I bought the basses that I own and have done (and there have been many) for the same reason as I play. Love !!!
The bass is a stunning piece of engineering. I love the curves, the way it feels and the vibes it gives off. I love the way it can control the groove of the band regardless of what the others think. BASS RULES
They are all individual and have their own individual nuances whilst doing the same job. Ive traded a lot but found that there is a certain cost area where the bass doesnt really lose value. I was chatting to Stu (vmaxblues) about it the other day. He had a Squier that was incredible for what it cost, the only issue with that is that it holds no residual value but can hold its own on any stage.
Its a love affair through and through.