I don't mean to sound harsh, BUT where there is a will, there is a way....A luthier could probably fix ya up in a snap (and for justa few bux).....My suggestion: Get another job (or do extra odd jobz..)and get that axe smokin' again to itz previous glory daze.....V....(P.S. Check the 1/4" female jack on the guitar...Even if the connections look good, the ceramic separators could be kaput...)