Because it’s pure.
Not hiding behind noises , perversion of signal.
Just strings, vibrating at frequencies correlating with tone, pitch.
The bullshitting is very different.
One could argue that it is more natural.
Palm mutes and percussive slaps, tapping on the body of wood to resonate low tones.
Mix it all together?
Tapping in time.
Pull offs and hammer-ons,
dawn 