Swedish Chamber Orchestra: Sébastian Dubé, double bass

Meet the musicians from the Swedish Chamber Orchestra - a series of personal portraits.
In this video we follow the solo bassist Sébastien Dubé behind the scenes, in life as well as in on stage.
Produced by Maria Brengesjö, Örebro Concert Hall
Film by Carl Johan Engberg, The Collectors
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[@lawrence18uk]

Hmm, a 5-string bass but with an upper extension as well - why is this? (and a cool scroll decoration as well of course 😅)

[@wizorke]

I think there's a high c string on it, not a low B. So the extension makes sense.