Kent Armstrong SLVD-1 R

Pickup features: single coil
Impedence or other specs: 4.9K

Model of guitar or bass: Danelectro 59DC reissue
Position: bridge
Pickup being replaced: Danelectro
Other pickups on guitar: Danelector
Artists using this pickup: Who cares!
You musical style(s): Pop, rock, blues,etc
Reason for pickup change: Bad balance between pickups, hum in all positions, wanting better tone.

Perceived output level: The pickupThe KA pickup is wound about 20% hoter than the original Dano this is about the increase in volume.
Tone: Trebly, as you'd expect.
Sonic evaluation: So far I have tried the pickup through my Mesa Boogie Mark 1, (clean side only).
This amp is very similar to a Fender amp in tone.
The guitar did sound brighter with the new pickup with both pickups on due to the increased output, but not in a shill.
I wouldn't say there is an enormous change in tone I say the pickup really improve the treble response of the guitar, the character of the Dano is still there, but with more volume, and clarity.

For which styles and positions is this pickup (un)suitable: What ever you want to use a Dano guitar for.

Comments: I'd better give a few facts regarding the original RI pickup, and the Kent Armstrong pickup.
Pickup resistance:
The stock reissue pickup measured 3.73K ohms with my Fluke 77 multimeter.
The Kent Armstrong pickup measures 4.99K ohms.
The mounting bracket of the Armstrong pickup is more sturdy, and gives the impression of greater quality.
I should also point out the Armstrong pickup comes with two metal plate springs on the mounting bracket. These have to be removed if it is to be fitted to a 59DC reissue guitar, (pity as it seems as if it would allow more range of pickup adjustment).
The original reissue pickups sit on a piece of sponge rubber, which sits on a piece of wood which seems to run from the bridge up to the neck socket, I don't know if this is how the original guitars were made. Just out of interest if you want to replace the bridge with something like a Bad Ass, as Jimmy Page did, then there does appear to be enough wood back there to do this.
My personal feelings are that if you own a Dano ri guitar, and you feel the rear pickup is lacking, this is a good pickup to put in the guitar.
If you want to use the guitar with both pickups on, but with out the hum this is also a good pickup to use.
In closing, this is a well made pickup, as I stated above I wouldn't expect mind blowing changes in tone, there are definate improvements to be had, and I feel you have to remember this guitar is a cheaply made student guitar (even the vintage models), so judging whether or not you want to spend as much as the cost of the guitar again on pickups is difficult.
My recommendation is to replace the bridge pickup for the reasons mentioned above.
I haven't included a rating, read the review, and see whats best for you.