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Right hand technique is the hardest conversion element imho
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Being slightly more serious, it depends what you want to achieve, I started on guitar, played bass in a couple of bands because there were 10 guitarists for every bass player before moving back to guitar. Nowadays I can play along to most songs on bass, and I can come up with bass parts for my own songs.
I mention this as there is a definite change of mindset when playing bass and guitar. The techniques, both right and left hand will come with practice, but playing AS a bass player is not as easy.
On a practical level, you might find some use from
As a bass player I pay attention to the rhythm of the kick drum.
If you know the basic triad components of chords, root, third and fifth then you will know how to build a basic bass line straight off the bat.