DeArmond deluxe or Musicman stingray??????

Hi I have a Dearmond Pilot 4 string deluxe and am looking at upgrading, I love the tone its really fat but I am looking at something with a bit more of an edge. I love the look of the Musicman stingray and might have the possibility to buy one. The Dearmond has a long scale neck which is 35 inches long with a thin fat (if u know what I mean) neck which I have got used to but would like a shorter length as I dont have the hugest hands in the world lol. I guess my question is........what is the general consensus of the musicman stingray and are there any other alternatives, I play live and I love a good looking bass with a great tone, I haven't been playing bass for long (2 years) as I am a converted guitarist so I haven't had the opportunity to play lots of different basses, although I do have a Dean Edge which is ok to play but the tone is nothing like the Dearmond. Many thanks

 

Hi do you mean thickness or the actual width of the fret board, many thanks for response