Yes, I had a similar experience way back, when I was stupid enough to buy a used vintage 70's Rickenbacker, cause i happened to have that kind of money at that time, and I loved how it looked, turned out I absolutely hated how it felt in my hands, and wasn't too impressed with the tone either, so it quickly ended up in a corner unplayed, as I went back to my much cheaper trusty Aria Pro II Laser Electric Classic bass.
Most expensive piece of absolute crap I ever bought!