I just love bass guitars. I love the look, the feel, the sounds and overall vibe.
I consider myself very fortunate to have my little brace and I love a trade every now n then. It's one of my main hobbies, I don't drink much, smoke or gamble. It's my little avenue of pleasure.
They earn their keep too, can't ask for more can you?
I managed perfectly well with one bass in leaner times, as long as I kept on top of maintenance and carried spare strings my old Fender J would work for centuries.
Just a lovely pastime. Love guitars too but the Bass wins out