Hi Al!
I play a Stingray since the beginning of the 80s.
I play rock (progressive), so ymmv...
I tried many 3 band eq SRs, but I see no value in it. My 2 band is still flat anyway! (Fretlesses is another story!)
If you like it go for the maple neck: much more attack when finger play
Avoid black PG on black body: 50% of the production comes that way...
For the rest: BUY IT! I bought and sold a lot of other basses, that's the only one I always keep!
Greets from Switzerland!
Andy