P.S my electric guitar stopped working mid practice.. the plug is loose I have to fix it. 😢 Sad.
Oh dear, hope fixed soon, I also had some gear issues but guitars need some love so all good.
That happens to all of us and is SO common Serena! It is not a big deal, but I know it feels like it. Others can help more than I can.
The wire inside the input jack can break when the jack gets loose and starts spinning when you are plugged in. I bought a tool to tighten one of my input jacks while it was still working, but I broke the wire and started swearing. Sometimes techs replace the jack when I take mine in for it. Not a big deal for the pros or people mechanically inclined. Tomo has a tool that holds the jack so you can tighten the nut without it spinning- to keep from breaking the wire. Some people at GW bought them and might know how to use it correctly.
One of the best things about the Ibanez AZES31, (besides being affordable), is that the input jack you plug into is made of molded one-piece plastic. The jack stays tight. I wish all my guitars had that. Glad to have my acoustic for times like these.
You will be back in business before you know it. We're here rooting for you!
Kurt
Serena, I found a little brass tool made by String Swing called the "Guitar Jack & Ferrule Tool CC 18". It was really affordable, and makes life way easier. Worked like a charm on Old Sparky.
Don't worry Serena , this will be seal great , and the guitar will keep working great !
I have the tool that Kurt say , Linda have same tool ,too . something is losing , just tight will be okey :)
Jack the Gripper and String Swing are two tools for tightening guitar and other 1/4-inch input jacks.
Jack the Gripper made by Tomo's buddies at StewMac. Available at Amazon too. I just ordered one.
https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-electronics/jack-the-gripper/
I think Linda has the String Swing. This is what I was using (incorrectly apparently) when I broke the wire.
https://www.amazon.com/String-Swing-CC18-Guitar-Ferrule/dp/B003C0OX44?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Kurt