A couple rules of thumb-
-punk usually uses lots of mids
-use a healthy amount of gain or whatever the amp calls it. Not enough to do metal, but for most punk you won't want a very clean signal.
-I find the bridge pickup is often the best for punk, although both pups together is also good.
-work on your technique. That will have as much of an influence on your sound as the tonal settings.
-for volume, loud. :)
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-A.H.
-A.H.