Musicman Stingrays have the profile and do sound great, but I've always thought they've sold as many basses to those thought they sounded good to those who love the headstock 3+1 and teardrop pickguard look. I've recorded and gigged with loads, pre ernie balls, 20th anniversarys, 2 bands 3 bands and...
G+Ls blow them out the water every time!
I've owned an ASAT for the last ten years and it's the only bass I play. I know she weighs a ton and the balance isn't great but she sounds so good! With Stingrays you can hear the battery, especially the 3 bands which drive me nuts. You can plug this bass into anything and get a good sound, great for those gigs where you have to use the house rig or go straight into the desk.
But you guys can stick to your Rays, gets me more work!
I have this cab and it says 240 watts on the back. Great cab but too heavy for me now. Served me very well over the 12 years I've been gigging it.