Can't decide on these two basses, can anyone help?

I realise it's not the most helpful answer, but it's the most honest one. Go with the one you like the most! And by that I mean, which one do you prefer the sound of for your requirements? Which one 'feels' better?

Personally I'd probably go with the Jazz as I feel the 2 p/ups will be more versatile... IMO.

 

The Stingray also has two pups but I completely agree with the rest of your post. He should pick the one that feels the best to him. I personally prefer the neck on the Jazz and the build quality of the Stingray.

 

They're very different beasts sound wise, do you prefer humbuckers or single coils?

And I agree, when you pick them up, which feels right.

 

I'd go for the Jazz Bass

 

Both are good basses and you can't go wrong with either.

 

If your going straight into a di then the jazz might be the way to go. The build quality and playability of the stingray are top notch imo. Really I don't think you can make a bad choice here, though I think more people like the B string of the musicman better.

 

Cointoss!