Without getting too far off topic (there have been several great threads on the in-ears vs. wedges debate worth checking out), I'll throw it out there that I love my in-ears. I'm not a guitarist, so I can't speak to that specific issue, but as a keyboardist/drummer/bassist/vocalist I'm a huge fan. I think a lot of it comes down to the quality of your equipment, and the ability of your monitor tech (of course, if you're using an Aviom or similar system, the monitor tech is YOU!) Our guitarists put their amps in isolation boxes backstage (we're in a very small, reflective room anyways), and then we mic them back through the house/in-ear system. No complaints so far.
As far as the original question... I own a Shure PSM200 system (with custom molded earpieces that aren't Shures, though I used the Shures for several years). I've been using it every Sunday (plus lots of non-church gigs) for 4 years without a problem. It's priced the same as the A-T you mentioned in your post. I haven't used the A-T, but I would imagine its solid given my experiences with other A-T wireless gear.
One other system that might be worth checking out is the Galaxy Audio AS-1000. I've used that system several times at an area church... seems to be ok, I've always had great sound out of it. They run 8 different frequencies to the stage. Considerably less expensive than the Shure & A-T ($400 vs. $600).
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