bass players... nicest people in the world?

[Jamale Davis]

Time and time again, i heard this statement made by musicians from all over: " bass players are the nicest people.... most down to earth... always willing to help fellow bass players, etc.

my question is basically do any of you guys agree with these statements? If so, can you explain why bass players are in fact the nicest people one can ever meet?

I'll start with one reason I've heard from a piano player from my last gig- his opinion was that the reason bass players are so nice is simply because there's plenty of work! we don't have to fight for jobs like sax players... anyone care to join in?