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Fender Japan Marcus Miller Jazz bass binding

Hey guys, real simple quick question. I have an old MIJ marcus miller 4. Does anyone know if the binding on the neck is real or painted? The neck on them looks pretty much identical to the 75 RI MIJ fender jazzes with pearloid inlays that I've seen. Just something i've always wondered.