F5L vs F12

[bluegrassjack2]

Can someone tell me the difference between the F5L and the F12 Gibsons. I found a person who has both of them for sale. They were built in the early 70s.
He's asking $2000 for the F12 and $2500 for the F5L.
Appreciate any response.

[Tom C]

I believe the F-12 has the fretboard attached flush with the body. I'm sure they are other differences.

[Willie Poole]

If you buy one, take the F-5...I didn`t know they make an F-5L in the early 70`s..The 12`s don`t have as fancy inlays as the 5`s and the ones I remember had rosewood fingerboards but in the `70`s the 12 changed somewhat from the one I had in the 50`s...and they were dogs...just my opinion but thats what you asked for...Willie

[Greenmando]

The 70's were not the best of years for Gibson, or at least not for the buying public.

[bluegrassjack2]

Thanks to all, appreciate you thoughts.

[GTison]

I've seen F12's that sounded good. Several of them. I think I would buy the "L" they were made starting in the late 70's. but play them both you might be suprised.