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Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          8 - 10 minutes

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  • Diaphragm
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Introduction

The diaphragm is essential for a working kazoo. If your kazoo is out of tune or not producing sound, you most likely have a damaged diaphragm.

A functional diaphragm provides the sound you want to produce. Eventually, some diaphragms will likely burst and rip after prolonged use. You most likely need a new diaphragm if you realize your kazoo is no longer producing sound.

Before using this guide, look down the middle of the kazoo to inspect your diaphragm for any tears or holes. This guide does not damage your kazoo in any way.

What you need

Step 1

              Diaphragm
  • Lay your kazoo down on a flat surface.

Lay your kazoo down on a flat surface.

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Step 2

  • Untwist the cap in the middle of the kazoo and set it to the side.

Untwist the cap in the middle of the kazoo and set it to the side.

Step 3

  • Take the damaged diaphragm out with your fingers.
  • If you can’t get the damaged diaphragm out with your fingers, turn the kazoo over and let the diaphragm fall out.

Take the damaged diaphragm out with your fingers.

If you can’t get the damaged diaphragm out with your fingers, turn the kazoo over and let the diaphragm fall out.

Step 4

  • Take a new diaphragm and place it back into the kazoo.
  • Twist the cap back on.
  • If you don’t have any kazoo diaphragms, use scissors to cut a plastic wrapper or baking paper to the size of the hole and use that instead.

Take a new diaphragm and place it back into the kazoo.

Twist the cap back on.

If you don’t have any kazoo diaphragms, use scissors to cut a plastic wrapper or baking paper to the size of the hole and use that instead.

Step 5

  • Take some paper towel and spray isopropyl alcohol on it to wipe off any dirt or dust.

Take some paper towel and spray isopropyl alcohol on it to wipe off any dirt or dust.

Step 6

  • Finally, let the kazoo dry off for 5 minutes, and it will sound new again. Happy playing!

Finally, let the kazoo dry off for 5 minutes, and it will sound new again. Happy playing!

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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