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I received my first uke (Donner DUT-3, $70) in the mail today, the backing was cracked and the packaging brutally damaged, not to mention the stain on the uke itself was coming off on my fingers. I’m planning on returning it and getting a new uke. Should I buy it in store? Should I get a higher end uke? I want to buy a better one somewhere in the range of $100-$150 because I love the look of the nicer ukes and the sound on the donner was just not that nice.

I've been flirting with the idea of getting a ukulele for ages, always agonizing any time one would show up as the deal of the day on Musicians friend. Two weeks ago I was on the slickdeals website, and found a coupon for 44% off of an electric-acoustic ukulele on amazon called a "Sandona eUKC-141" The reviews seemed decent, even after checking for fakes, and there were even a few videos of people playing, so I bit. The coupon made a $75 uke $45, so why not? Fast forward a week and the uke arrives and... it's not bad! Seems to be really solidly built, no glaring problems, and I get it tuned and start learning. Problem though, is I realize the A-string won't sustain. It sounds really ponky, and I could feel two little bumps on the string near the sound hole. Figuring it might be frayed, and wanting to see what good strings sound like, I ordered a couple of sets. Dunlop and Eddie ball. In the meantime I keep practicing, and I'm enjoying it a lot. A few days later I have decided this is really fun, and my roommate has caught the stringed instrument bug, admitting he has always wanted a guitar. Since his birthday is close, I decide that we should go to a music store to see if there was anything worth looking at, and that I would pay up to 80 dollars if we found something reasonable. I also take the ukulele, wanting to see what someone more familiar with instruments thought, and also to test out the electronic pickup. I still hadn't written a review, and wanted to check everything out, but at the moment it was hovering at a 4-4.5 in my mind. Short story short, we leave the store with +1 guitar (Ibanez sgt120L for about $100) And me feeling -1 happy. The store owner was fairly impressed with the little Sandona, and said it felt very solid and playable, but when we tested it out on the amp... nothing. Totally dead. The next day I was able to very carefully pull the jack/sling button out and inspect it and the wires, and no luck. Best bet was that the undersaddle pickup is dead. So now that 4.5 is a 2 in my head. A decent instrument with faulty electrical components isn't what it was advertised to be. I contact Amazon, who is unable to get a hold of either the seller or the manufacturer, leaving me to simply return it to Amazon directly... and of course, with much nicer strings.
So, here I am deciding on a new ukulele. I'm having too much fun with it, and I need a ukulele-shaped box to send the Sandona back. I think I found a pretty good deal. From what I've heard, the $100-149 Ohana CK-10 is a pretty decent ukulele. On their site though, there is something called the "CK-KIT". It's an almost-finished Uke for $99, but on Alohacityukes.com they're selling them for $59 right now. Before I bit again though, I emailed Ohana with some questions: "I was just wanting to know if the CK-kit ukulele is an actual unfinished model CK-10, or if it's a unique model of its' own. Also, was wondering what would be recommended for finishing the wood, after staining. I was considering either "Howard Feed-n-wax" or a wiping varnish like "Minwax Tung Oil Finish." Thank you for your time!
Their response:
Hello Raine,
The Ohana CK-Kit is an actual unfinished CK-10. Applying a varnish like tung oil should give a nice protective finish to the instrument.
Thank you for writing us at Ohana!
[NAME REDACTED]
So that's where we are right now, I ordered the kit, and I'm actually going to use Formby's for the finish. Thanks for bearing with me as I rolled a ukulele review, a ukulele deal, and some woodworking advice all into one story. ^w^

Hi,
I've seen some tierlists but i thought we need a new one (I want to make one), feel free to copy paste and do your own in the comments. Myself have played several (not all classes over 1h in monsoon difficulty I'm looking at you merc and artificer).
You can find every item on this site: https://riskofrain.fandom.com/wiki/Item_(Risk_of_Rain_2))
S - Extremly good items, if you can 3d print them you always should.
A - Very good items, 3d print these if you are missing an aspect.
B - Good items
C - Situational items
D - Bad items
F - Trash items
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Lets start with White items, I will go top to bottom tier:
S class
Soldier's syringe, is good to get early and late, nothing really needs to be explained.
Bustling fungus, but ofcourse ONLY on engineer on everybody else it's F class (you should never stand still)
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A class
Tougher times, is not that good in early stages since you often need damage but S class late game.
Paul's goat hoof, movement is always good and with this you dont need to sprint to get high movementspeed.
Lens-Maker's glasses, I know that many puts it lower but it's a must have combo item with some green items.
Sticky bomb, good damage some aoe.
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B class
Energy drink, could as well be A class and is A class on some classes but there are so many times you don't sprint that i feel that Paul's goat hoof is better.
Armor piercing rounds, good item that gives damage when you need it the most.
Gasoline, some aoe damage but you need to go kill monster to get use for it (yes I know if you get 150 of them you can burn the whole map).
Crowbar, single target damage is always good.
Tri-tip dagger, some damage so it's still good.
Rusted Key, gives you more chests which equal more items, rarely I get enough items back for it to be good but occasionally you get a red item.
Backup magazine, so many will be mad that i put this so low especially since it goes well on everybody but engineer but I feel like your standard attack gets good so fast that you don't need to have 5 right clicks.
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C class
Stun grenade, stuns are good I might have put it higher if it wasn't for that you only get 5% and having tones of these just limits your damage or survivability
Personal shield generator, it gives to little shield.
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D class
War banner, I'm not hating on War banner but after the first 15 levels it is just to rare to see it.
Bundle of fireworks, sure it gives some damage when you open a chest but it is often not when you need it.
Cautious slug, doesn't help your fighting but atleast it gives hp when you run away.
Monster tooth, why do you have to run into the danger to get hp(?)
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F class
Medkit, way to little heal and not when you need it is ok on the first level and trash after that
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Green items:
S class
Kjaro's band, so much damage it helps my whole run if I can get these early
Leeching seed, the bread and butter of getting your hp back especially if you got some solider's syringes
Harvester's Scythe, if you have some lens-maker's glasses it shines much more than leeching seed
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A class
Hopoo Feather, ultimate item to doge every attack that is thrown at you.
Predatory Instincts, again shines more than soldier's syringes if you have some lens-maker's glasses, these will increase your damage by alot and your survivability (could aswell be S class but you dont need so many of them)
Will-o'-the-wisp, now we are talking about aoe damage, sure monsters have to die but they often proc chain reactions
AtG Missile Mk. 1, good single target damage but slow to reach its target
Infusion, some put these low since you dont kill enough monsters? But they are so good they make you survive more than one hit from fire, i always 3d print some if I they don't drop
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B class
Ukulele, good damage! But doesn't scale that good
Runald's Band, good damage and slow
Red Whip, good for taking the last chets before you go to the next level.
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C class
Berzerker's Pauldron, it procs reasonable often but you can't bet your money on it
Fuel Cell, for me this item always make me disappointed but it definetly have it uses.
Old War Stealthkit, have saved me a couple of times so it could be B class
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D class
Bandolier, it is actually ok when you have long cd like engis turrets but it is hard to get to them when you really need them
Rose Buckler, absolutely hate seeing this and the item below, sure some might say it has it uses but you can't have survivabilty only when sprinting.
Wax Quail, one is ok to get around faster but I would rather not see this item in a run.
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F class
Chronobauble, got 5 of these in a row in one run, no need to say but my run ended fast.
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Red items
S class
Ceremonial Dagger, broken item, best one in the game, you kill one monster and another one dies get 10 of these and you only have to kill one monster to kill every monster on the map.
Brilliant Behemoth - 60% more damage and aoe? Truly a good item
Dio's Best Friend - Who hasn't tried to tank a blazing stone titans laser, this one makes you do it better next time.
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A class:
Hardlight Afterburner, this could aswell be in b class since you only need 1 to feel complete, very good item that increases your survivabilty
57 Leaf Clover, luck is always something you want to have on your side.
Rejuvenation Rack - Everybody needs healing
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B class
Alien Head, could asweel be a class if you dont have a Hardlight Afterburner
Unstable Tesla Coil, good item in the beginning to proc some Will-o'-the-wisp
Happiest Mask, more meat that can take some hits for you, ok item at best.
N'Kuhana's Opinion, S class for engineer but an ok item for the rest
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C class
Soulbound Catalyst, so many other red item I want to see but these atleast does something for you
Sentient meat hook,
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D class
Brainstalks, rare to see it proc when you need it
Frost Relic, does this ever hit? Ok item for merc
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F class
Wake of Vultures - Can half your hp.
H3AD-5T v2 - This one has ended my run since you make doding with space so much slower. Is an ok item if you got some hopoo feather (or want to make a cool video when you are jumping from top of the map on a boss)
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Man this post got way longer than intended I can also see how coloured I am by not playing much merc / artificer. Still was fun making it, how about you, whats your tierlist?

02-15-12
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Questions	Answers
Are you a singing hobo or a stabbing hobo?	Shit, I try. My voice sounds like a nasally Bruce Springsteen.
I instantly clicked on this ama. I've always wanted to hop a train even if for only a relatively short distance, but would love to really travel and see the country.Where's your unexpectedly most favorite place you've visited? And, any tips for newbies/ first timers? Oh, and how do you feel about first timer-thrill seekers compared to encounters with other rail vets?Thanks in advance, I'm jealous.	Either Cheyenne, Wyoming or Macon, Georgia. I've heard nothing but "boring" about them both, but ended up having a great time in both places. Some friends and I actually got paid to herd goats for 2 weeks in Cheyenne. The lady also housed us up in a trailer next to the goats. It was a blast, definitely.Tips for newbies, huh? Well, I have a lot. But I'll stick to some of the most important.Do research. Find a rail atlas, find out some stuff about the nearby Railroad companies/yards, watch the trains for a few days. Understand the nuances behind the movements of trains. Safety first and all that jazz.It's not all fun and games. It's romantic, yes, but it's harsh. It's physically draining, all the time. I like to think that instead of paying rent, you're paying your dues to the elements instead. No landlords, just cold and rainy nights.Don't let the bottle consume you. It's easy to become disillusioned from too much boozin'.
As someone that works for a Class I RR and who sees reports of people losing life and limb somewhere on the rails on a weekly, if not daily basis... please stress how damn dangerous train-hopping is.I've seen reports of kids losing arms misjudging their hops. Hell, people jogging on tracks get hit when they are listening to their ipods. Trains do not stop quickly, and all the engineer can do is throw the brake, hold the horn, and hope they get out of the way.	Being on the tracks is not the same as getting on a completely still train in a yard. But yes, don't hop on the fly, unless you're willing to risk life and/or limb.
What do you keep in that red bandana tied to a stick, and why the clown makeup?	A dildo and baconlube. Cuz I'm a juggalo fo' lyfe, son. woop woop.
How far have you traveled train-hopping?	In total? Thousands upon thousands of miles. Probably enough to go from California to Maine a couple dozen times over.
Have you ever been caught? What happens then	Slap on the wrist or short stint in jail (commonwealths are stricter when it comes to these types of charges, it seems)
What was your worst day/night of being a hobo like, and how long do you plan on doing this?	Ah, it was in New York City. It was within my first year of hobodom. Basically, my girlfriend (a fellow hobo) at the time revealed to me that she loved heroin more than me. Turned out she had been doing that shit for months, and I had no clue. She then burnt my sleeping bag to a crisp when I went to the bathroom, pulled a knife out on me and threatened to cut off my dick when I slept, and finally kicked me out of our "sleep-spot" for the night. With no sleeping bag. In New York.She didn't remember anything the next day. I left her, and haven't talked to her since.On the road and off, man... Bitches be crazy.
Second try: How fulfilling would you say your life is? Do you ever have regrets you didn't settle down?	Sometimes. It's hard not to feel some kind of regret when you're being rained on at 3 o clock in the morning. I always chuckle at those moments later on, though.
Do you really use those secret symbols to communicate with other travelers? I remember a while back someone posted a big list of what they meant. Also, in your experience, how many people that you run into are mentally ill? Any problems with crime? What's the most fucked up thing you've experienced? Conversely, have there been any moments that stand out as a testament towards humanity? What's the nicest thing you've seen someone do for another person, either yourself or someone else? Thanks for the AMA, this is interesting!	Haha, no not anymore. Those symbols are from the 'bos of the past. They're still an integral part of the culture, though. You'll see kids with those symbols tattooed on them, or taggers that paint them.I've never met a mentally ill traveler, but plenty of "off" urbanites along the way. It happens. Two of my friends got raped by a guy when he invited them to stay at his place for the night. I think that was a particularly dark time of my life. I felt that no one could be trusted in this country, on the road or off. Whenever a person picks us up when we're hitch-hiking out of pure kindness. This one guy gave us a 300 mile ride, 200 dollars, and a 12 pack of PBR. "You boys, see, you boys are living the true american dream. I'm just stuck behind this here truck, in a crumbling marriage and two kids who hate me. See, I let my flame go out. Don't you two ever let that flame go out." - him in all of his southern charm. Beautiful person.
What technology do you have? Do you carry a laptop or use internet cafes etc.?	I used to just use cheapo pre-paid phones (trac-fones and the like), but now I have an iphone, and it's pretty fucking nifty. GPS is nice, and there's even a scanner app so you can listen to radio chatter in the train yards.I also use computers at libraries when I feel like the "pinch-zooming" has worn out its welcome.
How'd you afford an iPhone? Not being sarcastic or anything. Just, if you can afford an iPhone on a hobo salary I need to know your secrets and I don't mean the unwritten rule of the road type shit :P or railing people or getting railed.....	I rail people on the rails while I'm railing pills off the rails. The iphone itself is from a sibling who no longer wanted it, and I pay for the plan by busking (playing music on the sidewalk with my case open, hoping that people will drop their leftover singles into it). I play some of my own stuff, but when it comes to covers? Beirut, Eddie Vedder, Folk punk, celtic folk, and some Beatles thrown in (people love hearing the beatles being played on a uke).
How many countries? Favourite country? Nicest country? How hard is it to travel via freight? What lead to you doing what you're doing now? How were you introduced to the idea of travelling the world through freight and hitch-hiking?	3. Germany. Mexico (for me, anyway. There's something to be said about solidarity in poverty)Not hard at all.I become complacent in a life of worldly possessions. Don't get me wrong, things are nice. But living just to possess more things than before just wasn't my thing. Folk music, literature, and, weirdly enough, the jrpgs from my youth. Dorky as shit? Yeah.
What sorts of trains do you hop? What happens if you get caught? Anything related to legalities/problems/consequences involved with train hopping? Do you do this for a living or just to travel? If just to travel, what do you do for a living?	Intermodal, usually. Though I ride GM for the sweet summer gondola rides. Anything ranging from a slap on the wrist to a night in the cell. The consequences are not what they would appear to be. Truth is, people love traveling kids. Both, really. I play music for whatever money I may need. I might settle down sometime in life, but I'm nowhere close to ready yet.
Traveling kids? "kids" as in inexperienced people are "kids" as in 20 and under? Is trainhopping dangerous? As in, physically? Like is there sexism, homophobia, etc. Would a gay guy get worse punishment/treatment than a 'normal guy', things of that nature. When you say you play music, you mean you're a street performer or something else? Not trying to be judgmental here, just trying to clarify. Any advice for anyone wanting to start trainhopping? Is there a culture or community or anything like that? Do you have a permanent address? If not, how to you handle bills, mail, etc.? Thank you for doing this AMA.	Kids is just a cultural term. It could mean from age 16 to age 40. Haha. It is, in terms of the trains. They're literally monsters. Just be smart about it. And nope, most kids on the road are actually (self-labeled, sometimes) radicals, philosophers, and artsy types. Being gay will have no impact on the road, and it's something I love about the culture. I'm Bi, myself. Street performer, aye. I hate to do this, but here it goes: (squat the planet is a great website for beginners and vets alike.)[http://squattheplanet.com/] try not to blow up the site too bad :P I don't have bills because of my lifestyle. Crazy, huh? For other types of mail, I generally use a post office. They can hold onto it for you. You're definitely welcome. Be safe!
Sorry for a few more questions concerning your answer. How to use a post office if you don't have an address? You mean a PO Box? Sorry, a bit confused here. Would you say there were any advantages/disadvantages to hopping by yourself as opposed to with a friend/partner? Are most hobos "Down on their luck" or just normal guys? How often are people thrown out of a train (literally)? What's a good way to tell if a bull is going to decent to you or murder you (before getting on the train)?	Sorry, I should have been more clear. If someone needs to send me something, they'll tell me. I'll give them a friend's address in whatever state, then I'll go there specifically to pick it up. Advantages to solo-hopping: Solo is ninja. It also allows you to sit and just reflect. Advantages to hopping in a group: No loneliness. Ain't no party like a train party, I'll tell you what. Most hobos are just "normal" people. Geeks, nerds, artists, and punks. Just longing for something different, is all. Believe it or not, half of what we all talk about includes Pokemon and/or Magic: The Gathering in some shape or form. Pretty much never. Bulls can't/don't kill you anymore, haha. I've gotten a bit of a bruising from a bull, but that's because I was a forty into it and decided to call him "robo-pig, hog-king of the porkcops". I have no idea why.
Is it hard for a hobo to get laid?	Sometimes. A lot of "housie" girls find the whole traveling thing to be "exotic" or whatever, though. Sometimes I'll wake up in a 2 story house wondering "what is this? I don't even..."
how are you on reddit?	In 2012, the internet is literally everywhere here in the U.S. I can post to facebook via my phone when I'm on a train half the time. Being a hobo now is not exactly the same as it was a century ago.
Since you've been doing this for 5 years, which at 23 is no small chunk of your life, do you think it will be difficult to get back into the "real world" once you decide that this lifestyle is no longer for you?	Yeah, but not by any of my own faults. Just all of the huge gaps in employment on my resume will probably hurt more than anything else.
Do you have a shotgun?	Nah, I prefer the classic six-shooter. Railroad Bill and all that. Seriously, though; great movie.
Are most companies on the lookout against (hop-ons?)[http://www.getyourfilmfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/staircar1.jpeg]	I love you so much.
If you have an Iphone, surely you've taken some cool pictures... Do you have any? Can you upload them? I'd love to see some pictures of what a day is like for a train hopper! thanks for the AMA!	I'll up some in a bit, definitely.
How old are you, and how long have you been doing this?	23, 5 years. Still young.
What do you travel with? like everything you carry with you.	Pack, clothes, winter clothes, books, first-aid, water purifier, knives, tarp, cooking shit, seasonings, music, ukulele, ukulele tuner, atlas, "music journal", sleeping bag, pocket-pussy, hey arnold! the movie...
First of all, i applaude your bravery in doing this. I have a few questions: How would you define hobo as a subculture? (in terms of rules, lingo, culture, code, etc.) On a scale from 1 to 10, how stressed would you say you are on a daily basis? Do you often feel endangered or threatened in certain cities while sleeping at night? Would you say some cities are safer and generally more hobo-friendly? Do you usually travel alone, or with a group? Do you often go hungry, or are you usually well-fed?	It's honor-based, yet very accepting. It's like mad max meets cowboys and vikings. But everyone has sex with each other and compares notes on Watchmen and shit. My shoulders and legs do most of the stressing. Yeah, definitely. There are some cities that absolutely hate train kids, especially in different situations. Like right now, I bet Oakland, CA just hauls them off by the truck load. I do a lot of both. I'm fed better on the road than at home. People can be amazing.

edit1: sorry this is taking so long, first time, and hobo's like bullet points
edit2: So i'm not sure why the original post was deleted, but i closed the tab accidentally, so it's all lost in the tubes. should we delete this as well?