In addition to performing and teaching, Mr. Baer is a design consultant with the Meinl-Weston instrument manufacturer.
He is endorsed by Meinl, Yamaha, Czarcie Kopyto Pedals, Lime Ears In Ear Systems, Balbex Drumsticks, Red Case Drum Cases and Hesu Cables.
It manufactures some 60,000 musical instruments every year under the Buffet Crampon, Besson, B&S, Antoine Courtois, Hans Hoyer, J. Keilwerth, Meinl Weston, Scherzer and W. Schreiber brands.
It is one of the "big four" manufacturers of cymbals along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.