Blackstar Unity Bass U120 120-Watt 1 x 12-inch Bass Combo Amp
The Unity Bass U120 is 120 watts through a 1 x 12-inch Eminence Opus speaker. The 12-inch driver and the power behind it are what let this one hold a rehearsal or a small stage rather than staying a practice amp, and it can be extended further with a powered cabinet.
- 120 watts, 1 x 12-inch Eminence Opus speaker.
- Three preamp voicings: Classic, Modern and Overdrive, covering valve grind through to high headroom clean.
- 3-band EQ with a semi parametric Mid knob for sound shaping that goes beyond fixed frequency controls.
- Compression and chorus effects built in for punch and depth.
- XLR and 1/4 inch line outputs with independent level control.
- -10dB pad to accommodate both active and passive instruments.
- MP3 and line input for practice sessions and a ground lift for eliminating unwanted noise.
- Integrated link for the Unity U250ACT powered cabinet, adding a further 250 watts to your rig.
The Blackstar Unity Bass U120 was built for tonal flexibility. Choose between three distinct preamp voicings, sculpt the result with a 3-band EQ, then add punch and depth with the onboard compression and chorus. It carries enough connectivity for live, studio and home use, and it can be expanded when the stage gets bigger.
What the 12-inch speaker changes
The U120 pairs 120 watts with a 1 x 12-inch Eminence Opus speaker. Compared with the 10-inch U60, the larger driver moves more air and reaches lower with more authority, which is what you want when a drummer is in the room. It is the version to choose if the amp has to work as a rehearsal or small gig amp rather than only a practice tool.
From valve grind to high headroom clean
It starts with three distinct preamp voicings: Classic, Modern and Overdrive. From there, a 3-band EQ with a semi parametric Mid knob gives real control over where the midrange sits, which is the part of a bass sound that decides whether you are heard in a band. Built in compression and chorus effects cover punch, depth and movement without a pedalboard.
Connectivity for stage and studio
- XLR and 1/4 inch line outputs with independent level control.
- A -10dB pad that accommodates both active and passive instruments.
- MP3 and line input for practice sessions.
- Ground lift for eliminating unwanted noise.
Room to expand
The U120 has an integrated link for Blackstar's Unity U250ACT powered cabinet, which adds an extra 250 watts of power to your rig. That turns a single combo into a two piece stage rig without changing your amp or relearning your settings.