[RustyNail]

Originally Posted by Tone deaf

Solution for jack on the front (helps on the side, too).

Wire cutter/stripper, soldering iron, solder, 5 minutes of your time and this:
Neutrik USA Inc Neutrik NP2RX-AU-SILENT Right Angle Gold Plated Silent Plug 1/4in Phone Connectors at Markertek.com

"Special version of 2 pole plug with integrated switch which automatically mutes (shorts) a guitar cable to avoid annoying pops and squeals when hot swapping guitards."