Copper Clad fuzz diode orientation

[Ale_jellybelly]

I built a Copper Clad fuzz and I have to say I'm a bit underwhelmed by the sound, not very "fuzzy"
I'm thinking maybe I installed the germanium diode in the wrong way:

I thought the blue line was the cathode but reading a bit (like here: https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/in34na-cathode.15306/#post-177075), it seems like the little germanium pellet on the other side is the cathode?

 

[Robert]

I can't keep up with the orientation of the various germanium diodes so I just check them with a DMM each time.

 

[Ale_jellybelly]

I can't keep up with the orientation of the various germanium diodes so I just check them with a DMM each time.

It's desoldering time!

Edit: actually I managed to test it while still soldered and yeah, the cathode is on the other side. Now it's really desoldering time!

 

[darwin999]

Russian diodes are typically marked the reverse of Western diodes, so @Robert is right - always test them.
At least it's a quick fix!