May I suggest that you contact Mudcat member Selby, who as artistic co-ordinator of the Windy Bottom Kazoo Ensemble, as recently been on a care and maintenance course for the instrument, and will be able to share his expertise in this field with you. Please do not rush into any hasty home-spun repairs without consulting an authority on this understimatedinstrument.

JMcS (Music Librarian, Windy Bottom Kazoo Ensemble)