I played tuba in high school and when I couldn't afford one I bought a bass.
I am sure there are others out there like you, but I doubt you will get many of the responses you are looking for.
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"I spent ten years starving to death playing great music. I write a one-chord song about poontang and make a million dollars. What would YOU do?" - Ted Nugent
I played sousaphone/concert tuba in high school before I played bass guitar (school bought one for the jazz band, I did double duty). I'd love to get one now. Haven't touched one in 32 years though