On my Rickenbacker basses the lever dosn't reach the edge of the headstock when it's in the normal/E position, so it would be OK.
On my Jazz it's marginal.
I did, but the lever protrudes down past the nut position.
However, you could face the guitar the other way 'round on the hanger (no good if it's for display, though!).
I saw him with Jeff Beck on the There & Back tour (Simon Phillips on drums and Tony Hymas on keyboards). He was also on the first Michael Schenker Group album, which was a bit of a departure from hisjazz leanings (again with Simon Phillips).
I have to say that I like to go and see the kit, but will watch one of the guests if they're interesting.
I also like to pick up parts, oddments, and used stuff.
I've still not decided whether to go; it slightly depends upon whether & where I'm working at the time.
My only must-do is to remember to take my earplugs!
I've had one RB 5-string and the neck was completely wrong for me.
I'm now working on another, built from parts, and it is quite nice (I have to buy some pots and connect the electrics).