invest in one unless I think I can play it. I can probably borrow one from school for the time being, but if I’m to play I would really like my own, but, as said, will not invest unless I’m sure I can play.
Also, is it possible to tune a normal steel string to sound like a bass? Just until I can get my hands on one.
Would like a quick answer please, as I return to school tomorrow.

Playing bass is like playing lead guitar you don’t play cords, but you are playing the bass line of music. I don’t think you could tune your axe low enough for the bass line. The bass is tuned to the first four string of the guitar but at a lower frequency. One octave I think. Check out the link below. And keep playing.

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