Sounds like the musicman experience might not be for you but there are always gems that can shine through.
There’s a nice 5 string Sterling (USA built) in the for sale atm slightly different sound and feel to the stingray
Brought mine three or four years ago. A 1992, so 'vintage'. They're great basses, very versatile, the series/coil tap/parallel thing gives them a bit of variety as well as the three band eq. Really playable. Never gonna be out of place on any gig you're likely to do.