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First verify that OTHER guitars work flawlessly with the same cable and amp.
This is the season of low humidity and static discharges. These are usually reduced by raising humidity to 40% or greater.
Static develops from certain clothing and shoes rubbing and can discharge through the guitar cable as it builds up. If you can shuffle your feet and cause more static, then get some "Staticide" spray to spray on the floor where you perform.
I would NOT modify your guitar due to the value of it unless you find a broken ground wire someplace.
This is likely a setup problem and since this is a high value guitar, you are best to take it to a competent shop for adjustment... It should cost very little to make it right. If the strings are old, you MIGHT want to try a new set first.
LIKELY this is a TYPICAL poor connection at the jack. It is not uncommon to have slight noise IF the plug moves as you shake it.
AS A test, restrain the plug so it can't move.
Another source is a FAILING instrument cable. Get ones with GOLD plated ends as they are less prone to oxidation.
ONLY open the guitar after you have exonerated the cable. The jacks do wear, but more commponly the cable is at fault. The connections inside are USUALLY solid and NOT a problem.
If you can access the jack, you could increase the spring tension.
First though, see if moving the plug where it plugs in creates noise.
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