mr dave

look at Flea's hands - puny.

i wouldn't recommend switching for the reasons you mention though. it's a common misconception that playing bass is easier than playing guitar, they're distinct instruments with distinct roles within a band setting. small hands might actually cause a bit of a hassle early on but if you're willing to work at it there's no reason you can't find a way to compensate. where someone with big hands might just be moving their fingers around a pattern you might have to move your entire hand back and forth across the neck.

also i'd think a short attention span would make playing bass harder as you generally have to zone out and stick to playing the groove as opposed to more random licks and riffs. on the other hand it might help you develop concentration skills.

i'm not saying don't play bass, but it would likely be more beneficial to just try it out first. see if you can borrow one from a friend or rent one for a month from a music store. approach the instrument because you like the low end and like making people shake their low ends, remember that in most band settings the bass is something that is felt far more often than heard. it's not normally a 'look at me!' instrument.

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