Weird question time: I'm about 135lbs, and a bit over-enthusiastic. If I jump about 2 feet in the air and land on this pedal, will it survive?

Dude, even if you weighed 531 lbs and did that - I don't think you're hurting a Boss. Maybe don't land on the knobs in that case though eh?

some reviews say this ships with no power adapter. is this true? you have to find one and buy it separately?

Not really that hard. Just search here for guitar pedal power supplies. 9V 2.1x5.5mm, center negative. Or buy a bunch of 9v batteries

Im new to pedals and would like to know if this comes by itself, if it does what cables do i need?

You'll just need one guitar cable from your guitar to the pedal, and a second guitar cable from the pedal to your amp. The pedal runs on a 9v battery, which is included.

Where is this pedal made?

Taiwan. It hasn't affected the quality of the pedal, or of the sound in any way. Still the best $50 distortion pedal.

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BOSS Distortion DS-1

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Brand
BOSS
Color
Orange Black
Item Weight
0.57 Grams
Product Dimensions
12.9L x 7.3W x
Style
Distortion

⚡Sharp, deep distortion

🎸Faithful pick nuance response

🔋9V battery powered with included battery

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Description

🎸 Unleash the classic distortion that shaped generations of guitar heroes!

POWER BOOST READY - Seamlessly doubles as a gain booster to elevate your stack amplifier.
TRUSTED WORLDWIDE - Over 4,000 glowing reviews and a top seller in guitar distortion pedals.
ICONIC VINTAGE TONE - Experience the legendary distortion sound that defined rock since 1978.
PLUG PLAY SIMPLICITY - Runs on included 9V battery or AC adapter for hassle-free setup.
PRECISION PICK DYNAMICS - Captures every subtle nuance of your playing for unmatched expressiveness.

The BOSS Distortion DS-1 is the original distortion pedal launched in 1978, delivering sharp, deep distortion with precise pick response. It remains a top choice globally for guitarists seeking classic tone and versatile gain boosting, powered by a 9V battery or AC adapter.

Specifications

ASIN	B0002KYY14
Amazon Bestseller	#1,347 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects
Amperage	20 Milliamps
Audio Output Effects	Distortion
Brand Name	BOSS
Color	Orange, Black
Controls Type	Push Button
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,153)
Hardware Interface	USB
Item Dimensions	10.2 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	12.9L x 7.3W x 5.9H cm
Item Weight	0.57 Grams
Manufacturer	BOSS(ボス)
Manufacturer Part Number	DS-1
Model Number	DS-1
Power Source	Ac Adapter
Signal Format	Analog
Style	Distortion
Voltage	9 Volts

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