[sdiy] 1N4148 for 1N60?

[perpetual]

>     I am not absolutely sure here, but I believe that the 1n60 was
> germanium.  If that is the case, it will depend on the application.  A
> silicon diode (1n914/1n4148) have a voltage drop in the forward direction of
> about 0.6volts, and germanium diode drop about 0.2-0.3 volts.
> 
>     And, I just looked it up, the 1n60 is indeed a germanium part, so I
> would say that in general, you can probably not make the substitution, but
> again, it depends on how it is being used.  RatShack (*shudder*), used to
> carry 1n34's, you might be able to use these.

okay, just got back from a dual ratshack run, and while there was a tag
that said "germainum diodes" they had none.  i guess the other dude who
scrounges last minutes parts at the portland ratshacks must have been
out today ahead of me.

anyway, this is for a distortion pedal, so it's a good bet that the
germaniums are necessary and are key to the sound.  so i guess i have to
wait till tomarrow to pick my 1N34's from the "real" electro place.  

why is every parts store *not* open till 8pm?  

thanks for your help folks,
alex