I’d go with the Professional II Jazz because of significant improvements over the previous models, particularly the sculpted neck heel . . . 
It also has a hi-mass bridge that allows either a through-the-body or a top-mount string placement.
Cheers
Joe
Well if I already had a Sterling then that would be the 4th reason to go for the J next
Edit: why am I starting all my comments with “well”
Yeah!!! That’s another thing, the trough the body bridge!! I’m crazy about trying one of these!
But when I buy the next one I won’t have the sterling anymore… I’ll need to sell it first…
Forgot to say it before, but I always had the preference for active basses… I like the option of having the settings for the music I’m playing at the reach of my hand…
From all the reviews and opinions I’ve read about the bridge so far, everyone seems to agree that there is little to no difference in tone between string placements . . . 
In fact, we have a topic on this right here:
But then again, like so many other things, it’s all subjective . . . 
Cheers
Joe
Im going to read that topic, Thanks Joe!
I’ve seen a video once that there’s no change in tone (open to opinions, like you said) but there’s a change in sustain and body vibration (the feeling of ressonance)…
Have you seen anything in this line?
Through the body is supposed to increase sustain, but I have not read any comments or opinions to back that up . . . (so far, that is 
)
The best thing to do is to actually try out one of these new Jazz basses in person. I’m going to be looking for a chance to do just that myself.
Good luck in your own research!
Cheers
Joe
Check this out!
I think you answered your own question @Guto,
If you don’t need a 5er, buy the 4 or if you cant decide get both, the low B will be like watching Marty Mcfly in back to the future, it will blow you across the room.
Hope that helps,
Cheers Brian
@TNKA36 I think you should know, there’s another bloke, also by the name of Brian who also lives in Melbourne, using your profile photo. His handle is B.S. Excavations or some such thing.
Just thought I’d bring it to your attention.
Between those two personally I would absolutely go for the stingray there (if it were a four string, for me). But that’s because I like the stingray sound a lot, and I like big fat humbucker pickups much more than J pickups for tone. If you like the J tone more then obviously mileage would vary.
I’d actually go with an Ibanez premium, ESP custom/Edwards line, or premium Yamaha over either of them, but that’s also more about the kinds of basses I like.
They are much less expensive, equal or higher quality, and more versatile. Plus I happen to love their feel and sound, especially the Ibanez and Yamahas.
I’m not a believer in the elevation of Fender or EBMM above other manufacturers. They were first but that does not make them the best or even better choice. And current MIJ quality is as good or better than MIA for musical instruments in my opinion, with Indonesia actually being up there too.
I could see buying the 'ray because they are cool and unique. They are also pretty molded into the Stingray sound. If you like that (and I do, a lot) it’s a good choice. But you need to go in realizing that that is its tone and it doesn’t stray all that far from it. Which is fine if that’s what you are looking for - and it is certainly a great sound.
Honestly though, when it comes down to it, I would rather own my current Yamaha TRBX604 (or the equivalent level BB, the BB734A) than any Fender bass, regardless of price. Personal preference for feel, style, tone, and versatility. And these are not even the high end Yamahas, they are Indonesia production models.
I do admit to being tempted by some P-basses though
I’d agree with @howard on the pedestal that fender / MM are placed. That Stingray is nearly $3000 Canadian (They do an Indonesian import line at around $700 which has had some solid reviews). You could pretty much get anything you want for that kind of money.
The high end Ibanez, Yamaha stuff will be on par in terms of quality but much less mulla.
But and here’s the but, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve got the money buy whatever you want. If it makes you want to pick it up every day and play it then it’s the right bass.
I’m currently on the fence about a custom bass from a German company called Sandberg. You can configure it how you want and they’ll build it in about 6 months for a bit over $2000 CDN.
Bottom line. Buy what you want, because we’re all going to die at some point
Sandberg is another good example of a company making (custom!) basses of really high quality for less money than Fenders of equivalent level.
If I were even going to buy a Fender style bass in that price range it is unlikely I would buy a Fender, but that’s primarily due to living in Japan. There’s a set of high end boutique manufacturers here that make Fender clones that are in the same $2k-$4k range as the MIA Fenders, but custom made and really high quality. Vellmor, Atelier Z, etc.
Also I know this is super obvious but if you can find one you like buy it used. That’s where the value lies. You can pick up practically mint stuff on Reverb at 20% off new list price.
Best advice ever. I feel like a failure if I have to buy new
I love the sound, get disappointed with the looks
Of Fenders? I actually really like some of their color choices, especially the pastels