I treated myself to a new bass - that is far better than my playing deserves - in December: it’s taking a bit of getting used to, but the more I play, the more I find I get on with it.
It went to luthier to have an active/passive switch fitted, and I found I was pining after it every day.
Now it’s back, I play every day. I find it very satisfying.
(And I feel like I’m justifying the expense - can’t wait for this year’s first gig next month!)