BLACKSTAR - U-250 - Unity Bass U250 1x15" 250-watt Bass Combo Amp

Beef Up Your Blackstar Unity Bass Series Rig

Unity Pro Bass are the result of countless hours of technical research and benchmarking against the most iconic historic references.
Designed from the ground up by bass players, for bass players they are straight forward and powerful. The new Unity Pro Bass System's deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone, with rock solid bass, detailed dynamics and innovative features in a compact package from 30 Watts to 500 Watts. Blackstar's unique Response control allows the player to choose between the sound and feel of three classic power amp stages, shaping compression, natural drive and dynamics. Combined with three distinct preamp voicings and a 3-band semi-parametric EQ, Unity produces infinitely flexible bass tone and exceptional feel, whatever your playing style. The Unity 250ACT powered cabinet can be linked to any model in the line to add 250W or more of active power to your rig; taking you from the studio or rehearsal room to the gig with ease and portability. From the organic response of classic valve amps, to a transparent clean platform, Unity brings together the ultimate in bass tone.

Unity Bass Series Key Features:

Ultimate tonal flexibility - From valve inspired growl to high headroom clean
Unique Response control - 3 power amp stages to shape compression and feel
Drive section - 3 overdrives (Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz) with user-controllable blend
Compressor and effects - Chorus and Sub-Octave
Pro connectivity - balanced XLR, jack or USB are perfect for live, studio and home use
Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet - connect to any amp in the Unity Bass Series for 250W of extra power

Any Player, Any Sound

Straight forward and powerful, UNITY's deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone no matter what style you play.

Choose From 3 Voices

Offering Classic, Modern and Flat voicings, Unity Bass is perfect for any playing style.
Classic

Valve-inspired growl with Vintage EQ
Modern

High-headroom dynamics and advance EQ
Flat

Totally flat, clean and transparent

Unique Response Control

A unique response control with 3 power amp stages to shape compression and feel.
Linear

Powerful and articulate - let your playing do the talking
6L6

Compression and punch of 6L6 power valves
6550

Dynamics and headroom of high power 6550's

User Controlled Overdrive

3 different overdrives with user-controllable blend.
Overdrive

Smooth, open, harmonically-rich overdrive
Distortion

Balanced pedal-like distortion
Fuzz

In-your-face, full-on fuzz

Ultimate Flexibility

Enhance your sound with built in Chorus, Compressor and Octaver.

Pro Connectivity

UNITY Bass is perfect for the studio or stage with the balanced XLR, USB connectivity and more.

Extend your set up

The UNITY U250ACT 1x15" active cab adds 250 Watts of extra stage power to any UNITY combo.

Eminence Opus Speakers - Voiced for UNITY

Unity Pro Bass System features Eminence Opus speakers, designed and voiced in partnership with Eminence - the professional choice for bass players around the world.

Unity 250 Active Cabinet

Add 250 Watts of extra stage power to any UNITY Combo with the UNITY U250ACT 1x15" active cab.

250 Watts
Custom designed Eminence 15" Opus speaker
Independent volume control
Combined XLR + ¼" input allowing use with external preamps
Passive ¼" input for use as a standard extension cabinet
XLR Through to chain together multiple Unity active cabinets

Tech Specs:

Type: Powered Extension Cab
Configuration: 1 x 15" Custom Eminence Opus speaker
Power Handling: 250W
Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (line in), 1 x 1/4" (passive mode speaker input)
Outputs: 1 x XLR (thru)
Cabinet Type: Straight
Open/Closed Back: Closed
Manufacturer Part Number: BASSU250ACT
The Blackstar Unity Bass Series - built for tonal flexibility.