#meshuggah

I don't think I properly understand what basses Meshuggah use and how they are able to play in such low tuning. Are they using special made basses for lower tunings? Considering they're able to have their bass tuned to, f.e. on Straws Pulled at Random, F-A#-D#-G#, this must be the case right...

Hey! As an young aspiring bassist who's weak for crunchy, metallic, warm bass tones, I'm asking the trustworthy platform of TalkBass for some hints and tricks. I don't have much crazy gear, but I'm willing to go spend some bucks getting what is needed to achieve what I really want. I'm a heavy...