Hey Denny,
I've gotten used to my stand and gear box on my right, simply because that works best at the place I play most. To my right is the wall, and my stuff hides away naturally on that side, especially hiding the wires. On my left is the door, people walking by, so that side wouldn't work well. Cool idea though - glancing at the music stand and glancing at your fretboard...
I sit also - nice high padded one with a back, and it also sits on a little platform I made - only 4 or 5 inches high but it's pretty effective - bottom line is that I am higher than the diners, and it "looks" like I'm "on stage" - this helps visually and mentally for me. I sit both because I play a long time - 3 to 4 hours, rarely take breaks, and again because it is NOT a concert, and sitting helps me blend in and not dominate their meal. But because I am "above" them, I can turn it on and get their attention with a song when that is appropriate.
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