monitor a guitar signal strength, then output a DC level?

[Jerson]

I'm sure this is best done in discrete analog. Doing what you want with a PIC and the way you want is going to be a tough one. But as Melanie said, you have to make that call.

[HankMcSpank]

I'm sure this is best done in discrete analog. Doing what you want with a PIC and the way you want is going to be a tough one. But as Melanie said, you have to make that call.

Ok, after sleeping on this...you're right (& there's little point asking for advice, if you're not going to heed it from those that know!).

Many thanks for taking time to respond.

rgds,
Hank.