Bell-like can refer to a number of things , but more times than not it refers to high end and midrange . If you hear a bell being hit ( especially the bigger ones ), you can break it down into three parts . The strike , the body , and the decay . The strike represents the high end , and is the “ snap ” of the sound , while the body represents the midrange , and the decay is how long it takes until it dies out . Bells have a clangier characteristic ( obviously ), and many British amps such as Hiwatts and Voxes are known for having a bell like tone . This means that the midrange has a good bit of muscle and presence ( or clang ) without overpowering the high-end . To hear a good bell like tone , plug a Colorsound Power Boost into a Hiwatt with a Strat or Tele .
Ice pick or “ ice pick highs ” usually refers to something with excessive treble or high end . Fender amps are the main perpetrators of “ ice pick highs ” among many players , who complain amps like the Twin Reverb or Hot Rod Deluxe . You will also find guitar players complaining about certain pickups or occasionally pedals that are ice picky . However , 95 percent of the time , when somebody says ice pick they are usually referring to the exaggerated high end of a Fender amp ’ s response .
BELL-LIKE :
Bell-like can refer to a number of things , but more times than not it refers to high end and midrange . If you hear a bell being hit ( especially the bigger ones ), you can break it down into three parts . The strike , the body , and the decay . The strike represents the high end , and is the “ snap ” of the sound , while the body represents the midrange , and the decay is how long it takes until it dies out . Bells have a clangier characteristic ( obviously ), and many British amps such as Hiwatts and Voxes are known for having a bell like tone . This means that the midrange has a good bit of muscle and presence ( or clang ) without overpowering the high-end . To hear a good bell like tone , plug a Colorsound Power Boost into a Hiwatt with a Strat or Tele .
ICE PICK :
Ice pick or “ ice pick highs ” usually refers to something with excessive treble or high end . Fender amps are the main perpetrators of “ ice pick highs ” among many players , who complain amps like the Twin Reverb or Hot Rod Deluxe . You will also find guitar players complaining about certain pickups or occasionally pedals that are ice picky . However , 95 percent of the time , when somebody says ice pick they are usually referring to the exaggerated high end of a Fender amp ’ s response .